Welcome to Ruggerbees
Ruggerbees is an innovative and unique independent rugby coaching company based in North Devon.
We specialise in skill development sessions, training camps, birthday parties, group sessions, 1-2-1s and coach education and development.
Come and take your next to rugby stardom through a journey with ruggerbee and his friends!
Our ruggerbee services include:
Skill Development Centres
Training Camps
Group Sessions
1-2-1
Birthday Parties
Coach Education & Development
My name is TJ Hyam and I have been involved in rugby as a player and coach since I was six years old. I have been a qualified teacher for seven years, and Head of Rugby in two independent schools since 2019, alongside coaching in performance settings with Exeter Chiefs, Harlequins, England Schools, County and Divisional representative rugby.
As a Head of Rugby I have spent the last five years creating a unique programme of rugby that enhances the teaching and understanding of rugby for children aged from 6 years old to18 using language and strategies pitched and broken down to the level of young children, with excellent results. This unique proposition and experience is what makes Ruggerbees unique to any of its rugby coaching competitors.
I have felt strongly that young players miss out on progressing their technical and tactical development in the younger ages. With the current system lacking rigour to support young rugby players and coaches to support with the relevant expertise, leaving a vast gap of development between "rugby tots" and performance pathways. I believe this to be due to the challenges in conveying the complexities of rugby to young people, alongside the current rugby pyramid failing to challenge them or motivate them enough to want to progress. Imagine an U8 with the capability to pass 15M off both hands? Try and consider a world where an U10 knows the complexities of the ruck area? Or an U15 who has developed his technical skills to truly take a step into an elite pathway and not fall short? These are the achievements we have found through our coaching and we are here to bring it to you!
Ruggerbees will help your child understand the game of rugby through the eyes of ruggerbee himself and his friends, such as Rocky the Rhino, Larry the Leech, Ziggy the Zebra and Ollie the Octopus bringing the learning to your child's level. Our training camps, skills development centres, group sessions and 1-2-1s could all be the perfect fit for your child. We are not just a "kids" programme we also have the expertise to extend and challenge your child with over 10 years experience working in academies, national rugby centres and in elite pathways, to add value to your child's journey when Ruggerbee is no longer cool.......
We also offer our coach education and development service, having helped manage over hundreds of coaches helping support them in developing their practice. Allow us to come to your club, school and see how our coach education offer can support your establishment or personal coaching journey.
Our programmes are suitable for all ages and will allow your child to progress their technical skill development, relevant to their current performance or position, ruggerbees will offer aspiring rugby players the opportunity to have regular sessions and grow their love and understanding of the game like they have never experienced before.
"Ruggerbees is the perfect place for any budding rugby player. TJ facilitates the opportunity to develop well rounded players. His knowledge and understanding of his players is incredible. Sessions are well planned, challenging and player centred. We cannot recommend an individual session or group lesson enough. "
Josh and Emily Watson
"TJ has energy and passion as a coach that is unparalleled. All children at his Ruggerbees camps, development centres and sessions pick up on his amazing enthusiasm for them. Every session is engaging fun and very easy to follow. I have also benefited from Ruggerbees coach education and development. TJ has supported my own understanding of the game so I can provide an improved experience to the teams and children I support."
Paul Harrison
"Finn really looks forward to his 1:1s with TJ. The sessions are fun and informal, and they work on areas of the game specific to his needs. His confidence and ability have really come on as a result "
Vanessa Palmer Smith
"Absolutely brilliant for kids party - we had 12 boys aged 8-9 and they had so much fun. Some had played rugby before and others hadn’t but they all quickly picked it up and all left will smiles from ear to ear and were buzzing. They really enjoyed it and the coaching and games were fantastic! Highly recommended. "
Justin and Sharon Thomas
"TJ is an exciting and intelligent coach with a deep understanding of the game of rugby. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing him through the school circuit for many years, where he is a true professional and it’s been great to watch him develop as a coach. In the academy, he brings a remarkable level of drive, energy, and rugby knowledge that inspires not only the players but also everyone around him. His passion for the game is contagious, and his ability to break down complex aspects of rugby; whether it’s strategy, technique, or fitness always resonates with the players.
Robbie Kennard
"To be honest, I was initially a bit skeptical about booking a one-on-one rugby session for my son, given that rugby is such a team-oriented sport. But I needn’t have worried—within minutes, my son was running drills with TJ as if he were part of a full squad.
My son plays scrum half, and TJ immediately knew how to tailor the session to suit his position. They focused on precision passing, hitting the 10, catching from lineouts, and the technique behind box kicking. My son came away from that first session absolutely buzzing and even asked to come back the following week—this time with his club fly-half."
Chris Kraft
