James Collins-Clark

James Collins-Clark is a seasoned rugby coaching professional with extensive experience in various roles within the sport. Currently serving as Foundation Education Officer and Academy Coach at Harlequins since September 2018, James specializes in planning and delivering educational and enrichment activities for young adults aged 16 to 24. Prior roles include Foundation Rugby Development Officer and Academy Coach at London Welsh Rugby Football Club, as well as multiple coaching positions across other clubs such as Imperial College Rugby, London Irish Rugby Club, and Wasps. Additionally, James has a background in community coaching with the Rugby Football Union, where contributions were made to grassroots rugby development, and has experience in operations management as the Director of Operations and Founder at HalfBacks Rugby for Kids. Educational qualifications include a degree in Sports Coaching Science from St Mary's University College and a BTEC National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science from Richmond Upon Thames College.