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Locksheath Pumas RFC
est 1998
Delivering Rugby to our community
Pumas Coaching Team
"Bringing Rugby to the Community and the Community to Rugby"
The Coaching team are all current or ex Puma players who are tasked to make sure our current playing members are as best they can be to take to the field and offer a competative performance no matter who the opposition.
Jon 'JP' Lynch
Head Coach (on temporary leave)
Tel - 07732 183705
Jon ‘JP’ Lynch is the new Head Coach of for the upcoming season. With a deep-rooted passion for the game and a wealth of experience both on and off the field, JP brings a fresh, disciplined, and dynamic approach to the team.
As Head Coach, JP was excited to be part of the of the clubs revival and part of the Puma family, where has helped build a successful future both on and off the pitch during the early part of the 2025-26 season. However, due to JP's work he has had to temporarily step away for the remainder of the season returning at some point during the new season.
Paul Taylor
Head Coach (for remainder of 2025-26 season)
Tel - .
Paul Taylor has been recruited by Head Coach JP, and took up the role as Assistant Head Coach for the senior squad this upcoming season. However, with JP having to step away for the remainder of the season Paul is appointed as temporary Head Coach for our senior team. With a strong background in the game and a clear passion for developing players, Paul brings both experience and enthusiasm to the coaching team.
Paul's transition into coaching has been marked by success at the Colts level, where he has spent recent seasons helping to nurture young talent and prepare players for the step up into senior rugby. He now looks forward to challenges this season, and coaching on the other side fence with the senior side.
Lee Ridoutt
Assistant Coach
Tel - 07843 585041
Well known to all and completing the coaching team is Lee Ridoutt. Lee has been a player and involved with Locks Heath Pumas for many years and this year he supports both JP and Paul as an assistant coach/player. Lee will lead S&C and fitness for the upcoming season and ensure the squad are in the best place possible for their resurrection.
Isabelle Lodge
Puma Cubs Coaching Lead
Tel - x
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