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Don Barrell is an accomplished sports executive and coach with extensive experience in the rugby sector. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Greenhouse Sports since February 2024, Don has also held key positions such as Coach Mentor for The Premier League and Non-Executive Director at Leading-Edge. Previously, Don was the Head of Performance Programmes and Pathways at England Rugby, overseeing 14 Regional Academies, and was instrumental in developing a renowned academy at Saracens RFC as both Academy Director and Academy Coach. A former professional rugby player, Don played for Saracens and Bedford Blues while also pursuing academic qualifications, including a BSc in Anthropology from UCL and an MSc in Coaching Science from the University of the West of England. Currently, Don also contributes as a School Governor at Merry Hill School.