Community Chiefs set for the new season

By Mark Stevens
17/9/19

Community Chiefs will have a new look to their team ahead of the 2019/20 season.

With former Community Development Manager Andrew Dudley having moved on during the summer, Aron Struminski has stepped up from his role as a development coach to take on the department’s lead role.

Aron, who has been with the club since 2014, will be assisted by Richard Bright, while new additions to the coaching team are Tom Steer and Dom Thorne.

Completing the five-strong team will be Gareth Williams, who will continue to take on the role of HITZ Officer for the club.

Aron – who has represented Poland at international rugby – said: “Taking on the role of Development Manager is a huge honour for me. Having worked for a number of years within the department, I know how important it is for us to spread the word of the Chiefs across the local community.

“The work we carry out as a department has a huge effect in helping not only introduce rugby to a lot of people, but it’s also helping to make a big difference in other areas such as confidence-building, healthy living and education.

“This past year in particular has seen some real success stories with programmes like Project Rugby, Tackling Health and, of course, the HITZ Project. At the same time, we’ve worked with hundreds and hundreds of youngsters through our Super Saturdays on match-days and our Train Like A Chief camps around the region.

“Already the calendar for next year is filling up fast with all sorts of things planned, so we’re expecting another hectic, yet fun-filled, diary.”