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COACHING STAFF

HEAD COACH - Vacant

Could it be you?

We’re on the hunt for a new Head Coach to lead us in the next chapter of Colchester Gladiators football.

Are you an ambitious and committed coach who is looking to shape our programme and drive the Gladiators on and off the field?

If you think this could be you reach out to chairman@colchestergladiators.co.uk

Offensive coordinator & Wide receivers - A-Jay Crabbe

Playing Experience

  • 2005-2009: Colchester Gladiators Juniors

  • 2009-2010: Kent Falcons

  • 2011-2014: Birmingham Lions

  • 2016-2018: Kent Exiles

  • 2010-2011, 2104, 2021: Colchester Gladiators

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Coaching Experience

  • 2012-2014: Essex Blades

  • 2024-Present: Colchester Gladiators

DEfensive coordinator & Defensive Line - Karl bourke 

Playing Experience

  • 1986-1990: Colchester Gladiators

Coaching Experience

  • 1990-1991: Essex Gladiators

  • 1991-1993: Tiptree Titans

  • 1993: Colchester Gladiators

  • 1994-1995: Ipswich Cardinals

  • 2003-2008: Essex Blades

  • 2009-2016: Colchester Gladiators & Youth

  • 2017-2022: Essex Blades

  • 2025- Present: Colchester Gladiators

Special Teams Coordinator & RUNNING BACKS - TOM BLUM

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Playing Experience

  • 2009-2013: London Blitz Juniors

  • 2013-2017: Derby Braves

  • 2018-2023: Colchester Gladiators

Coaching Experience

  • 2023-Present: Colchester Gladiators

Offensive LINE - david crane

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Coaching Experience

  • 2020-2021: Colchester Gladiators

  • 2024-Present: Colchester Gladiators

Playing Experience

  • 2005-2006: Hertfordshire Hurricanes

  • 2007-2024: Colchester Gladiators

defensive backs - wes bourke

Playing Experience

  • 1986-1988: Chelmsford Cherokee Braves

  • 1989-1990: Chelmsford Cherokee

  • 1991: Essex Gladiators

  • 1992-1995: Tiptree Titans

Coaching Experience

  • 2010-2015: Essex Spartans

  • 2016-2020: Essex Spartans Academy

  • 2024-Present: Colchester Gladiators