RFL Women’s Leadership & Performance programme

The 2022 – 2023 Cohort of the RFL Women’s Leadership & Performance programme held the first of their four in person workshops at the new home of the governing body at the 
Etihad Campus. 

The programme is led by Jenny Coe, Coach Developer and current West Ham United Head of Performance & Well-being, supported by Phil Jones Talent Inclusion Manager and Stuart Barrow RFL Head of Pathways (Female) , alongside the in-person workshops, there are monthly online Communities of Practice and 1to1 support of coaching practice.

Workshop one included opportunity for the coaches to share their journey so far as well as aspirations for the future, alongside developing a deeper understanding of self and even a chance for some juggling!

Phil Jones “ What a brilliant day, the journeys all these coaches have already been on are both challenging and inspiring. As a group I can already feel the support network they are starting to create for each other and their open minds to explore new ideas and willingness to learn. I know that members of this cohort will go onto coach in performance environments and influence Rugby League positively on supporting and developing Women coaches

2022 – 2023 Cohort

CJ Adams-Richardson (Hull KR/Army)

Amy Boardman (Bradford Bulls)

Rosie Cairns (Elmbridge Eagles)

Kara Colvin (Halifax Panthers)

Alice Fisher (Bradford Bulls/RAF)

Kirsty Duffield (Methley Warriors)

Cath Lee (Pilkington Recs)

Kirsty Mills (Farnley Falcons)

Charlie Mundy (Cardiff Blue Dragons/Cardiff Demons)

Ruth Parker (Barrow Raiders)

Lorien Pettit (Hull FC)

Heather Robinson (Salford Red Devils/Wigan Warriors)