Ian Ellis
First saw the game in 1984 on channel 4, Just like Russ Hewitt, Simon Hatcher.
The first team he joined was his local team Crawley Raiders, First position he played was Corner
He gained a thirst to want to play when he got involved but due to the 80's - there was a lot of limited knowledge which lead to gimmick offences where they would be phases of teams running the same offences.
Had an opportunity to go to Bethany college which was brand new college, then went to a Liberal art college.
Sporting Involvement
- State Size for Football was to drive 8 hours to a division 3 game
- Played Rugby which tore his shoulder in 1992 than had it rebuilt
- In 1992 world league - Had the chance to Stay in The United States- NFL Europe
- Lead to Training camp Intern - Tampa 03
Key Events
- 94 camp intern
- 97 playoffs
- 98 olympians
- 99 Blitz dc
- 2000 Farnam
- 2008 HC Steve rains
In short
- Took the chance to Majored in Psychology
- Major key in going to American was the education
- West Virginia
- Brought all the knowledge back to UK
- Applied it at Sussex Thunder
- Applied it at Farnham
Key Take aways from this conversation
- You must have the capacity to analyse
- sport science is key to growth in the sport
- all round development is the best
- make sure the foundation can take a - courve ball
- buy into people through relationships
- regional events help so much more for team growth
- having a good off season - insular protection for the teams identity.
- - fit for purpose - develop coaches
