A Major achievement in sport for Llantwit pupils.

Two Vale of Glamorgan Sixth Form students are roaring ahead in developing their sports coaching qualifications.

Rugby loving duo Huw Williams and Rob Grapes, who attend Llantwit Major Comprehensive, have gained Dragon Sport organiser certificates just over a year after becoming involved in the initiative through their involvement with the junior set up at the town's rugby club.

Williams, who wants to be a PE teacher, has attended a Welsh Rugby Union Level One award scheme and, now allowed to coach independently, has taken over the coaching reins for the Llantwit women's rugby team.

He also fulfils a similar role for his school's under-14 girls' tag team and the under-17 touch team, both of whom are preparing for Health Challenge Wales fixtures later in the term.

Taking a BTec in sport, Grapes has also attended the Community Tag Skills Rugby Award scheme alongside Huw, and has aspirations to become a Level One coach as soon as a space becomes available.

They are both working as community rugby development officers as part of the Future Blues Schools' Programme which is supported by Millennium Volunteers and allows young coaches to develop their skills.

Their school also benefits from their evolving knowledge and skill as members of Llantwit Rugby Football Club youth team.

Dragon Sport co-ordinator in the Vale Rachel McGuinness said: 'Training Sixth Form volunteers to deliver safe and fun sporting sessions and encouraging them to develop on the coaching ladder is vital to ensure high standards and sustainability.'

To find out more about Dragon Sports in the Vale area you can telephone Rachel McGuinness on 01446 704681.