Rugby coach returns to new future

Woy Woy resident Mr Ross Hopkins has returned from a US rugby season, coaching at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Mr Hopkins, who has been at the Gordon Highlanders in the Sydney for the last four years, has decided to take a break from Sydney rugby.

"I was offered the head coach role for grade and colts again at Gordon."

However, Mr Hopkins has decided to spend more time on the Coast with his business and with his growing family.

"I am really looking forward to having some more time after giving 20-25 hours a week to Gordon over the last four years.

"To coach in Sydney especially at first grade, there are no half measures.

"You need to be totally focused and organised to run a successful program, but I just felt that I needed to revaluate what I was doing," he said.

"I am humbled to have had six Central Coast rugby clubs express an interest in gaining my services for 2011, but no decision has been made on my next move.

"The US team has a 10-day trip in March down to Savannah, Georgia, which they are keen for me to attend and, after that, who knows what I will do."

Email, 15 Dec 2010 Ross Hopkins, Woy Woy