Callum Bowley agrees Telford Tigers return in a player/coach role
Callum Bowley has agreed to return to Telford Tigers 2 as player/coach. Last season was his first in charge and saw the team challenging for silverware.
General manager Tom Watkins said: “Callum did a very good job leading the D2 team last season. His playing ability was never in doubt and is one of the most gifted players in the league, but to add a coach title makes life far more complicated.
“He handled the role very well and has some very good people around him to support and advise. It’s extremely difficult role to be a player/coach.
“I was very pleased with how Callum handled the role and he was rewarded with a strong league campaign and qualifying for the play-off finals.”
Bowley said: “After speaking with Mike and Tom, it was quite an easy decision to come back and take on the role again.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my first season as a player/coach and believe I learned a lot about myself and the team as the season progressed.
“It’s really very different going from being a player to a player/coach, there is much more preparation that goes into everything that you do.
“Last season we had a great core group of guys that I would like to build this season’s team around and look to continue to develop our pathway of talent in Telford.
“It goes without saying, I’m looking forward to the start of the season and can’t wait to go one step further this time around. It should be an exciting season ahead.”
