Whitstable RFC is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sam Churchyard as our new Head Coach.
Sam brings extensive experience to this role, having begun his playing career with Whitstable Mini & Juniors before moving on to play for Maidenhead and Canterbury 1st XV.
His rugby journey came full circle when he returned to Whitstable at the start of the 2023/2024 season, taking on the role of 1st XV captain.
Under Sam's Captaincy, the team climbed from the bottom of the league in February to finish 6th, and celebrated their first Kent Vase victory in 21 years, marking a strong end to the season.
Sam had the following to say about his appointment "Whitstable RFC holds a special place in my heart, where my playing career all began and I'm honoured to be awarded the role of Player/Coach and hugely excited to see how far we can take this group of players"
Let's rally behind Sam and the coaching team for the upcoming season!