Steven Shingler Extends as Assistant Coach

Steven Shingler joins Kim Oliver as Trailfinders Women’s Assistant Coach in 2025/26.

After nearly a decade of combining a successful playing career with coaching roles, Shingler, a former Ealing Trailfinders Club Captain with over 50 appearances for the men’s outfit, also reprises his role as Assistant Coach.

Having already made a significant impact last campaign which saw a total of 80 tries scored – compared to 53 in 2023-24 – Steven will once again be tasked with maintaining a sharp and electrifying attack.

Speaking on Shingler’s impact, Head Coach Barney Maddison said: 

“Steven knows what it takes to succeed as a Trailfinder. His role in shaping the attack is pivotal, and we’ve already seen his influence in the tactics being implemented to suit the squad’s style of play.”

Shingler reprises his role alongside Kim Oliver, whose own extension was announced earlier today. Maddison added: 

“We’ve got great relationship. Both Kim and Steven are excellent coaches who bring great balance to the group. Between Kim’s technical detail and experience of the women’s game, and Steven’s offensive expertise and ability to communicate that to the team, we’re in a really great place as a performance team.”

“I’m delighted to continue building on what we’ve achieved so far together and look forward to a really exciting future.”