About Us
Meet the Team
The Advantage Rugby Centre program is led by Adam Roberts and Bryn Johnson from Earl Marriott Secondary. The program is integrated with Club and Rep Rugby Coaches at the U15-U17 and U19 age groups.
Adam Roberts, Program Director
Coach of the Canadian Under 20 Team 2018, 2019
Coach of the Earl Marriott Secondary Program 2006-2019
Coach of the TWU Spartans Program 2019
Former Coach at Western Washington University 2010-2018
Bryn Johnson, Program Director
Coach of Earl Marriott Secondary Rugby Program 2007-present
Earl Marriot Physical and Health Education Department Head 2012-present
Various coaching positions with youth teams at club, regional and provincial level 2000-present
Dean Murten, Coach
2018 – Present UBC Women’s’ Head Coach
2019 Head Coach BC Senior Women (Mainland)
2017 – 2018 Head Coach Canada U19 Male program
2013 – 2014 Director or Rugby at UBCOB Ravens RFC
Andy Blackburn, Coach
2017 to present Director of Rugby/Head Coach – Bayside Sharks RFC
2012-2017 Assistant Coach – Canada Men’s Rugby League
2014-2016 Head Coach – Canada U23/19/17s Rugby League
2012-2014 Head Coach – BC Bulldogs Men’s Rugby League
Aaron Zimmerle, Coach
2003 – 2019 Palm Beach Currumbin High School
Head Coach / S & C Coordinator
Producer of 43 professional NRL players
2017 & 2018 Australian Students Rugby League Head Coach – World Cup Champions
2015 & 2016 Canadian Wolverines Rugby League Head Coach
2013-2017 (116 games) Semi-professional NRL Farm team Head Coach / Queensland State Representative Coach