First Team coaching staff
Our coaching staff comprises a team of dedicated professionals who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Led by our esteemed head of rugby, Chris, and head coach, Adrian they are the driving force behind our players’ development and success both on and off the field. With a deep understanding of the game, a passion for excellence, and a commitment to nurturing talent, our coaching staff are dedicated to pushing boundaries and molding our players into true champions.
CHRIS CHESTER
HEAD OF RUGBY
Place and Date of Birth : Ashton-in-Makerfield, 13/09/1982
PLAYING CAREER
Position: Three-quarter
Senior Debut: 2002
Played For: Warrington Wolves, St Helens, Leigh Centurions, Whitehaven
Last Played : 2013
Representative Honours: Super League Under-21s
CAREER RECORDS
Games-Tries- Goals- DG- Points : 272-101-0-0-404
Joined Leigh: As a player, Season 2004 (Heritage Number HN#1213). As player welfare manager, Season 2014 (upon retirement as a player at the Club in 2013)
ADRIAN LAM
HEAD COACH
Place and Date of Birth : Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, 25/08/1970
PLAYING CAREER
Position : Halfback
Senior Debut : 1994
Played For: Sydney Roosters, Wigan Warriors
Last Played : 2004
Representative Honours: Papua New Guinea, Rest of the World, Queensland
CAREER RECORDS
Games-Tries- Goals- DG- Points : 292-94-1-17-395
Joined Leigh: Season 2022 as head coach (previously head coach at Wigan Warriors, Papua New Guinea; assistant coach to Sydney Roosters and St George Illawarra; current assistant coach to Australia)
TONY CLUBB
ASSISTANT COACH
Place and Date of Birth: Gravesend, 16/06/1987
PLAYING CAREER
Position: Three-quarter, Back Row Forward, Middle
Senior Debut: 2006
Played For: Harlequins RL/ London Broncos, Wigan Warriors
Last Played : 2021
Representative Honours: England
CAREER RECORDS
Games-Tries- Goals- DG- Points : 323-75-0-0-300
Joined Leigh: Season 2022 as an assistant coach (having retired as a player)
STE MADEN
PLAYER WELFARE MANAGER
Place and Date of Birth : Ashton-in-Makerfield, 13/09/1982
PLAYING CAREER
Position: Three-quarter Senior Debut: 2002 Played For: Warrington Wolves, St Helens, Leigh Centurions, Whitehaven Last Played : 2013 Representative Honours: Super League Under-21s
CAREER RECORDS
Games-Tries- Goals- DG- Points : 272-101-0-0-404 Joined Leigh: As a player, Season 2004 (Heritage Number HN#1213). As player welfare manager, Season 2014 (upon retirement as a player at the Club in 2013)
PAUL JOHNSON
HEAD OF PERFORMANCE
