Captain's Corner

In this episode, we welcome Oscar Henderson, our new First Team Captain, to the podcast to hear about his rugby journey, his ambitions for the season ahead and what it means to lead the First XV at Farnham Rugby Club.We also catch up with our fantastic section leads to hear the latest news, developments and highlights from across the club. From our youngest players taking their first steps in rugby to our senior teams, there’s plenty to celebrate and look forward to.And we go international! 🌏 We find out how Polly Ross has got on representing England Touch Rugby in Japan and celebrating another fantastic achievement for the Farnham Rugby family.One Club. One Community. One Future.🎧 Tune in, catch up and stay connected with everything happening at Farnham Rugby Club!https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Z#WeAreFarnham #OneClub #CommunityRugby #GrassrootsRugby #FarnhamRugby #EnglandTouch

What does the future hold for Farnham Rugby Club, and how can we all play a part in shaping it?In this episode, we sit down with Club Chairman Dom Parker to explore the club’s strategy, ambitions and vision for the years ahead.Dom talks us through the key pillars underpinning the club’s strategy, the challenges we face and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. From developing our players and strengthening our community to improving our facilities and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the club, we discuss what it will take to make Farnham RUFC even stronger.Crucially, we explore how every member of the Farnham Rugby family can contribute. Whether you're a player, coach, volunteer, parent, supporter or sponsor, everyone has a role to play in the club's future.One Club. One Community. One Future.🏉 Listen now and discover how you can help shape the next chapter of Farnham RUFC.https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Z#WeAreFarnham #OneClub #CommunityRugby #GrassrootsRugby #FarnhamRugby

Bainesey speaks to Toby Salmon, who after four exceptional years, leading the mens first team to unprecedented success, is stepping down.  The favourite one shares some of his highlights and what he hopes to achieve as he carries on as a player.https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853#WeAreFarnham

Great sporting rivalries deserves great guests and this episode does not disappoint.  Self elected club ‘hype man’ Felix Henderson talks to Bainesey and the Heron about how he ‘creates the atmosphere for success’.  Perhaps more significantly, brother Oscar takes us from minis rugby, to rugby uni, a study year playing abroad, to becoming a leader and a key member of the teams success.  Two men who continue to make a huge contribution to the club.Farnham v Camberley, 1400 at Wilkinson Way on Saturday 20 December - it is going to be epic!https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853#WeAreFarnham

After an unintended break, the pod returns to speak to Dave Hall, the volunteers coordinator. As well as being a wonderful person, he is using his experiences as a player, coach and all round great guy to support and increase the volunteer engagement across the club - ‘the club can’t run without volunteers.’

Mike and Bainesey begin the pods third season with first team stalwart and newly appointed Men’s Chair JV.  Jon talks of the exciting opportunities and challenges for the first team as they prepare for a new league, his experiences as a player and at times captain and what he hopes to achieve as the section lead in the season ahead.https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853#WeAreFarnham

As the girls season draws to close, we hear from Lucy (u16), Neve (u18) and Martin (senior men’s/touch/coach) about some the successes of the girls season, what drew them to rugby and two successful tours.https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853#WeAreFarnham

Fresh from the mens second team winning their league, Bainesey speaks to Sam Thomas.  Sam has played for the club for the past nine seasons, picking up appearances for all four senior teams.As some of the boys and girls academy players look to relocate for University, Sam is a great example of someone who found a home at the local rugby club to uni.  Fortunately for us, he found Farnham and has made the club his home.https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853#WeAreFarnham

Bainesey and big brother Mike speak to Toby Salmon, ahead of what is a massive weekend at the club.  The Mens First Team are one bonus point win away from winning their league and securing promotion, with the mini hosting a festival on Sunday morning.With three mens fixtures at home on Saturday and a full programme of junior boys and girls on Sunday, this weekend is shaping up to be an epic!https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853#WeAreFarnham

Cara and Jo, girls under 14 and under 16 coaches, speak to Bainesey about their journey from the sidelines, with a detour via touch, to both coaching girls at the club.They talk about the joy they have found within the girls section, and what keeps them loving coaching at the club.https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853#WeAreFarnham