John is a former player with Sale Sharks, Harrogate R.F.C., Wharfedale R.F.C. and over the past two seasons has been associated with Darlington Mowden Park R.F.C., both as a player and Assistant 1ST XV Coach.

John has been a Community Rugby Coach in the Middlesbrough area for a number of years, which has proved to be a highly successful, whereby local players are introduced to senior rugby, gain experience at 1ST XV level and then progress to play in the professional ranks.

He is currently about to begin his Level 3 Coach qualification this year and is a qualified Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coach.

His new role is all about developing the Darlington Mowden Park R.F.C. community programmes and building club/school links (player pathways). Internally, the role will entail helping to integrate these programmes into the mini sections, junior sections and ultimately through the whole of the club.

John is looking forward to meeting and working with all of young, talented players we undoubtedly have at the club and assisting them in their rugby progression on to higher levels.