County Teams
Player Development
The Team Middlesex remit is to:
- Ensure that there is in place a quality and fully transparent identification, playing, training and skill development programme supported by the very best coaching for all players (men, women, girls and boys) representing the County
- Engage fully with all clubs, schools and universities to maintain and develop the player pathway(s) to enable players to perform to their fullest possible potential and to the highest level of their aspirations, skill and experience
- Provide players, coaches and volunteers with a fulfilling and enjoyable experience during their time with Team Middlesex and uphold the spirit and values of the game
- Ensure that the Playing Budget is adequate and controlled
All Middlesex coaches and managers have an opportunity to develop within Team Middlesex and are expected to discuss their development with relevant leaders.
Player Development Management Team
| Director of Team Middlesex | Mark Coles |
| Manager of Male player Pathway | Bob Lawless |
| Manager of Rugby for Girls and Boys | Jok Dunbar |
| Senior Men Head Coach | Jerry Hedigan |
| Senior Men Team Manager | Steve Partridge |
| Senior Women Head Coach | Jake Wagner |
| Senior Women Team Manager | Dan Nevison |
| U20 Men Head Coach | Richard Hicks |
| U20 Men Team Manager | Kevin Thomas |
| U18 Girls | Chris Mason |
| U16 Girls | Chris Grilli |
| U18 Boys | Mark Gardiner |
| U17 Boys | Mark Gardiner |
| University Liaison | Andy Cunningham |
| Physiotherapists | Morgan Beale, Ellie Pritchard, Rachel Hill, Jack Casebourne |
Guiding Principles of Team Middlesex
- Programmes are open to anyone regardless of club/school/university at- decisions are made solely on merit- be it attitude, commitment and/or playing ability.
- ‘Poaching’/’tapping up’ players though County sessions will not be tolerated.
- Experience is important- we want players/coaches to leave our programmes as better people and players/coaches than when they arrive.
Further Information
For further information about playing representative rugby for Middlesex or joining our coaching programme, please contact Mark Coles.
