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Coaches

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Robert Sidoli

Rugby Manager

Head of the rugby programme at Newport High School.
Qualified teacher of Key Stage 4 PE, Key Stage 5 level 3 Sport and Level 3 Be-spoke Welsh Baccalaureate.
Professional rugby player for 16 years: -
Wales 42 Caps (2002 - 2007)
Newport Gwent Dragons (2009 - 2014)
Bristol (2008 - 2009)
Cardiff Blues (2004 - 2008)
Celtic Warriors (2003 - 2004)
Pontypridd (1999 - 2003)
Merthyr (1998 - 1999)
WRU Coaching awards: Level 1, 2, 3 & 4
Coaching experience: Wales U16, Dragons U18 & Pontypridd RFC

 

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Jack LittleJohns

Strength and Conditioning Coach


Manages Physical development programs at Newport High rugby academy and
Dragons u18 regional teams.
Playing career: -
Newport High rugby academy 2017-19
Cardiff Metropolitan University 2019-2022
WRU Coaching awards: Level 1 & 2
Coaching experience: Dragon regional U16's and U18's, Cardiff Metropolitan University

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James Leadbeater

Backs Coach


Supply teacher at Newport High School.
Semi-professional player with Crosskeys RFC - scrum half.
Playing career: -
Wales U20
Newport Gwent Dragons
Newport RFC
WRU Coaching awards: Level 1, 2 & 3
Strength and Conditioning: Level 1
Coaching experience: Junior Academy

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Adam Staniforth

Backs Coach


Head of Physical Education at Newport High School teacher
Head of Thrive faculty
Ex Outside Half for Exeter Chiefs
Coach for School of kicking coach with Dave Alred
WRU Coaching Level 1&2