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Welcome to U9 Boys!
Welcome to the U9 Boys team! The U9 Boys team is led by parent Head Coaches, Mark Finnie & Rob Worthington, who cover all aspects from coaching to communication and administration. The core rugby coaching and skill development is run by our Societe Generale Valley RFC professional players Adam Rolston & Sheldon Coffin. Click on their bio’s below to find out more about our coaches and how to contact them with any questions about the U9 programme!
The U9 Boys team trains from Sunday 3rd September 2023 to April 2023 for the 2023/24 season. They typically train every Sunday morning at Happy Valley Sports Ground from 08:00 – 09:30. There are also Friday Night Skills sessions offered at South Island School and all are encouraged to attend. These begin early October.
All regular trainings follow this Friday / Sunday format unless unless there is a Minis Rugby Festival or it is a key holiday period.
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Training schedule
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Festival schedule
- Oct 29 – USRC Tigerfest (KP)
- Nov 19 – HKU Sandy Bay Festival (Sandy Bay)
- Dec 3 & 10 – FK Festival(s) (EduHK)
- Jan 21 – TP Festival (likely EdUHK)
- Mar 3 – Valley Fort Festival (KP)
- March 24 – HKFC Festival (HKFC/HV)
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Coaches
Adam ROLSTON Contact Pro Coach
Adam is from both Northern Ireland and Hong Kong! He plays scrum half for SocGen Valley RFC and has represented Hong Kong in both Sevens and XV's. Adam has his World Rugby Level 1 and 2 coaching qualifications.
Sheldon COFFIN Contact Pro Coach
Sheldon is from New Zealand and has been playing and coaching for Valley RFC since 2014. After doing a stint in the UK, Sheldon then came to Hong Kong to play and coach. He’s keen to give back to both the club and the game which has offered him so much throughout his career. Sheldon has his level 1 in 15’s and 7’s, level 2 and is currently completing the level 3 World Rugby Accreditation.
Mark FINNIE U9 Boys Parent Head Coach
I was born and raised in Glasgow, now married to Elizabeth with two boys, Callum and Angus. I have been part of Valley Fort Mini Rugby since 2020, when my eldest son Callum started in U6’s. My youngest, Angus, started in the U5's section. My wife, Elizabeth, contributes off the field as the Chairman of Valley Fort.
Growing up in Scotland, I played a lot of rugby not to mention watching the likes of Scottish rugby legend Gavin Hastings and Doddie Weir playing at Murray field. I’ve lived in Hong Kong for 16yrs and my favourite part of the city remains the people, community and convenience!
As a parent Head Coach, my goal is to create a positive learning environment for the kids to discover more about Rugby, meet some new friends, burn off some energy (more for the parents) and most importantly have a lot of fun. Go Valley Fort!!!
Rob WORTHINGTON U9 Boys Parent Head Coach
Originally from the UK, I have been part of Valley Fort since 2015, shortly after I arrived in Hong Kong. I have three children, Felix, Eila and Otto, all of whom have thrived within the Valley Fort experience!
I have coached across age groups, both boys and girls and last season, I was the parent head coach of the combined U13s and U14s boys team.
We consider Hong Kong our home and the Valley Fort family are an important part of our collective family experience and education here in Hong Kong. Team sports have always been important to me, both on and off the pitch. I grew up in a traditional rugby-playing boarding school in North Yorkshire and team sports continued to play an important part in daily life in my near decade serving in the British Army. Rugby has taught me the values of teamwork, camaraderie, sportsmanship and leadership; coupled with much fun, we continue to focus on these in the upcoming season. GO VALLEY FORT!
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