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Meet the Coaches
James Butterworth (Director of Youth Rugby & u14 Coach) lives in Squamish with his wife Tegan, for over 10 years since emigrating to Canada from England back in 2007. They have two young children, who have both enjoy playing rugby for the Axemen.
Originally from Surrey in the South East England, James was born into a very sporting family. Having been introduced to rugby from birth, he started playing mini rugby at the age of 5, progressing through the youth age groups up to senior level rugby. He continued to play for over twenty years as a Fly Half, enjoying 1st XV rugby for several well established clubs, his University side and even representing both County and Division levels. Having followed in his fathers footsteps in to coaching, this will be James’ 6th season as a coach for the youth rugby club which he is thoroughly enjoying. It gives him great pleasure passing on his knowledge so that the local kids can also experience the great things rugby has to offer.
In his spare time, James also enjoys hiking with the family around the Sea to Sky corridor, trips to the lake and skiing up at Whistler Blackcomb.
Originally from Surrey in the South East England, James was born into a very sporting family. Having been introduced to rugby from birth, he started playing mini rugby at the age of 5, progressing through the youth age groups up to senior level rugby. He continued to play for over twenty years as a Fly Half, enjoying 1st XV rugby for several well established clubs, his University side and even representing both County and Division levels. Having followed in his fathers footsteps in to coaching, this will be James’ 6th season as a coach for the youth rugby club which he is thoroughly enjoying. It gives him great pleasure passing on his knowledge so that the local kids can also experience the great things rugby has to offer.
In his spare time, James also enjoys hiking with the family around the Sea to Sky corridor, trips to the lake and skiing up at Whistler Blackcomb.
Samantha Wayland (u6 Coach)
Kat Ball (u8 Coach)
Rob Bowman (u8 Coach)
Peter Moonen (u8 Coach)
James Bailey (u10 Coach)
Brendan White (u10 Coach)
Robert Dunn (u10 Coach)
Richard Woodward (u14 Coach)
Megan MacDonald (u14 Coach)
Marek Hollin-Taylor (u16 Coach) lives in Brackendale with his wife and two young kids. He was first introduced to the Axemen back in 2016, when his son started playing at the age of 6.
Originally from Sydney, Australia, Marek played for the Drummoye Reds Colts.
Back in 2018, Marek stepped up into the Coaching role for the U/13 when Sean went in for ankle surgery. He’s since established himself as a strong Coach, which he’s really enjoying the enthusiasm of this age group and is seeing some amazing results.
In Marek’s spare time, he can also be seen around Squamish on his mountain bike or off on snow boarding adventures in Whistler and the surrounding backcountry.
Originally from Sydney, Australia, Marek played for the Drummoye Reds Colts.
Back in 2018, Marek stepped up into the Coaching role for the U/13 when Sean went in for ankle surgery. He’s since established himself as a strong Coach, which he’s really enjoying the enthusiasm of this age group and is seeing some amazing results.
In Marek’s spare time, he can also be seen around Squamish on his mountain bike or off on snow boarding adventures in Whistler and the surrounding backcountry.
Matt Chamberlain (u16 Coach)
Matt Westwood (u16 Coach)
Cathal Donnelly (u18 Coach)