Jeremy Cotter Explained

Jeremy Cotter
Birth Place:New Zealand
University:Massey University
Relatives:Vern Cotter (brother)
Ru Position:Lock/Loose forward
Amatteam1:Te Puke
Amatteam2:Western Bay of Plenty
Province1:Manawatu Under-18
Provinceyears1:1986
Coachteams1:Te Puke
Coachteams2:Bay of Plenty Development
Coachteams3:Manawatu
Coachyears3:2013 —18

Jeremy Cotter (born 1967/1968) is a New Zealand rugby union coach. He is the former head coach of the Manawatu provincial side who compete in the Mitre 10 Cup.[1] [2] He is the brother of Vern Cotter, the current coach at Montpellier Hérault Rugby.[3]

Cotter originated from the town of Te Puke in the Bay Of Plenty.

Playing career

As a player Cotter played in the lock and loose forward positions.[4] He played for the Te Puke club. Unfortunately he never made it to a provincial level, however he did represent the Western Bay of Plenty sub-union.

He spent 1986 attending Massey University in Palmerston North, where he played for Manawatu U-18s.

Coaching career

After not reaching any serious achievements as a player for Te Puke, Cotter became the team's coach and in 2011 lead them to their first Baywide (senior rugby competition) title.

He coached the Bay of Plenty Development side.

In 2013, Cotter received an offer from the Manawatu Turbos to become their forwards coach. He accepted.

In 2015 head coach of the Turbos Jason O'Halloran announced he would be leaving New Zealand for Scotland to become an assistant for the national team, joining Cotter's brother, Vern in the coaching staff.[5]

The Manawatu Rugby Union then announced that Cotter would become head coach of the team for the 2016 season.

Personal

Outside of rugby, Cotter has a wife and three children. He also has a sheep and beef farm in western Bay of Plenty, near Te Puke. As well as running a farm he also owns a contracting business.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cotter seeks effort on and off field. Stuff. 7 April 2016. 12 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171112191350/http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/73772819/new-manawatu-turbos-coach-jeremy-cotter-seeking-professional-atitudes. live.
  2. Web site: Cotter to fully immerse himself in Manawatu rugby. Stuff. 7 April 2016. 13 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171113002944/http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/68830519/turbos-2016-coach-jeremy-cotter-will-adhere-to-manawatus-attacking-style. live.
  3. News: Turbos choose Cotter. Lampp. Peter. 2013-12-26. Stuff.co.nz. English. 7 April 2016. 12 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171112185755/http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/sport/rugby-union/9554480/Turbos-choose-Cotter. live.
  4. News: Cotter is enjoying compact Manawatu. Lampp. Rugby Peter. 2014-08-22. Stuff.co.nz. English. 7 April 2016. 12 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170512131042/http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/sport/10411800/Cotter-is-enjoying-compact-Manawatu. live.
  5. Web site: Manawatu Turbos Turbonation. Turbos. Manawatu. Manwatu Turbos. 7 April 2016. 6 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160506022036/http://www.turbosrugby.co.nz/news/81-ohalloran-appointed-scotland-assistant-coach. live.