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1st XV Head Coach Howe of Fife RFC are looking to appoint a new Head Coach. We have a young, predominately locally produced squad. Our aim is to continue to encourage young and promising players of all abilities to enhance their skills and their enjoyment of a team sport. Please read the attached pdf about the club ‘Our Aim Growing the Game’. Key requirements • Recognised Rugby coaching qualification, or evidence of working towards one. Key criteria will focus on enthusiasm, people skills, care about your players, and honesty as a coach, be engaging, personable and reliable. • Preferable coaching experience with a senior men’s team in a lead or assistant coaching role. • As Head Coach, the club would encourage and support the attendance of SRU CPD courses aligned with the technical blueprint to enhance coach development. Key responsibilities • Planning, delivering and reviewing training sessions on a weekly basis, including individual and team development areas. • Aligning training sessions with a season plan, player availability ,and chosen game plan. • Oversee 1st XV selection. • Oversee match day responsibilities with the team and support staff. • Communicate and engage with the wider club. • Uphold the values of the senior men’s section and drive a positive culture. Key attributes • Positive leadership and motivational skills. Be a great role model. • Excellent communication skills with players, club coaches and rugby committee. • Adaptable - With limited training space, particularly in the winter, training sessions may have to be adapted according to the shared training space available. • Availability. The role requires the coach to be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6.30pm and 9pm and all match day weekends. The head coach is also part of the rugby committee who meet once every 6 weeks on a non-training night. How to Apply: Please e-mail your CV and covering letter to The President, Howe of Fife RFC [email protected] HOWE OF FIFE RUGBY CLUB - 2018/19 SEASON PROSPECTUS - OUR AIM GROWING THE GAME I first started playing for the Howe when the Ladies team was still very much just a ‘keep fit’ session for the I have a lot to thank the Howe for. Firstly, giving my Dad a game. Because mums of the S3s who were training at the same time. To it was down cheering him on at Duffus, I got my first taste of rugby. I used have been part of its growth to where it is now, is a huge to love watching Dad and wanted to be just like him. It kick started my honour, I am so proud of all the girls in National 1. fascination for the game. The Howe Harlequins was my first experience of Looking back on my time at Howe, although our teams had some incredible playing senior level rugby, I am very grateful that I have seasons and won lots of games, it was the fun I had, and the great friends been involved in such a friendly, open and dedicated I made that stand out as a highlight. 10 years later myself, Chris Fusaro, team. It is fantastic to see the club introducing U18, U15 Steve Wilson, Chris Mason, Robbie Williamson and Stewart Lathangie are and U12 teams. So often there is nowhere for girls to go still as thick as thieves, any time we get together it’s like nothing’s changed. after minis, so it can be easy to lose interest in the game. For any young person the Howe offers today what we all experienced. The Howe Harlequins offer training for players of all abilities, chance to excel and enjoy rugby in the company of friends. and welcome anyone regardless of their experience or The Howe has always been full of fantastic people who put the interests of skill. Joining a team is a great way of finding friends, the club before their own. Something unique in today’s world. especially if you are new to the area, and the Howe is a brilliant team to join. Although no longer playing for It doesn’t matter how long it’s been. Whenever you head back its’ great to Howe, I am welcomed to training as if I have never been I n s p I r I n g see all the same faces welcoming you with a smile. J o I n away, whenever I’m home, and that is testament to the t h e n e x t The Howe of Fife will always hold a very special place in my heart. nature of this club. t h e Q U e st F o r g e n e r at I o n pete horne nicola howat e xC e LL e n C e Image courtesy of Rugby People -2- -3- RO L L o F h o n o U r Over many years the Howe has contributed much to Scottish Rugby and further afield. Internationalists, District players, SRU Presidents, District representatives and some eminent coaches. Scottish Rugby Union Presidents: Tom Pearson, Ian Rankin Full Scottish International Honours: David Rollo, Bob Steven, Dave Whyte, Fergus Thomson, Peter Horne, Chris Fusaro Full Irish International Honours: Gordon Hamilton Men U18 Honours: J G Hannah, B Easson Men U19 Honours: L Porter, B Easson, J Jardine Men’s U21 Honours: A Baxter, M Campbell, C Douglas, C Glasgow, I Kibble, A Murray h oW e h I sto rY Men’s U20 Honours: Peter Horne, Chris Fusaro, George Horne, Cammy Fenton • 1946 Howe of Fife formed in merger with Cupar • 1962 Floodlights erected, followed by more poweful lights in Woman’s Full International Honours: Nicola Howat • The Howe is steeped in tradition, rugby history and 1970, with a match against the Co-Optimists Woman’s U20 Honours: Fiona Cooper, Nicola Howat, Erin Watson • 1967 New premises in Provost Wynd, became Howe progressive development Scottish 7s Honours: Peter Horne, Chris Fusaro, Michael Fedo, George Horne clubrooms • Early days played at Bell Baxter High schooL Coaches: • 1976 a new 250 seater grandstand opened with a match • 1951 Moved to Duffus Park against Gala Bob Easson – Scottish North & Midlands, Scotland U18/19, Edinburgh Rugby, • 1958 New pavilion built • 2016 Moved from Provost Wynd to a new purpose built Edinburgh Academicals High Performance Manager Sport Scotland. • 1959 Howe’s first cap Dave Rollo debut for Scotland facility at Duffus Park Ian Rankin – Caley Reds, Edinburgh Rugby, Kirkcaldy, Dundee High FP -4- -5- hMI oW e s s I o n Our intentions are to develop a self-sustaining community rugby club., to support and improve the game of rugby, develop the opportunity to encourage and enthuse future generations, to participate in all sport and their community. Through: • Establishing a solid financial operating structure Young David Wedderburn had a special day as • Generating funds to reinvest in the game of rugby Ball Sponsor... s U p port • Building community rugby for all You could make someone’s day. • Providing positive coverage for sponsors t h e h oW e -6- -7- RESPECt attItUDe LeaDershIp hV oW e a LU e s RESPECt CoMMUnItY Rugby is based on mutual respect, for yourself, for others, for To advocate a sense of belonging, building relationships and op- teaMWorK officials, for the opposition, for supporters and coaches, it’s not portunities for all. CoMMUnItY given, it’s earned. teaMWorK attItUDe Working together, on and off the field, for our club, our teams, for Build positive temperaments, to influence and establish personal together we're stronger. and team development. To foster responsibility on and off the sportsManshIp pitch. The foundation on which rugby is built, the fellowship of the game enJoYMent LeaDershIp through life. sportsManshIp Become effective leaders in the sport of rugby and within the com- enJoYMent munity. Provide support, personal responsibility and purpose, as Why we play and support rugby at all levels providing fulfillment for individuals and a team. all. -8- -9- I have been playing rugby with the Howe for 4 years after attending a holiday rugby camp to try it out. And had the best time. I love scoring tries and being with my friends. I also love tackling. Playing for the Howe is brilliant but tough. It’s like having another family. The positive experience at Howe; meeting some F ro M of my best friends, learning about fitness, teamwork and being part of the club. My best memory so far was putting in a try e a r LY saving tackle against Kinross. My rugby hero is Tommy Seymour. b e g I n I n g s Fraser greig (howe p6/7) h oW e aC h I e V e M e n ts • 1973-4 Entered new National Leagues in Division 4 • 2008-09 Champions National Div 2 • 1996-7 Promoted to Div 3 • 2010-17 Winners of the Howe 7s for 8 years in a row • 2001-2002 Promoted to National Div 3 • 2012 RBS Club of the Season • 2005 Winners National Midi Finals I have been playing for four years now, since I started in S1 at Bell Baxter, then a Howe coach • 2014-15 Promoted to National 1 asked me to try out training on a Wednesday night, I’ve not stopped since. I enjoy being with my • 2005 Winners U16 Drummond Cup at Melrose & Howe 7s friends, enjoy winning as part of team. The Howe as a club is like one big family. I was part of the • 2016 - Howe Harlequins, Women’s Bowl Finalists. Howe team which won the Madras 7s in 2017 and we reached the Caledonia Cup Final as well. • 2006-07 Treble Winners Brewin Dolphin Cup, U 18s,and My rugby hero is Dan Carter.

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