Director of Sport
Mr Liam Doubler – Director of Sport (BSc Sports Science | PGCE – Physical Education | MSc Sports Coaching [Hartpury University] | RFU Level 4 Coach | RFU Director of Rugby | RFU Coach Developer and Mentor)
Liam Doubler is an experienced and forward-thinking sports leader with over 28 years in education and performance sport, including 18 years as a Director of Sport. Now leading the whole College sports programme at Hurstpierpoint College, Liam is passionate about creating a culture where every pupil is supported to thrive—whether they are aspiring elite athletes or discovering sport for the first time.
A cornerstone of Liam’s philosophy is mentorship. He believes in developing the whole person through sport—fostering character, resilience, and leadership. He has mentored countless student-athletes within performance pathways, many of whom have gone on to play professional and international sport, including in the Premiership, for the British and Irish Lions, and at the Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games. He also works closely with young teachers and coaches, helping them grow in confidence, skill, and purpose.
Liam’s approach aligns closely with The Hurst Way and its core values: Work Hard, Do Good, Engage. He believes that every pupil should experience an outstanding, inclusive sports programme where ‘Development drives Performance’ and where all talents are recognised and championed. He is honoured to build upon Hurst’s impressive sporting provision, creating a decision-rich, performance environment supported by purposeful practice—where students and staff can ‘learn – fail – learn’ in a safe and empowering space.
Assistant Director of Sport
Ms Rebecca (Bex) Jutson
Ms Jutson has coached Hurst’s 1st VII Netball team for 15 years. She joined Hurst in 2005 as a Netball Coach and went on to became Head of Netball in 2008, Assistant Head of Girls’ Games in 2015 and then Assistant Director of Sport (Girls) from 2018. She is now Shield Housemistress, previously having tutored in Phoenix and Eagle House for 12 years.
She has always loved sport, with Hockey and Netball as her favourite sports. She represented Sussex in both Netball and Hockey from an early age. Having to choose one sport to pursue, she opted for Netball and enjoyed 10 years playing with the South Region and National Premier League for Sussex Thunder. She balanced her playing career around her career at Hurst and Mum to two girls.
Ms Jutson coached at Sussex Netball Club for 14 years at both regional level and in the National Premier Leaguer for Sussex Thunder. Bex was also involved in the Surrey Storm Pathway, leading the PDP Academy at Hurst and was also Head Coach for the U19 NPL squad.
“Coaching has always been my biggest passion and I thrive on seeing what can be done for participation, enjoyment and driving players to be the best they can.”
