John Narbett - Sun Devils Rugby - Founder
Upon emigating from England, John began playing competitive rugby in Vancouver shortly after his arrival. In 1973, teaching at SDSS, he founded the Sun Devil rugby program. After guiding several touring sides and many successful teams, John retired in the 1990s. His concern for the rugby program brought John out of retirement and he recruited the current co-ordinators, who have successfully re-built the SDSS program.

Harold White - Sun Devils Rugby - Coach

Harold played rugby for the Toronto Nomads in the 60's/70's. He enjoyed a brief sojourn with Bayside followed by the Valley Vintage. Sadly, in his first, only and last game with the SOB's he was pronounced pastured. Harold was the Sundevils' assistant coach for several years under the mentorship of John Narbett. He is currently helping launch the Haida Gwaii RC.

Charlie Minns - Senior Sun Devils Coach
Born in Nelson, British Columbia, Charlie began playing rugby in 1963. In 1974, he started coaching and continued up until 1988. Charlie's hiatus ended in 1997, when John Narbett lured him back to coach South Delta school boys rugby. Charlie is passionate about rugby and the teams he's coached reflect his enthusiasm.

David Blackwell- Senior Coach & Co-ordinator
Born in Bristol, England, Davids Rugby Background is varied including: QEH School & Old Elizabethans, Bristol; Old Yardlians, Birmingham; Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands; Richmond RFC; Valley Vintage and SOB’s. David is currently coaching the Senior boys Team. Recently completed Level 1 Referee Course

Barry Mitchel - Senior Coach
Barry grew up in Vancouver and played rugby at Magee High School, on the premier school boy sides in the province for many years. Barry recently completed the Level 2 International Rugby Board coaching program, part of the National Coaching Certification Program and the Coaching Association of Canada. Recently completed Level 1 Referee Course

Dane Young - Junior Coach
Dane has coached the Grade 8s and is now Coaching the Juniors. He played for the Red Lions and recently completed the Level 2 International Rugby Board coaching program, part of the National Coaching Certification Program and the Coaching Association of Canada. Recently completed Level 1 Referee Course

Kevin Garvey - Womens Coach
Kevin began playing rugby in 1976 at South Delta. He played for Tssawassen Rugby Club and Bayside in the 1st Division of the Vancouer Rugby Union. Recently, he completed the Level 2 International Rugby Board coaching program, part of the National Coaching Certification Program and the Coaching Association of Canada. Recently completed Level 1 Referee Course.

Bob Littlejohn - Grade 8 Coach
Bob or 'Chicken' played rugby in the Vancouver school system and later went on to play for the Trojan Rugby Football Club. After retirement, Bob helped the fledgling Tsawwassen Rugby Club as they entered the Vancouver Rugby Union. During the early years he hosted Hockey Night at Chubby's, which was a regular stop on Saturday night for the Tsawwassen boys.

Alan Dagg - Junior Coach
Alan began playing rugby back in Ireland in the late 1970s for Malahide. After emigrated to Canada, he began coaching at SDSS in 2005. Recently, he completed the Level 2 International Rugby Board coaching program, part of the National Coaching Certification Program and the Coaching Association of Canada.