Experience

James Hargest College

• New Zealand
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Physical Education Teacher

  • Feb 2022 - Present



Mission Heights Junior College

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Physical Education Teacher

  • Apr 2018 - Jul 2022



Mount Maunganui College

• Mount Maunganui

• Physical Education Teacher

  • Feb 2017 - Jan 2018



Athletic Development 360

• Director

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2018

  We Provide RESOURCES and SUPPORT for Coaches, Trainers, Parents and Sports Organisations who work with Young Athletes. AD360 is for coaches, by coaches. Our mission is to equip coaches and trainers with the most usable and applicable tools and resources, so that young athletes can experience the best opportunities to succeed. We Provide RESOURCES and SUPPORT for Coaches, Trainers, Parents and Sports Organisations who work with Young Athletes. AD360 is for coaches, by coaches. Our mission is to equip coaches and trainers with the most usable and applicable tools and resources, so that young athletes can experience the best opportunities to succeed.



The Athlete Factory NZ

• Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, NZ

• Strength & Conditioning Program Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2017



Aktive

• Pathway to Podium Strength & Conditioning Coach

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

  Guide and equip pre-elite athletes with the tools to achieve sustainable success Guide and equip pre-elite athletes with the tools to achieve sustainable success



Netball Northern

• Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

  • Nov 2014 - Nov 2015



Rangitoto College

• North Shore - Auckland

• Head of Strength & Conditioning - Athlete Performance Academy

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2012

  Role: Provide effective and age-appropriate strength and conditioning training for Athlete Performance Academy (APA) athletes. In addition to this role I was also involved in the review of the previous High Performance Sports Programme and creation of the new APA programme with the Director of Sport and High Performance Sports Programme Manager. Key Accountabilities: Deliver strength and conditioning training for APA athletes. Instill a quality training ethic and appreciation for strength and conditioning training for sports Plan all training sessions in advance Complete termly fitness testing and assessments Write individual athlete progress reports including fitness testing results Lead and supervise tertiary work experience students Maintain regular communication with the Director of Sport and High Performance Sports Programme Manager I worked with approximately 140 athletes in total, including 20 NZ Age-Group Representatives and 40 Regional Representatives. Highlights included one athlete who won Gold and Silver Medals at the Oceania Judo Junior Championships, one who won Most Valuable Player at the NZ National Under 21 Basketball Tournament, and another athlete who placed 5th in his Class at the World Youth Yachting Regatta.



Prokicking

• Auckland, New Zealand

• Founder and Head Coach

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2012

  Prokicking provides education and instruction to rugby players and coaches of all levels who wanted to improve their knowledge and performance in kicking. Highlights have been assisting All Black Nick Evans’ through 2007-08’, plus being flown to California, U.S.A, to conduct kicking clinics with numerous major clubs and colleges in the area including Stanford, Sacramento State and UC Davis. Learn more at http://kickingessentialsbook.com Prokicking provides education and instruction to rugby players and coaches of all levels who wanted to improve their knowledge and performance in kicking. Highlights have been assisting All Black Nick Evans’ through 2007-08’, plus being flown to California, U.S.A, to conduct kicking clinics with numerous major clubs and colleges in the area including Stanford, Sacramento State and UC Davis. Learn more at http://kickingessentialsbook.com



New Zealand Football

• Auckland, New Zealand

• Sports Scientist / Strength & Conditioning - Young Football Ferns

  • Sep 2009 - Oct 2010

  Role: This multi-faceted role involved the delivery and monitoring of strength and conditioning programmes to players with a focus on development and performance; advice and delivery of sports science processes regarding training and game day nutrition and recovery, plus on-field warm ups, conditioning sessions and fitness testing. Key Accountabilities: - Deliver various modes of training central to the conditioning of elite athletes including (but not limited to): - Resistance training (including Olympic lifts), speed development, plyometrics, speed and agility, and HIIT. - Writing training programs (periodisation, maintenance etc.) - Provide sports science services including (but not limited to): hydration monitoring and strategies, sports nutrition strategies, thermoregulatory practices including acclimation strategies, hr monitoring and application, recovery practices, and travel strategies. - Provide appropriate fitness testing and performance tracking. - Align with directives from the Head Coach and work collaboratively with all members of the management group.