Wealth Management Company kicks off Diamond Jubilee celebrations for local rugby club
Local wealth and investment Management Company Brewin Dolphin Exeter arranged a special coaching session by Exeter Chiefs' Craig Mitchell (‘Mitch’) with Exeter Saracens Rugby Football Club, one of Exeter’s longest-established clubs, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.
Brewin Dolphin organised the visit by International rugby star Craig Mitchell to the club’s home ground in Whipton. During the session he worked with Head Coach Ross Bovingdon and the first team to pass on his expertise with coaching tips and techniques.
Tim Walker, Head of Office Brewin Dolphin Exeter says: “We are thrilled to have been able to arrange this unique opportunity and to be able to put something back into the community. Exeter Chiefs is the West Country’s premier rugby club and it’s a great way to help raise the profile of Exeter Saracens as a local club and offer a very memorable experience for the players and supporters in their Diamond Jubilee.”
Tight-head prop ‘Mitch’ joined Exeter Chiefs in 2011 after spending six years with the Ospreys, Neath. A current Welsh International with 14 caps to his name, the 26 year-old was part of the Welsh squad that won this season's Six Nations Championship. Since arriving at the Chiefs he has made 31 appearances for the club in all competitions.
Mitchell joined the Exeter Saracens for the dedicated training and coaching session at the club’s ground at Exeter Arena. He says: “As a rugby player a lot of your daily routine is based around training in preparation for games. Learning calls and moves and working hard on areas such as your set-piece are all vital when it comes to bringing a team together. Thanks to Brewin Dolphin Exeter, I have been able to pass on my expertise and training tips to the Exeter Saracens which is a great club in the local community.”
Exeter Saracens in the Western Counties League have two games left to play in April in what has been a transitional period for the club. The club has struggled in the league but is encouraged by the rise to prominence of several promising youngsters from the club's youth team who have competed honourably against far more experienced opponents.
Members of the junior Saracens (Under 13’s) were delighted to meet the Exeter Chiefs player and have their own personal coaching followed by a Q&A session and queued up for his autograph.
Exeter Saracen's Player Coach Ross Bovingdon says: “You don’t often get the opportunity to have dedicated coaching from an international rugby star at a club like Exeter Saracens, and it’s a great way to celebrate our special milestone anniversary. The lads really engaged with ’Mitch’ and his tips and advice will prove to be a great help for our young side next season. I hope all the players take-on his invaluable advice and work even harder on training techniques. The future looks bright for the Exeter Saracens!”
