Experience

Fédération Internationale de Volleyball - FIVB

• Switzerland
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Coach - National Beach Volleyball Program of Vietnam

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Head Beach Volleyball Coach, Volleyball Federation Vietnam, Can Tho 2021-2023 As Head Coach for Volleyball Federation of Vietnam Beach Volleyball Program I was responsible for the development and implementation of a National Beach Volleyball program and to create sustainable performance pathways to successfully identify, develop, support and progress talented athletes to achieve future international success. My Key responsibilities include developing a detailed Beach High Performance Plan that is evaluated by Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Athlete Development, Coach Development, Competition, Sport science/medicine, Daily training environment and Management. Achievements - Top VIE Women’s team V.N.L.Nguyen/N.L.T.T Vy improved their FIVB world ranking from 371 to 103 (Sept 30th) in only 5 months in 2022, including the best result ever by a VIE Team at an Asian Championships (32 Team draw tournament) finishing 9th. - First Vietnamese Women’s Team to ever beat Thailand in an International Event. - First Vietnamese Men’s Team to ever beat Japan in an International Event. - First VIE U19 Team to ever qualify for a FIVB World Junior Beach Volleyball Championships Qualifying Tournament. - Creation of 'National Women's Development Squad' with a focus of LTAD. - First 'Perana Sports' Coaches Up Skill Workshop completed - BVBStats - First Beach Volleyball + S&C Coaches up Skilling Course held in Phu Quoc



AZ Training

• United Kingdom
• Construction

• Head Beach & Indoor Volleyball Trainer/Co-owner

  • May 2015 - Mar 2021

  AZ Training offers : High Performance Volleyball & Beach Volleyball Consulting, High Performance Volleyball & Beach Volleyball Coaching, Community Beach Volleyball Programs, Personal Fitness Training & Massage Service. AZ Training's main focus, is to provide the greater community a sporting program to promote personal growth in the individual, and to help them to achieve a healthy and balanced lifestlye through volleyball and regular exercise. AZ Training believe the combination of the positive ideals that accompany team sports, and the long-term health benefits of physically active lifestyles are what make sport such a fantastic avenue for social engagement, skill development and personal improvement within communities. AZVP is a Holistic Beach Volleyball Coach driven program that encourages athletes to think, take risks, make decisions and work as a team.AZVP Training sessions include: Sand training, water recovery, injury prevention & strength/conditioning, weekly performance analysis, nutritional supplement packs and more! For more information on how to become a member contact us either through Facebook or email us: az.training@hotmail.com https://www.facebook.com/AZTrainingVball



PalmerStone - AUS Beach Volleyball Team

• Head Coach

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

  In 12 months as Head Coach I developed the PalmerStone Beach Volleyball Program into a Full time Beach Volleyball Program, which included – • 8 Sports Service Providers - Physiotherapist, Doctor, Chiropractor, Masseuse, Sports Psychologist, Exercise Physiologist, Technical skills coach and Part time training partner. • The team finished 2nd on the Renault National Beach Volleyball Tour (5 Events) after being together for only 6 months. • In only 3 FIVB World Tour events together PalmerStone gained a World Top 20 result - 17th in Anapa Open, Russia.



One TN Mining & Exploration

• Senior Field Technician

  • May 2011 - Nov 2013

  • All-round field assistant with the knowledge and skills to provide holistic exploration services. • Specialised in field operations and logistics exploration programs. • Responsible for the leadership and mentoring in Core Orientation. • Exploration Site Supervisor of Remote Camp Sites up to 20 people. • Full exploration sampling techniques, and environmental rehabilitation including site and track rehab. As Senior Field Technician I have set up and supervised such Exploration Drilling programs as • Monax Mining – South Gap Copper/Gold Exploration Program • 2 Drill rigs - 7 holes over 8000m • Remote Camp Site of up to 20 workers • Minotaur Exploration – Cloncurry Copper/Gold Exploration Program • 1 Drill Rig – 9 Holes over 8000m • Remote drilling site • Iron Road – Central Eyre Iron Ore Exploration Program • 5 Drill rigs • Supervised Core Farm with 10 workers.



ATSC Wildcats Klagenfurt Volleyball Club

• Division 1 Bundesliga Head Coach

  • Apr 2010 - May 2011

  - Program, plan and deliver a high-quality holistic training program for the 2010/11 season with the goal of guiding a very young development side and hold the clubs position in the Bundesliga. - Individual case management of a team of young development athletes. - To schedule extra-specialised training sessions to ‘high priority’ athletes selected into national AUT junior squads. Achievements • As head coach of the ATSC Volleyball Club our ‘Junior’ team exceeded the expectation of the club, by not only holding our position in the 1st division but, we had 3 athletes selected in the Austrian National Junior Team.



ATSC Wildcats Klagenfurt

• Technical Trainer - ATSC MEVZA Women’s Team

  • Apr 2010 - May 2011

  - Deliver specific technical training sessions outlined by the Head Coach for individuals and the squad. - Provide individual Performance Analysis video edits for athletes to review personal performance and technique work at trainings. - Provide ‘In Game’ Scouting information to the Head Coach. - Deliver specific technical training sessions outlined by the Head Coach for individuals and the squad. - Provide individual Performance Analysis video edits for athletes to review personal performance and technique work at trainings. - Provide ‘In Game’ Scouting information to the Head Coach.



South Australian Sports Institute

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Volleyball Coach

  • Mar 2007 - Feb 2010

  • Plan and deliver a high quality-training program focused on the individual development of the technical skills, tactical awareness and physical and mental capacities of SASI athletes to prepare them for selection and ultimate success at Major Junior & Senior International Beach or Indoor Events for Australia. . • To be responsible for the delivery of an effective talent identification and talent development program for potential elite volleyball players • To coordinate targeted development squads / athletes in conjunction with network coaches • Monitor trends and innovations in international Beach and Indoor Volleyball, integrating them into the daily training environment. • Liaise with the HPM on all matters related to the program. • Conduct coach education seminars and workshops for network coaches on a regular basis. Achievements - In 3 years (2007-10) as South Australian Sports Institute Coach the program produced • 3 AIS Indoor Scholarship Holders & 1 AIS Beach Scholarship Holder • 5 Athletes that competed at Youth/Jnr World Beach Championships • 7 Australian Senior Women’s Team Representative • 2 Australian Youth / Junior Beach Women’s Team Representative • 3 Australian Youth / Junior Beach Men’s Team Representatives • 6 Australian Youth / Junior Indoor Women’s Team Representatives • 3 Australian Youth / Junior Indoor Men’s Team Representatives



Volleyball Australia

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Women's Head Coach - National Youth & Junior Program

  • 2008 - 2010

  • Plan and deliver a high quality-indoor training program focused on the individual development of the technical skills, tactical awareness and physical and mental capacities of Nationally Identified Youth and Junior athletes to prepare them for selection and ultimate success at Major Junior & Senior International Beach or Indoor Events for Australia. .• To be responsible for the delivery of an effective talent identification and talent development program for potential elite volleyball players• To coordinate targeted development squads / athletes in conjunction with network coaches • Monitor trends and innovations in international Beach and Indoor Volleyball, integrating them into the daily training environment.• Liaise with the HPM and Pathways Manager on all matters related to the program.Achievements • Asian Youth Championships 2008 - Manila • Arafura Games - Silver Medal 2009 - Darwin• Trans Tasman Cup Champions 2009 - Melbourne• Only Australian Team to go up in FIVB rankings.• 3 Athletes from this squad went on the represent AUS at 2016 Rio Olympics

• National Youth Coach - Men & Women Beach Volleyball

  • 2009 - 2009

  Plan and deliver a high quality beach volleyball training program focused on the individual development of the technical skills, tactical awareness and physical and mental capacities of Nationally Identified Youth Teams to prepare them for FIVB World Youth Beach Volleyball Championships, Turkey.Achievements • Peacock/Mercer finished 5th - Australia's best result ever at a World Youth Championships.



Mt Lofty Volleyball Club

• Spectator Sports

• Head Coach

  • Apr 2004 - Dec 2006

  2004 Men's AVL National Champions. 2006 Women's AVL National Champions Description • Plan an overview of the training period between trials and AVL, factoring in tournaments and any extended training opportunities to address identified weaknesses in the squad. • Holistically Case Manage each Athlete in the Squad. • Individual plan each training session in detail with specific goals set and appropriate drills and activities designed to achieve them. • Be responsible for the training, conduct and discipline of players at all times. • Identifed areas for improvement in each player and provide a positive, safe and energized environment for learning and progression. • Developed and clearly communicated a style of play and game plan suited to the players selected. • Adhered to all guidelines set for coaches and any direction given by Mt Lofty AVL Committee.