Fylde RFC man takes up community coaching position

Fylde Rugby Community Foundation has announced the appointment of Phill Mills as head of community coaching.
Fylde RFC's Phill MillsFylde RFC's Phill Mills
Fylde RFC's Phill Mills

Working in partnership with the Community Group, Mills will be tasked with leading the coaching delivery of the Foundation.

His role includes making sure the organisation’s motto of ‘Rugby For All’ is at the heart of everything they do.

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Mills, who plays for Fylde Rugby’s first XV and has represented England Counties, comes into the role with a wealth of coaching experience.

Following his Sports Coaching degree at the University of Central Lancashire, he started his journey at Preston Grasshoppers RFC before setting up a tag rugby coaching business.

He recently worked as a community coach for the Rugby Football Union and is looking forward to his new role.

Mills said: “I’m excited to get going. I’m passionate about coaching and helping to grow school sports.

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“I’m really looking forward to seeing what we can achieve at Fylde Rugby Community Foundation.

“The trustees are really keen to push it forward and use their abilities to champion the ‘Rugby For All’ motto.

“The work the community group do with vulnerable people, as well the camps and helping clubs sustain their community departments, is really inspiring and great to now be a part of.”

Chairman of Fylde Rugby Community Foundation, David Craven, added: “We are very much looking forward to delivering the Foundation’s programmes and in Phill we believe we have the right person to lead this.”

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