Occupation: Engineer
Position: Hooker
How did you come into coaching?
During my playing years I have always got involved with assisting the coaching whenever I had an injury. It is a great way to stay involved and feel productive about your contribution when off the field. Now that I am older it is about giving back to a sport that gave me so much over the years.
How did you come to coach the Volcanoes?
When I discovered that women's rugby was alive and well in the Philippines and the PFRU discovered I was living here it became a mutually beneficial partnership. I get to stay involved and contribute to a sport I truly love and they get a coach that has a passion for the women's game and has the experience of playing at a high level in Australia.
What has your experience coaching the Volcanoes been like?
It has been a treat. There are some really talented athletes amongst the girls that have a great rugby future ahead of them and it is satisfying to see their games develop. They have a great attitude and sing the national anthem better than any country I know. I feel privileged and honored to be a part of it.
Quickfire
All time Favourite Player: John Eales
All time Favourite Team: Melbourne Rebels, it's my home town.
If I didn't spend all this time coaching rugby, I'd be: bored
My Coaching Philosophy in 3 words: Fun, hard, rewarding
Favourite pre-game routine: Talking to individuals about their role
Favourite local food/dish: Lapu Lapu. Have to love a fish named after a warrior.
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