My Self
Who am I when I'm not at work? I coach American Football (currently for the Great Britain Mens team), I am a keen golfer (a 3 handicap, if you want to know that!), I also enjoy scuba diving, snowboarding and anything else outdoors.
Duncan the Coach
I have coached American Football for over 20 years. I enjoy it immensely and it regularly teaches me that different people respond to different kinds of leadership. While I want to give people room to flourish, they also need guidance. Finding that balance isn't always easy, but it is essential.
I have been part of the GB Men's programme since 2019. I currently manage a staff of 12 and a player roster of 60. I plan a development strategy for the year (we play 2 games per year!), and design practices to support those goals.
Duncan the Golfer
I am a lifelong golfer. I enjoy the challenge of the sport and the dedication to improvement required just to stay in the same place!
I play for my club team in county competitions. I am also the vice captain of another of our club teams. I help to organise the squad, matches and other events for the team as a way of contributing back to the club.
Favourite course I've played? Sunningdale. But I have some good ones lined up for this year!
Duncan the Diver
One of my more recent interests is scuba diving. I've always enjoyed anything to do in the water, and diving was something that seemed like an obvious thing to try.
I have dived in the Med and Caribbean and I love being out on the sea, then the serenity of being beneath the surface. I also enjoy the discipline of diving: the attention needed to equipment, depth, air and surroundings to make a successful dive.
Favourite thing I've seen so far? Tough one, turtles are a close second to sharks.
Work / Life Balance
I think work/life balance is tremendously important and would encourage anyone in my team to make sure they have theirs right. Sometimes you need to work the late hours...but not always and not constantly. I enjoy throwing myself into rewarding work, but I also enjoy other interests that make me a better person Monday-Friday.