Captain's Corner

Great sporting rivalries deserves great guests and this episode does not disappoint.  Self elected club ‘hype man’ Felix Henderson talks to Bainesey and the Heron about how he ‘creates the atmosphere for success’.  Perhaps more significantly, brother Oscar takes us from minis rugby, to rugby uni, a study year playing abroad, to becoming a leader and a key member of the teams success.  Two men who continue to make a huge contribution to the club.Farnham v Camberley, 1400 at Wilkinson Way on Saturday 20 December - it is going to be epic!https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853#WeAreFarnham

After an unintended break, the pod returns to speak to Dave Hall, the volunteers coordinator. As well as being a wonderful person, he is using his experiences as a player, coach and all round great guy to support and increase the volunteer engagement across the club - ‘the club can’t run without volunteers.’

Mike and Bainesey begin the pods third season with first team stalwart and newly appointed Men’s Chair JV.  Jon talks of the exciting opportunities and challenges for the first team as they prepare for a new league, his experiences as a player and at times captain and what he hopes to achieve as the section lead in the season ahead.https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853#WeAreFarnham

As the girls season draws to close, we hear from Lucy (u16), Neve (u18) and Martin (senior men’s/touch/coach) about some the successes of the girls season, what drew them to rugby and two successful tours.https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853#WeAreFarnham

Fresh from the mens second team winning their league, Bainesey speaks to Sam Thomas.  Sam has played for the club for the past nine seasons, picking up appearances for all four senior teams.As some of the boys and girls academy players look to relocate for University, Sam is a great example of someone who found a home at the local rugby club to uni.  Fortunately for us, he found Farnham and has made the club his home.https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853#WeAreFarnham

Bainesey and big brother Mike speak to Toby Salmon, ahead of what is a massive weekend at the club.  The Mens First Team are one bonus point win away from winning their league and securing promotion, with the mini hosting a festival on Sunday morning.With three mens fixtures at home on Saturday and a full programme of junior boys and girls on Sunday, this weekend is shaping up to be an epic!https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853#WeAreFarnham

Cara and Jo, girls under 14 and under 16 coaches, speak to Bainesey about their journey from the sidelines, with a detour via touch, to both coaching girls at the club.They talk about the joy they have found within the girls section, and what keeps them loving coaching at the club.https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853#WeAreFarnham

Next weekend, 550 people will descend on Devon for the Minis Tour, Level Up!We hear about the incredible work behind the scenes to make this tour happen, with an army of volunteers and the support of our generous sponsors. Simon outlines the plan, for what is going to be a memorable weekend.Bainesey, Badams and the Heron also celebrate some of the incredible successes across the club, including at the Farnham Sports Awards.https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853#WeAreFarnham

Not the Super Bowl, but instead the first teams ongoing pursuit of a league title continues this week at Wimborne.Mike and Bainesey talk about a massive week of sport, culminating in an exciting day for the club. With the minis acting as mascots, this will be a great opportunity for the club to get behind the teams push for the title and promotionhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853?i=1000666181519#WeAreFarnham

Bainesey speaks to Ben Wynde about a community project he volunteers with, the Men’s Pit Stop.The group meet every Wednesday at 7.30pm at Farnham Rugby Club, offering a safe space for men to talk and be heard without judgement.Ben highlights the Pit Stop is there for all members of the community, not just members of the club.https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853?i=1000685872436#WeAreFarnham

Bainesey, the Heron and Mike speak to club legend and current Club President Geoff Robins as we begin a year of celebrating the clubs 50 years. Geoff speaks about how he, across a wide range of roles, and many others led the club from its humble beginnings to a flourishing pillar of the local community.Geoff outlines how the club plans to celebrate its journey and successes to date in the first half of the year, and how we intend to look to the future in the second half.#WeAreFarnham

Emma Swords joins Bainesey and Mike on Christmas Eve, to talk about her journey from starting at rugby through school, to playing for Harlequins and internationally.  Answering questions from across the girls section, we find out about why she loves playing, the impact coaches make and why playing in the Big Game is a highlight for her. https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Z https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853?i=1000666181519 #WeAreFarnham

With the expanding roster of presenters to include more club captains, this week Bainesey welcomes back new host John Hartley, Vets Skipper, and they talk all things ‘Movember’ with Rich Best, the self-proclaimed ‘CEO’ of Farnham’s 60km ‘Mo Walk’.The walk takes places in the final weekend of Movember, and will see over 50 club members from all sections meeting on the hallowed turf of Twickenham, before quite literally risking life and limb walking 60km along the Thames Path and Basingstoke Canal to reach Wilkinson Way in time for the 1st XV kicking off against Tottonians.The intrepid walkers can be sponsored by clicking here: https://uk.movember.com/donate/details?teamId=2351464Funds raised during Movember go towards supporting innovative world-class men's health projects in their key focus areas – mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.Thank you for your support!https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Zhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853?i=1000666181519#WeAreFarnham

Badams and Bainesey sit down with Mike Darlow, whose quiet generosity is well known across the club.  Head Coach of the u12 boys, men’s third team stalwart and touch player; there are few parts of the club Mike is not contributing to. We find out about his journey from rugby in Australia, through to being a prolific volunteer and contributor to the club, recognised as last seasons Senior Clubman of the Year. https://open.spotify.com/show/2VISIsEc1GiIaOnTAucw3Z https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/captains-corner/id1721265853?i=1000666181519 #WeAreFarnham

Titled 'Three Men and a Vet' (although there is disagreement on the accuracy of the statement), John Hartley takes us through why the vets helped him to find a new home when he relocated to Farnham and some of the traditions of the L'Escargot. We find out how he become involved in rugby, put the rugby world to right and why his most important game is yet to come.

The Heron has migrated back to the pod, to join Bainesey and Graeme 'Blackie' Black ahead of the first minis training session this Sunday. With over 450 children descending on Wilkinson Way, Blackie talks of the importance of minis rugby and his passion for ensuring a fantastic experience for all.#WeAreFarnham

This weekend over 500 tourists from the mini section are travelling to Ladram Bay in Budleigh Salterton, for one of the largest sports tours this country has seen. Bainesey and Badams speak to Andre Vernon and Mark Panton, members of the tour planning committee and mini tour veterans, about the incredible team of volunteers and committed sponsors who have made this tour possible. They give insights on what to expect in Devon and give their tips for first time tourists! https://www.farnhamrufcministour.com/

Before the senior mens and women's season begins, Bainesey and Badams speak to the mens Head Coach Ali Chisholm and the assistant to the coach (and Harlequins player) James Chisholm about how pre-season has gone, what got them into coaching and their hopes for the season. #WeAreFarnham

Bainesey, Badams and the Heron speak to club legend Gary Stennett, reflecting on his over 35 years involved at the club in a variety of roles including player, coach and until recently Director of Rugby.

Ahead of the competitive season, Polly Ross (England Touch, and European Champion) and Tom Kirk (Touch Chair) teach Bainesey and the Heron the rules of touch, why it is such a fun, high energy and inclusive sport and how members of the club can get invovled. Polly also discusses the upcoming Touch World Cup, due to be held at a very glamorous location.

At the end of the senior mens season, Bainesey, Badams and the Heron catch up with first team captain, Toby Salmon, to celebrate the many successes of the mens teams. They also talk a little about the U23 teams visit to Twickenham. #wearefarnham

Bainesey and Badams speak to Zoe and Steph, the captain and vice-captain of the Falcons 1st XV, after their first game at Twickenham. They catch up on the first successful season for the Falcons first team in NC1, their highlights from the year and their hopes for next season.

Ahead of the U18 girls tour to Bristol, Bainesey talks to Sam Foskett about his experiences leading the largest girls section in the UK (and probably the world!) and the journey that got him there. #wearefarnham

Not even 30, yet Ollie has made 200 appearances for the mens first team. Bainesey, Badams and the Heron speak to Oli about his journey from the under 6s, his rugby tours including minis to Ladram Bay, through to senior rugby. Ollie is running the London Marathon in April, please support if you can: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/ollies-running-the-marathon

Bainesey and Badams speak to Toby Comley, former men first team captain, club captain and current senior mens chair about his journey from primary school, through captaining the mens first team as they move to Monkton Lane. Sam Foskett also gives an update on the girls section recent successes, with an interview at the club.

Bainesey, Badams and the Heron catch up with Holly and Lucy, the first mother and daughter Falcons, on why they both love their rugby and they make their mens 6 Nations predictions.

Bainesey, Badams and the Heron speak to the Club Chair, Dom Parker, on his first months as Chair and his hopes for the clubs future.

We kick off Captain's Corner outlining what the point of the podcast is all about.