ELITE RUGBY PROGRAMME

Sam Williams is Llandovery College’s Director of Elite Rugby. Ex-Ospreys professional rugby player and Level 4 Coach, Sam Williams has worked in many high performance environments. His involvement with the Regional Pathway and Female Academies, along with his exceptional contacts, strengthens the School’s existing close working relationships with Regional Partners the Scarlets, Ospreys, Dragons and Cardiff Rugby. Sam’s appointment as Director of Elite Rugby promises an exciting future for both our male and female rugby players…
Sam has eight years coaching experience and is an enthusiastic, innovative individual with vast knowledge specialising in sports coaching, athlete development, mentoring and education. Sam says: “I am very happy to be given the opportunity to be part of such a strong rugby institution such as Llandovery College. The College has a proven record of developing young talented athletes who are able to really excel in the classroom while still pursuing their sporting aspirations. With such a rich history in rugby and now the new Regional Partnerships that they have developed, it is an exciting time to be joining Llandovery College and I am looking forward to seeing how far we can evolve the already impressive rugby provision in place.”
This appointment continues Llandovery College’s well-established and exceptional school environment where developing athletes alongside their academic success is the primary goal. The Elite Rugby Programme develops players through challenging, nurturing and empowering them to be the best they can be. Sam works with highly talented and engaged students who take pride in their achievements both on the field and in the classroom, leading their progression into Academies, Senior Squads and ultimately, international honours.

 

Senior Boys Rugby

  • 1st XV in the National Schools & Colleges League (one of eight teams in Conference A)
  • Supported by S4C with Live Streamed Games
  • Four field sessions every week
  • Marquee fixtures against some of the best teams in the UK
  • Individualised Strength & Conditioning Programmes with Development, Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • Physiotherapist clinics twice a week
  • Video Analysis including: Individual clips, review and preview along with 1:1 coaching
  • Specific Positional Development Coaching
  • Rugby 7’s programme through Lent Term
  • Individual Development Plans

Senior Girls Rugby

  • WRU Welsh Schools and Colleges Rugby competition (one of seven Schools and Colleges)
  • Regular cluster festivals
  • Marquee fixtures against some of the best teams in the UK
  • Four field sessions every week
  • Individualised Strength & Conditioning Programmes with Development, Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • Physiotherapist clinics twice a week
  • Video Analysis including: Individual clips, review and preview along with 1:1 coaching
  • Specific Positional Development Coaching
  • Rugby 7’s programme through Lent Term
  • Individual Development Plans

ELITE RUGBY PROGRAMME

Sam Williams is Llandovery College's Director of Elite Rugby. Ex-Ospreys professional rugby player and Level 4 Coach, Sam Williams has worked in many high performance environments. His involvement with the Regional Pathway and Female Academies, along with his exceptional contacts, strengthens the School’s existing close working relationships with Regional Partners the Scarlets, Ospreys, Dragons and Cardiff Rugby. Sam’s appointment as Director of Elite Rugby promises an exciting future for both our male and female rugby players.
Sam has eight years coaching experience and is an enthusiastic, innovative individual with vast knowledge specialising in sports coaching, athlete development, mentoring and education. Sam says: “I am very happy to be given the opportunity to be part of such a strong rugby institution such as Llandovery College. The College has a proven record of developing young talented athletes who are able to really excel in the classroom while still pursuing their sporting aspirations. With such a rich history in rugby and now the new Regional Partnerships that they have developed, it is an exciting time to be joining Llandovery College and I am looking forward to seeing how far we can evolve the already impressive rugby provision in place.”
This appointment continues Llandovery College’s well-established and exceptional school environment where developing athletes alongside their academic success is the primary goal. The Elite Rugby Programme develops players through challenging, nurturing and empowering them to be the best they can be. Sam works with highly talented and engaged students who take pride in their achievements both on the field and in the classroom, leading their progression into Academies, Senior Squads and ultimately, international honours.

Senior Boys Rugby

  • 1st XV in the National Schools & Colleges League (one of eight teams in Conference A)
  • Supported by S4C with Live Streamed Games
  • Four field sessions every week
  • Marquee fixtures against some of the best teams in the UK
  • Individualised Strength & Conditioning Programmes with Development, Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • Physiotherapist clinics twice a week
  • Video Analysis including: Individual clips, review and preview along with 1:1 coaching
  • Specific Positional Development Coaching
  • Rugby 7’s programme through Lent Term
  • Individual Development Plans

Senior Girls Rugby

  • WRU Welsh Schools and Colleges Rugby competition (one of seven Schools and Colleges)
  • Regular cluster festivals
  • Marquee fixtures against some of the best teams in the UK
  • Four field sessions every week
  • Individualised Strength & Conditioning Programmes with Development, Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • Physiotherapist clinics twice a week
  • Video Analysis including: Individual clips, review and preview along with 1:1 coaching
  • Specific Positional Development Coaching
  • Rugby 7’s programme through Lent Term
  • Individual Development Plans

Our School Sports Structure

Sport has a very important part to play in the education of the individual pupil and in the life of the College.
The Sports Department is fully committed to providing opportunity, success and enjoyment for all.

 
 
PREP SCHOOL SPORT
 
Reception to Year 6
 
 
SENIOR SCHOOL SPORT
 
Years 7 to 11
 
 
SIXTH FORM SPORT
 
Years 12 to 13

Meet Our Team

Nathan
Thomas

Head of Rugby
Nine caps for Wales Rugby Squad
Played for Barbarians and Wales
European Cup winner with Bath Rugby 1998

Sam
Williams

Director of Elite Rugby
Eight years of specialised coaching, athletic development, mentoring and education
Former Ospreys player

Lloyd
Phillips

Head of BTEC Sport
Second Team coach
Head of WRU-Exiles U18s
Scarlets U18s Defence coach
Former Pembrokeshire Rugby Hub Officer

Adam
Warren

1st XV Backs and Attack coach
Dragons and Wales international centre
132 appearances for Dragons
Llandovery RFC player

Sophie
Witt

Sports Teacher
Sport and Exercise Science Degree
Hockey, Netball and Swimming Coach
Founder and Head Coach of Llandovery Netball Club

Lowri
Williams

Sports Teacher
Girls Rugby

Emily
Williams

Sports Teacher
Hockey Coach

David
Butler

Match Day Co-ordinator
Sixth Form Centre Controller
All Round Good Guy

Wayne
Pugh

1st XV Team Manager

PARTNERSHIPS WITH RUGBY GIANTS

SCARLETS

The Scarlets have teamed up with Llandovery College in a new partnership aimed at developing elite rugby talent...

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OSPREYS

The Ospreys are excited to announce a new Elite Rugby Partnership with Llandovery College to develop elite homegrown rugby talent in Wales...

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DRAGONS

The Dragons are delighted to announce a new Elite Rugby Partnership with Llandovery College to develop elite homegrown rugby talent in Wales...

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CARDIFF RUGBY

Llandovery College is delighted to announce a new partnership with Cardiff Rugby to support the next generation of talent.

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SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS

Sport Scholarships are awarded to those candidates displaying exceptional talent and potential in one or more sporting disciplines. At Llandovery College there is much competition in sport and the standard is high. Candidates should be able to perform comfortably at regional level in a major sport, demonstrate excellent general sportsmanship and show a keen interest in, and good knowledge, of sport.

Successful candidates will be expected to be effective leaders of the College sports teams and make a significant contribution to the sporting success of Llandovery College.

Please contact us to discuss the sport scholarships available on 01550 723005 or admissions@llandoverycollege.com

 
 
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SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS

Sport Scholarships are awarded to those candidates displaying exceptional talent and potential in one or more sporting disciplines. At Llandovery College there is much competition in sport and the standard is high. Candidates should be able to perform comfortably at regional level in a major sport, demonstrate excellent general sportsmanship and show a keen interest in, and good knowledge, of sport.

Successful candidates will be expected to be effective leaders of the College sports teams and make a significant contribution to the sporting success of Llandovery College.

Please contact us to discuss the sport scholarships available on 01550 723005 or admissions@llandoverycollege.com

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