Meet the Staff

Hi, I’m Sharon. Commercial Director here at NPRFC.

I first got involved with NPRFC back in 2011 as a volunteer in the Youth Section. So what started as simply helping out has somehow turned into a much bigger part of my life.

No two days are ever the same. Club projects, events, facilities, funding, you name it, I sort it.

I’d say the gym is what I’m most proud of here. From planning & funding, through to overseeing the build, I’ve been here through it all. So when I see it used by so many people in our community, it makes all of it worthwhile.

But outside of my role here at the club, life’s just as busy. I’ve got a husband, three boys & two dogs, so there’s more than enough to keep me busy. I’m never far from a coffee, & there’s always time for the occasional espresso martini thrown in for good measure!

Hi team, Sam here. I’ve been coaching here at NPRFC Gym for the past 2.5 years, and now I’m Gym Manager.

I know this place inside and out, from the day to day operations, to what brings you through that door. That’s only going to continue to grow!

Alongside my knowledgeable and accomplished coaching team, we’re only going to be making your time here better. If you see me about, come say hi!

Hey, I’m Ash. Coach and Head of Business Development here at North Petherton RFC Gym.

Since 2013, I’ve racked up thousands of hours coaching and hundreds of results. But becoming a dad shaped me into the coach I am today…

I know what it’s like to spin all of life’s plates, while staying consistent with your own health, because I’m doing it too. That’s why I build my clients personalised game plans that fit their life, not the other way round.

On the Head of Business Development side, I’m the one looking at how we grow NPRFC Gym and its community, to make it even better for everyone training here.

Roles:

Head of PE at Brymore Academy. Rugby coach for NPRFC Juniors & Bristol Bears Jr Academy, also part time farmer. I am also a qualified archery instructor and lifeguard. I’ve been an instructor in Paddle Sports, Concept Rowing and Mountain Biking.

I’ve always had an interest in physical fitness, whether training myself or working with others. In the gym I have a real interest in programming the toughest workouts possible and enjoy when clients smash them! I enjoy coaching all sports and like to keep my four children active and involved in as much sport as possible.

Strengths:

Sessions are inclusive, competitive, organised and ‘fun’. I am approachable and want people to enjoy coming to the gym and to my classes.

Words of encouragement:

Enjoy your workouts, change it up regularly and find activities you like doing and just make it harder. Set both long and short SMART targets. Be competitive with yourself, make up workouts and challenge yourself to complete them as fast as possible.

As a mum of 3, being a role model to my children is incredibly important. To show them the value of a strong work ethic, staying positive and always aiming to be the best version of themselves.

The thing I love about coaching is empowering women and other mums to feel stronger, more confident and happier within themselves. Because being active isn’t just about how we look, it’s about our physical and mental wellbeing, and feeling good in ourselves.

I have a huge sporting background. From hockey, rugby and tennis, to previously completing a tetrathlon and the Three Peaks Challenge.

Now on a Saturday, you’ll usually find me on a hockey pitch, or supporting my boys on the rugby sidelines. But when I’m not doing that, I’ll probably be out walking my much-loved little dog, Poopy (one of my favourite parts of the day!).