29/04/2026
Some people give a few seasons, others give a huge part of their life to a club. Ollie Taylor has given Old Halesonians Mini and Juniors the best part of 15 years and what a mark heโs left.
As Ollie steps away from coaching, we wanted to take a moment to recognise everything heโs put into the club over the years. From starting out with the U7s to finishing with the Colts, heโs been right at the heart of developing players all the way through the age groups and into senior rugby. The fact so many of those players are now playing senior rugby says everything about the impact heโs had.
His contribution hasnโt just been on a Sunday morning either. Ollie has played a big role in growing the club as a whole, supporting the introduction of Micros and Girls Rugby, being part of some brilliant club moments like trips to Twickenham, and helping drive standards that have seen players progress into county, academy and beyond. Behind the scenes he has also supported and guided other coaches, helping raise the level right across Mini and Juniors.
To round things off with a Colts win this weekend feels like a fitting way to sign off.
More than anything Ollie has been part of the fabric of this club, someone who has always just got stuck in and given his time for the benefit of others. Players, parents, coaches, volunteers, you have had a positive impact on all of them.
And knowing Old Hales, we donโt think this is a full goodbye. You havenโt got long before your grandson Barney is starting at the bottom, and weโre pretty sure youโll be dragged straight back in to help guide him through the teams.
From everyone at Old Halesonians Mini and Juniors, thank you. Properly.
We are sure we will still see you around the place, watching on as the next group of players come through.
Enjoy a well earned rest and a few beers, you have more than earned it ๐ป๐๐โค๏ธ
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