Following a recruitment process, Eccles RFC are pleased to confirm the appointment of William Bird as Women's Head Coach.
Will, who is embarking on a PhD in Sport Science at Manchester Metropolitan University having completed his MsC in Performance Coaching, joins the club with an impressive pedigree having previously coached at Hartpury College, Stafford RUFC and Cirencester RFC, and was until this summer Head of Performance Rugby at the Royal Agricultural University and Performance Rugby Coach for Hartpury University Women, Gloucestershire.
The Eccles Ladies will be celebrating their 30th anniversary next year and the club are looking forward to supporting Will with his plans to develop the potential of the squad and regain the higher levels of performance required to achieve a resurgence of the team.
Speaking about his appointment Will said “The second I walked onto the club grounds I felt like I belonged, after meeting the women and members of the club I had a feeling something big is building here and I wanted to be a part of that. Everyone here wants the very best for every single individual and I can see already the quality of coaching and the facilities available is a great foundation to take us to the next level. I feel this next chapter here is part of a much bigger picture and a great opportunity to impact the community and build an environment that people want to be part of. I am in no doubt that the Eccles women’s side will achieve big things, we know where we want to be and we will stop at nothing to get there. Any players here now or arriving in the future will experience an environment that can truly get the best out of them as a rugby player and as a person”.
If you are interested to know more about the Eccles women’s squad, our facilities and the playing experience we can offer please call Will Bird on 07752226517
