Who to contact in the Academy
Academy Contact Details:
Academy Manager
Garreth Barker:
gbarker@rotherhamunited.net
Head of Academy Coaching
Matt Hamshaw
mhamshaw@rotherhamunited.net
Youth Development Phase Coach
Ciarán Toner
07880033299
Lead Foundation Phase Coach
Jake Henry
jhenry@rotherhamunited.net
07469118281
Lead Foundation Phase Coach
Jake Henry
jhenry@rotherhamunited.net
07469118281
Head Academy Physiotherapist
Adrian Littlejohn
07946203836
Assistant Academy Physiotherapist
Kay Humberstone
Email contacts all age groups
U9
apilgrim@rotherhamunited.net
U10
ssmith@rotherhamunited.net
U11
Cogilvie@rotherhamunited.net
U12
Jsjohnson@rotherhamunited.net
U13
Rpoulter@rotherhamunited.net
U14
ssykes@rotherhamunited.net
U15
Sduncanson@rotherhamunited.net
U16
Rhairyes@rotherhamunited.net
Email contacts all age groups
U9
apilgrim@rotherhamunited.net
U10
ssmith@rotherhamunited.net
U11
Cogilvie@rotherhamunited.net
U12
Jsjohnson@rotherhamunited.net
U13
Rpoulter@rotherhamunited.net
U14
ssykes@rotherhamunited.net
U15
Sduncanson@rotherhamunited.net
U16
Rhairyes@rotherhamunited.net
Academy Address for all age group training and games:
Graham Solley Sports Fields – SHU,
Bawtry Road,
Rotherham
S9 1UA.
All postal enquiries should still be sent to:
AESSEAL New York Stadium,
New York Way,
Rotherham
S60 1AH.
Recruitment
As you will be aware we are over inundated with player trial requests, if you require information for atrial or are an interested coach or school teacher that has a potential player for RUFC Academy then please contact our Head of Academy Recruitment with all relevant details.
Please understand that we receive a high volume of trial requests and that not all can be actioned or responded to by our team.
We are actively looking to create relationships with local area schools and grass root clubs, if you wish to organise a training session or fixture please contact us.
Pete Stewart : Head of Academy Recruitment (Rotherham/Sheffield district. Local recruitment at all levels 9s-16s)
Email: pstewart@rotherhamunited.net
Richard Hairyes: Head of Regional Recruitment (North Yorkshire and surrounding areas. Teams looking for Training games against RUFC Academy)
Email: rhairyes@rotherhamunited.net
Paul Delaney: Head of Recruitment for Ireland/South of England
Email: pdelaney@rotherhamunited.net
Paul Greaves: Pre-Academy Recruitment Officer (under 8s)
Email: pgreaves@rotherhamunited.net
Please be aware that RUFC Academy will always email or speak to club officials prior to watching a prospective player, all our Scouts carry photo ID and will adhere to strict protocols.
If you have any doubts as to the validity of a scout request please contact the Academy Manager direct on: gbarker@rotherhamunited.net