Rugby Club Issue 53 | Page 13

old elthamians There has to be that environment where players want to turn up to training, work hard and get things right. We’re very lucky to have some top players, coaches and facilities but at the end of the day it’s important to have every one enjoying what we are doing. As long as we can retain a sense of direction and enjoyment, then I believe that we’ll continue to progress. Of course, over the coming years we want to be winning matches and working through the leagues but we can only control the controllables. As long as we have the right processes in place, off the field as well as on it, then we’ll be happy.” Whilst the on the field achievements of Old Elthamians are nothing short of astounding, the fact that they have done it whilst retaining the traditional values that make the game of Rugby so unique makes this a truly special example of how to run a successful club. With the ambition running through the club at present, there promises to be plenty more success for their followers to celebrate in the coming years. www.pitchero.com/clubs/oldelthamians - Twitter : @ElthamiansRFC www.sportip.biz 13