Ely Tigers are delighted to announce the appointment of Des Lloyd as Senior Head Coach.
Des joins us from Watton RFC, where he held the position of DOR/Head Coach for 7 years. In that time, he re-energised the club, helping to re-introduce a second team and securing 2 promotions for the 1st XV. Prior to that he had also held the role of Head Coach at Swaffham RFC.
No stranger to the types of needs a grass roots organisation like Ely requires, Des has shown a willingness to contribute to all areas of the running of a club, having held a multitude of committee and coaching positions during his development. Des holds a level 2 RFU coaching qualification, as well as a level 4 sports masseuse and taping qualification. He is also a trained pitch side medic and mental health first aider.
He also comes to the club with the seal of approval from our new Club President, and previous Head Coach, Buzz Coulson. We were always keen for Buzz to be a part of the process and having sat down with Des at the club last month, he made it clear he felt he would be a good fit within the Tigers Family.
We are very happy to confirm Tim Mills will continue to be a part of the coaching setup, assisting Des in the role of defence coach. We will also be looking at other avenues to help assist Des, with the hope of future appointments to come.
Des had this to say on his appointment: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to join Ely Rugby Club. I enjoyed plenty of years playing against Ely back when I was growing up, playing for Swaffham. I have always been impressed with the set up that Ely has, starting with the Mini’s, all the way up to Seniors. I love the fact it has the family feel and that I’m able to join that family is something I’m looking forward to”.
New Club Chair Andy Gunbie added: “At the AGM we announced the appointment of Des Lloyd as the new first team coach. Des comes with an impressive CV, and has held many positions in his previous clubs over the years. Des is a qualified pitch side medic and physio, and we are looking at the potential for Des to run some ‘bookable’ physio sessions for club members and players. Welcome to the team Des, I’m looking forward to working with you in the years ahead”.
Press Release from Ely Tigers RFC.
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