David Morris
Director of Rugby
David Morris joined the University from Uppingham School in September 2022 with more than 25 years of experience and a proven track record as a leading rugby coach across a range of ages and environments, having been a Director of Rugby at school, university, community and professional club level.
David brings a wealth of knowledge of university rugby to his position at St Andrews, having spent 11 years as Head Coach and Director of Rugby at Loughborough University. During this period, he guided Loughborough Students to a British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Championship title, victory over England U20s and, following three promotions, to become an established side in the rugby National League 1, becoming the leading university team in the Rugby Football Union pyramid.
David has coached players who have gone on to become senior internationals and Olympians and gained international representative coaching experience as Head Coach of Great Britain Student Sevens and Forwards Coach of England Universities.
David left Loughborough to take on the role of Director of Rugby at English Championship club London Scottish. A highlight of his time at the club was coaching the Sevens Team to victory at the Melrose Sevens, the first time London Scottish had lifted the Ladies Cup since 1965.
David’s other experiences have included being a member of the Professional Game Board Player Performance Group and the Loughborough University Coaching Strategy Group.
David is passionate about using his experience to help develop others, through delivering coaching/mentoring to leaders, coaches and athletes. He has also worked as a Performance Lifestyle Mentor at Loughborough University.
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