Experience

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  Waikato Rugby Union

  • Hamilton

  • Rugby Development Coach

    • Aug 2010 - Present
    • Hamilton

    Key Responsibilities • Assisting club & schools with coaching and player development programmes • Key staff – team member of the Waikato Emerging players pathway (U14-19)• Assist and coach the pre academy High Performance group (U16-17)• Resource coach for the annual Chiefs under 18 development camps• Position Specific Coach for the Waikato ITM – Junior Squad (U19 – Senior)• Building and maintaining relationships with Fukuoka University, Japan • Resource Coach for visiting Japanese “Top League” players• Talent identification to create and maintain player databases and succession plans with up to date player position criteria’s that can be measured against • Player development by educating and implementing programmes that cover the 6 pillars: Technical, tactical skills, Mental, Holistic, Nutrition and Physical preparation improvements• Develop and mentor young Waikato emerging players on to the national and international stage • Portfolio includes being the Campaign Manager/Coach for U17, U18 & U19s development programmes• Player ID & Resource Coach for the U14 &15 development programmes• Delivery of NZRU/IRB Development & Teenage of Rugby coaches courses • IRB Coach Educator & Assessor • Delivery of all other Coach development initiatives for example Coach development Workshops Coach mentor programmes • Delivery of all compulsory Coach registration courses (Junior, Secondary & Senior level)

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  Bay of Plenty Rugby Union

  • Tauranga

  • Rugby Coaching Coordinator

    • Mar 2009 - Aug 2010
    • Tauranga

    Key Responsibilities• Develop and implement coach and player development strategies for the Bay of Plenty Province• Implement and facilitate Coach Development programmes at all levels • NZRFU Level 1 & 2 ( Facilitator – Presenter – Assessor ) • Facilitate player development – High performance pathways• Assist / Support all Clubs & Schools in the Bay of Plenty Region• Facilitate U5 –U13 Holiday Programmes• Campaign Manager and Head Coach of the U16 representative team

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  NEWYOU Personal Training

  • Dublin Ireland

  • Personal Trainer

    • Jun 2008 - Jan 2009
    • Dublin Ireland

    To fill in the gaps before I returned to New Zealand

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  Wanderers FC Dublin Ireland

  • County Dublin, Ireland

  • Head Coach & Director of Rugby

    • Aug 2006 - Apr 2008
    • County Dublin, Ireland

    Key Responsibilities • As Director of Rugby I oversaw the senior sector of the club. Developed coach, player and administration strategies to deliver a quality rugby programme• Head Coach of the Senior Squad (A & B’s ) • 1st team promotion • Engagement with senior management and rugby committees• Create positive links with local High-Schools • Run 7 & 10s tournaments for School leavers• Established an Under 20 team • Over-see all off field day to day running of the Senior & U20s teams

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  Les Mills World of Fitness Victoria St Auckland

  • Victoria Street Auckland New Zealand

  • Personal Trainer

    • Jan 2000 - Aug 2006
    • Victoria Street Auckland New Zealand

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  Auckland University Rugby Club

  • Auckland City, New Zealand

  • Head Premier A Coach

    • 2004 - 2006
    • Auckland City, New Zealand

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  North Shore Rugby Football Club

  • Devonport

  • Head Premier B Coach

    • 2000 - 2003
    • Devonport