Experience

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  Hawkes Bay Rugby Union

  • New Zealand
  • Spectator Sports
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Hawkes Bay Academy Manager - Player Development and Talent ID

    • Jan 2023 - Present

    I am responsible for leading the Academy programmes that develop 50 young men each year, assisting them to reach their goals to become professional rugby players. The programme operates in line with the New Zealand Rugby Union's six pillars of development - Technical, Tactical, Physical, Nutrition, Mental skills and holistic life skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to assist young men to grow into excellent citizens of our community and at the same time see them realise their potential as professional athletes.

  • Hawkes Bay Magpies Assistant Coach

    • Jul 2022 - Present

    As part of my role within Hawkes Bay Academy, I am a conduit between Academy Players and Professional Magpies Players.I am secondary coach across both attack and defence, and manage both:- Kick Strategy- Opposition Strike and Phaseplay

  • Global Academy Manager

    • Jan 2018 - Present

    Facilitate and delivery of the Hawkes Bay Global Rugby Academy, in coaching, management, insurances, and people management.Athletes from Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Easter Island, Tahiti, Canada, United States, France and Japan have come to Hawkes Bay Rugby Global Academy to learn how to become a professional, to train and play the New Zealand way.

  • Hawkes Bay Rugby 7s Coach

    • Oct 2017 - Jan 2022

  • Professional Rugby Player

    • Jun 2014 - Jan 2018

    Professional Rugby Player for the Hawkes Bay Magpies team, who play in the New Zealand Mitre 10 Cup (provincial competition).

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  Napier Old Boys Marist

  • Gisborne & Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

  • Mens and Colts 7's Rugby Head Coach

    • Nov 2014 - Dec 2023
    • Gisborne & Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

    Coaching the Sevens Programme to attend tournaments such as the New Zealand Marist tournament and Hawkes Bay regional tournament in Waipukurau.

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  Hawke's Bay Rugby Union

  • Gisborne & Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

  • Rugby Development Officer

    • Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
    • Gisborne & Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

    To develop and implement programmes which maximize the participation of players, coaches and referees and enhance the quality of coaching and players at all levels of rugby and to enhance the image of rugby at all times through being a positive role model in all respects and by showing a sound knowledge of all aspects of Rugby Development.Key tasks include:• To develop coach recruitment and education strategies at all levels and to facilitate the delivery of NZRU Coach Education Programmes.• To formulate a written Rugby Development Plan for the Provincial Union that focuses on the recruitment, development and retention of coaches and players.• To facilitate and evaluate NZRU/ACC Injury Prevention initiatives (eg. RugbySmart, Small Blacks, Secondary Schools, DORC and any other NZRU coach development programmes).• Implement projects that provide ongoing support, training, mentoring, advice and resources for coaches at Senior Clubs, Secondary Schools, Junior Clubs and coaches of Hawke’s Bay Representative Teams.• To liaise with RSO, Government Agencies, Clubs & Schools with regard to courses and funding etc. (eg SPARC)• Assist with the facilitation/delivery of age grade player development sessions in association with Academy Staff and Magpies Staff, with a strong focus on coach development.

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  Ahuriri

  • Gisborne & Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

  • Head Coach of U15 Mens Rugby Team

    • Mar 2015 - Jan 2018
    • Gisborne & Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

    Coaching a combination of three schools to help boost the participation throughout the region.

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  Cityfitness

  • Napier

  • Membership Consultant

    • Jan 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Napier

    Membership consultant is responsible for the on boarding of new clients within the gym. Typical tasks include calling potential clients, having daily meetings in regards to planning outreach events, taking people through the gym and doing a needs analysis on potential client to see their best fit within the club.

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  St Andrews College, Christchurch

  • Christchurch

  • Rugby Coach

    • Feb 2013 - Aug 2013
    • Christchurch

    Planning and implementation of activities for student athletes. Tasked with preparing athletes for weekly games.