Coaches

Brandon Gerhardt

Director - Men's Player Representative & U19 Boys Head Coach

As one of the few Victoria-born members of CW, Brandon began his "career" in the Junior program under the tutelage of a cadre of notable coaches, including Ken Goodland, and Seamus Gay. Graduating to the senior men's side in 2008, Brandon "The Queen" experienced many highs and lows with...
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Caitlin McNally

Premier Senior Women - Head Coach

We are happy to announce Catie McNally has been appointed Lead Coach of our Senior Women's Program.    


Ken Goodland

Head Coach - Premier Senior Men

Ken's outstanding playing career, coupled with his technical certification and experience at the National Youth level, make him a most valuable comodity to CW.  His recent appointment to the club's new role of Director of Rugby is worthy credit to his many skills and...
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Aaron Cook

Assistant Coach - Senior Men

Aaron joins us from a land Down Under (NZ), and has true Kiwi rugby credentials.   Aaron began playing rugby at age 4 and played school, club and regional representative rugby in New Zealand.   He is a current player with the Ebb Tide and plays in touch leagues with...
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Clayton Daum

Mini Rugby

Clayton Daum has returned to CW Rugby after a short hiatus to focus on his young family to coach with the mini-rugby program and play 3rd Division rugby. A former CW Premier player, he has coached high school rugby for almost 15 years and was involved with several representative age grade...
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Emily Samek

U14 Girls Head Coach

National Team member entering her 2nd year as coach of our U14 team.  More detailed bio forthcoming.


Brandon Gerhardt

U18 Boys Head Coach

Brandon has been with CW for as long as most can remember.  He had a stint on the Priaries where he played Rep rugby and has now returned and settled here with family, work and allegiance to his old club. Whilst in Red Deer he assisted coaching club rugby and is now transferring his...
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Alistair Howes

U16 Boys Coach

Despite being a 'rookie' coach, Alistair's degree in Philosophy will stand him in good stead.  Since joining CW this young man's attitude, enthusiasm and work ethic have impressed.  DoR, Ken, will be working to mentor the youth coaches as the club realizes the importance of...
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