JOB TITLE
Rugby League Development Officer
JOB ROLE
Coach Rugby League in primary schools promoting our Rhinos taster sessions for community clubs. Also support with running our high school rugby tournaments and other competitions across the city that help to increase participation and give more youngsters the chance to play rugby league at a competitive level.
SPORTING BACKGROUND
I started playing Rugby when I was 10 and moved into coaching at Leeds Beckett University during my time studying. Graduated with a BSc in Sports Studies in 2020 and I am now studying a MSc in Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett too. Started with Leeds Rhinos Foundation in early 2022, after moving over from the Wakefield Trinity Foundation. I am also currently the 2nd team Head Coach at Leeds Beckett University and Assistant Coach with Wakefield Trinity Scholarship.
ROLE MODEL
Rob Burrow, as I thought he was amazing as a player growing up. I remember watching him against New Zealand when I was younger and going toe to toe with their biggest players, and I’ve admired him as a player ever since. Then the way he’s gone tackling his MND Diagnosis has really shown his strength as a person and I believe it is something to look up to.
BEST SPORTING MOMENT
Playing in the University National BUCS Final with Leeds Beckett.