British Army (Germany) Rugby - Management Contacts
Season 2009-2010

Col Ritson Harrison OBE - BA (G) Rugby Chairman

WO1 (SMI) Gareth Evans - BA (G) Rugby Secretary

After serving eight years with the REME Gareth transferred to the Army Physical Training Corps (APTC) in Jul 98. It was from here that he commenced his involvement in Rugby at a variety of levels. After completing his Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor (ERI) Course at Headley Court he was subsequently posted to 29 Cdo Regt RA. Located in Plymouth it was an ideal opportunity to gain invaluable experience working alongside Graham Dawe at Plymouth Albion in the Sports Injuries Department. Gareth spent two years at Plymouth not only working with the Albion but also Bath Rugby where he was instrumental in developing a Pre-season training camp that was based in the Royal Citadel, home of 29 Cdo. In 2002 Gareth moved to Aldershot where he spent six years with 25 Trg Sp Regt RLC, the Army School of Physical Training and finally the Army Training Centre (Pirbright) as the Training Warrant Officer within the Gymnasium. During this extended period in the Aldershot area Gareth spent time working with Henley Hawks (National Division 1) as a Sports Therapist for 4yrs and also offering his services to the Army Ladies, APTC and RLC Rugby Clubs. Over the past eight years Gareth has gained a considerable array of experience in the field of rugby, ranging from Clinical Roles as a Sports Therapist to administrational responsibilities as a Club Secretary. After being selected for promotion to WO1, Gareth was posted to JHQ as the APTC SMI at the Headquarters of United Kingdom Support Command.

TBC - BA (G) Rugby Team Manager

TBC - BA (G) Rugby Head Coach

WO2 (RQMS) Charlie Kama - BA (G) Forwards Coach

Charlie was born in Aldershot, England and developed his playing skills with Honiton RFC and back on the Fiji Islands as a youngster when his father retired from The British Army in 83. He left the Fijian Military Forces in 1990 and came and joined The Royal Corps of Signals in 1990 at 21yrs old. Charlie started coaching whilst he was injured at 2 Signal Regiment, York, here he helped form RONIN Impact Invitation team which formed from the Impalas. Over the past 7 years he has built up his coaching portfolio, starting with ATR Lichfield, 16th & 7th Signal Regiments, Elmpt Falcons, Royal Signals Corps (G), BA (G) and currently a level 2 coach but is aspiring to work towards his Rugby Union Level 3 coaching qualification. Charlie has had a long playing career and has represented The Royal Signals, BAOR and BA (G) at rugby, however is adamant that his future lies firmly in coaching. He is a passionate rugby man who demands high standards on and off the field. His free time is spent with his family. He is currently employed with 7th Signal Regiment based in Elmpt until May 09 when he will be posted to 20 Armd Bde HQ & Sig Sqn.

Sgt George Kenrick - BA (G) Backs Coach

George was born in Urmston, Manchester, England in 1965 and started his rugby playing career in rugby league. He finally made the transition to rugby union where on doing so played for various clubs in the Cheshire merit league. At the ripe young age of 27 he joined the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Since the start of his army career George has been a player coach for all rugby teams he has represented until a serious injury prevented him from playing. This saw George focus all his attention on coaching. He was the backs coach for the REME (G) for three seasons (2005 - 2008) and was part of a very successful team. He transferred to The 4th Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland (The Highlanders) in November 08 and currently holds the head coach position. He is also head coach of Deutsche Rugby Club (DRC) a German team who are based in Hannover. George holds a level 2 IRB coaching qualification and is working hard towards his level 3. He takes his rugby very seriously and expects all he coaches to be of the same calibre in order to produce a high standard rugby player. In his free time George finds himself practising the arts of DIY on his house in Fallingbostal.

Colonel Bruce Baker MB ChB MRCGP Dip STI MFSEM(UK) - BA (G) Team Doctor

Colonel Bruce's interest in rugby started whilst attending the Duke of York’s Royal Military School where he played for Kent at U16/U18 level and Streatham and Croydon youth team. He attended Birmingham University Medical School (which goes by the acronym BUMS!) between 1978-83 and then went onto commission into the RAMC in 1985. A robust backrower who was equally at home in all three postions, he played unit rugby and played for the RAMC Corps team. In 1990-92 he represented Brunei Wanderers in Singapore Sevens and Hong Kong Tens. He lists his military highlights as being a RMO and holding the post of SMO UKSF, Hereford 1998-2001. His passion for rugby has never dampened but has taken a back seat to his professional studies where he has qualified as a MB ChB in 1983 at Birmingham University Medical School, qualifying for General Practice in 1990, attaining a Diploma in Sports Injuries (Bath University) in 2000, and becoming a Member of the Faculty of Sports Injuries UK. He is also listed as a doctor on the British Olympic Medical Centre list. He is qualified in acupuncture which will no doubt worry the playing members of the BA (G) squad!

Major Phil Simmonds Gütersloh RRU - BA (G) Team Lead Physiotherapist

Phyllida's education in rugby started with her father taking her to watch Dusty Hare play - for those who are to young - google him, he is a rugby legend! Her rugby physiotherapy training started whilst she was at Brunel University where she was the physiotherapist for their 1st XV and an apprentice at Richmond Rugby Club. Once qualified, she was the physiotherapist for the London Irish Exiles U21 but then she saw the light and joined up in 2000. After the Vicars & Tarts course she became the Lead Physiotherapist for the U21 XV and U21 Combined XV accompanying them on two very successful tours to South Africa and Canada. In 2004 she relinquished the reins on posting to Germany but returned pitch side on her return to the UK to be the physiotherapist for the Gunner 1st XV. In 2006, she ventured for the first time to Sevens' with the Marauders. She reports that she loved it, partially because a large percentage of their tournaments are in the sun.

Amongst the rugby tours, she has squeezed in operational tours and is nearing the end of a MSc in Physiotherapist. Like Col Bruce, Phyllida has also qualified in acupuncture so the BFG team have no hopes of escape!