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Barbara Mervin – Rugby Training & Guest Coaching

Price range: $125.00 through $400.00

Barbara Mervin is one of Canada’s most decorated and respected rugby figures — a Rugby Canada Hall of Fame inductee, World Cup silver medalist, and lifelong advocate for women in sport. With over 15 years representing Canada on both the 15s and 7s national teams, Barbara brings elite-level experience, leadership, and a deep understanding of what it takes to excel in rugby.

Her coaching philosophy blends high-performance technical development with mentorship that builds confidence, discipline, and resilience. Barbara creates an empowering environment where athletes can learn, grow, and lead — on and off the field.

Barbara’s sessions are designed for players and teams seeking to elevate their performance, sharpen technical skills, and strengthen leadership and confidence within the game. Whether you’re preparing for high-performance competition or developing the next generation of athletes, Barbara’s experience and mentorship will help you reach your full potential.

“Coaching is about more than performance — it’s about developing strong, confident players who lead, live, and play with purpose.”
— Barbara Mervin

Coaching Option Duration Format Price
1-on-1 Virtual or In-Person Session 60 min Zoom $125
Skill Development Package 4 sessions Zoom or in-person (Vancouver Island, BC) $400
Guest Team Coaching Half-Full Day In-person $400-$800
Motivational Talk / Workshop 45–90 min Virtual or in-person $250
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Description

Coaching Experience

• Canada Senior Women’s — National West Coast Training Group
• University of Victoria — Forwards Coach
• Westshore RFC — Women’s Head Coach & Program Director
• For the Love of the Game — Tour Coach
• Shawnigan Lake School — First XV & High-Performance Camp
• APTOELLA — Camp Coach & Coordinator
• Grassroots Rugby — Coach

Career Highlights

• 3x Rugby World Cup Competitor (2010, 2014, 2017)
• 2014 World Cup — Silver Medalist
• Rugby Canada Player’s Player Award (2015)
• National Sevens Champion — Hong Kong, Dubai, Las Vegas (2011–12)
• CIS (USPORTS) National MVP & 2x Champion — University of Western Ontario

Awards & Honours

• Rugby Canada Hall of Fame — Inductee (2025)
• University of Western Ontario Hall of Fame — Inductee (2025)
• Peterborough Sports Hall of Fame — Inductee (2024)
• Peterborough Pagans RFC Hall of Fame — Inductee (2024)
• Rugby Canada Hall of Fame — Team Inductee (2021)
• USPORT Rugby — MVP (2005), All-Star (2003–05), Rookie of the Year (2002)

Certifications & Education

• World Rugby — Coaching Women & Girls Certified
• World Rugby — Strength & Conditioning, Safe Sport, Concussion Management
• NCCP Level 2 Rugby Coach
• Mental Health First Aid — Certified

Additional information

Session Type

1-on-1 Coaching, Skill Development Package, Guest Team Coaching, Motivational Talk / Workshop

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