Pewsey Vale
Pewsey
Vale
RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
P
ewsey Vale RFC enjoyed a season to remember last time around as they were
crowned league champions. We caught up with their Director of Rugby/Head Coach
Mick Haynes to find out more about how the club is getting along ahead of the new
campaign.
Involvement
He told us, “I joined the club in July
2005 having arrived from Germany.
Moving about with the Army I have
always looked to join a local rugby club
in the area I am posted to and by chance I
was allocated a quarter in Pewsey.
As a qualified coach and referee I
didn’t want to upset anyone, but far from
doing that I was welcomed with open
arms by players and committee alike.
The club is in essence its players and
from the start their character has always
been tremendously friendly, inclusive
and having plenty of heart even when up
against it. Over the years we have built
on that character which has enabled us to
take the rough with the smooth.”
The Role
“My job is to deliver well organised
training and a schedule of games so that
we play good rugby on a regular basis
and in doing so to meet the aspirations
of the players both collectively and
individually.
The most challenging (irritating)
aspect is marshalling the players, for all
the modern means of communication
and social media the youngsters still need
chasing for a reply. The most rewarding
is their application on the pitch, and the
overwhelming sense they play for each
other.”
Present
“The mood is buoyant and we are
very much looking forward to the coming
season and playing again at level 8 in
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