Bio

Jess Forrester joined the Lancers as an Assistant Coach in April of 2024 under the Leadership of newly appointed Head Coach, Jo Anne Robinson. 

Forrester spent four years playing for Team Ontario before moving on to university where she was named team captain in her final year. In addition to her playing career, Forrester has taken on prominent leadership roles within rugby, including her involvement with the Belleville Bulldogs Club executive team. In 2021 she began coaching at CrossFit Belleville, which futher proves her coaching prowess and dedication to athlete development.

Forrester will use her leadership skills and team-first mentality to build a positive environment for the team. “I hope to be a positive role model for the athletes and help facilitate an environment where they are excited to learn and grow as athletes and players” She says. “I believe it takes every person on the field to win a game and hope to create an environment that empowers the girls to perform, learn new skills and be their best.”