Thomas signs new Chiefs contract

Exeter Chiefs coach and former player Haydn Thomas has re-committed to the club, taking on a new role of Attack and Kick Strategy Coach.

Thomas, who has the honour of being one of a small group of players who were a part of both the Chiefs’ Championship and Premiership winning sides, retired from playing in 2017 and immediately took up a role within the Exeter coaching team having coached at the University of Exeter from 2009.

“I started playing for the club in 2003 before retiring in 2017, so I’ve coached since my playing retirement and I’m really excited about the expansion of my role,” Thomas said.

“I’m really enjoying working with this new and exciting group of players in a new chapter for Exeter Chiefs.

“To me, Chiefs is a very special club. I’m passionate about developing talent and bringing the best out of every player. We currently have a young and exciting squad who I look forward to helping drive forward in every way I can.

“I’m constantly looking to improve myself as a coach and I take a huge amount of pride in my work. I know there’s always more to learn, and I’d like to think I have a growth mindset – which is key to developing not only myself, but the team and individuals in it as well. I’m just truly excited about what this young group can achieve.”

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