Merlin Gape O'Donnell

Developing Player Programme Coach at Harlequins
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Guildford Area, United Kingdom, GB
Languages
  • English -
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Credentials

  • Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid Work
    1st4sport Qualifications
    Apr, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • England Rugby Referee Award
    England Rugby
    Jan, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level 3 Coaching in Rugby Union
    Rugby Football Union
    Jan, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • RFU Leadership Academy
    Rugby Football Union
    Apr, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level 2 Developing Coaches & Match Officials
    Rugby Football Union
    Jan, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Play it Safe
    England Rugby
    Jan, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level Two Rugby Union Coaching
    Rugby Football Union
    Apr, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level One Strength & Conditioning for Sport
    Rugby Football Union
    Jun, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level One Rugby Union Coaching
    WRU
    Jun, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • Community Tag Leader
    WRU
    Oct, 2011
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level One Referee Foundation
    WRU
    Oct, 2011
    - Nov, 2024
  • Level One Community Sports Leadership
    Sports Leaders UK
    Oct, 2010
    - Nov, 2024
  • Coaching Licence
    Rugby Football Union
    Apr, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Harlequins
    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Developing Player Programme Coach
      • Jul 2016 - Present

      • Plan, lead, assist coaching of DPP, Junior EPDG training sessions & internal matches• Assess at trials and nominate players for the programme• Support players with their individual development plans• DPP Lead Coach for 2020/21 season

  • England Rugby
    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Community Rugby Coach
      • Oct 2019 - Sep 2020

      • Developed coaches, teachers, match officials & club volunteers through mentorship and coaching• Led & managed the Student Internship Programme (East Hampshire)• Delivered on CPD courses and RFU projects• Coached men’s rugby at University of Winchester• Supported clubs with the recruitment and retention of players• Promoted all variants of the game to engage new or returning players through inclusive and creative coaching sessions

  • England Rugby
    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Backs Coach - NatWest Grassroots Barbarians
      • Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

      Invitational position to coach the Women's South NatWest Grassroots team for an exhibition game at Twickenham against the North

  • Weybridge Vandals Rugby Club
    • United Kingdom
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Rugby
      • May 2017 - Jun 2019

      • Led the creation of a Club Development Plan, working in collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve growth targets• Developed club coaches through mentorship and working closely with Club Coaching Co-Ordinator to organise targeted support and CPD• Managed a senior budget, club admin and the recruitment of staff• Managed the Player Pathway, leading both Colts and Senior RugbyProgrammes in collaboration with coaches, physios, club officials & parents• Coached Seniors, Colts, U21s & 7s• Middlesex 7s Plate 2018, Promotion to LSW3, Surrey Cup 2019• Senior Assistant Coach July 2015 to May 2017

  • TASIS The American School in England
    • United Kingdom
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Rugby Coach
      • Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

      • Lead the rugby programme for the Varsity squad• Plan and deliver coaching sessions and team meetings• Manage coaching team

  • SURREY RUGBY
    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • DPP Coach
      • May 2015 - Apr 2018

      • U15 Lead Coach 2017/18• Collaborate with coaching team to plan training sessions, assess at trials and lead squad at matches• Created an Individual Development Plan for players• Support development of coaching team by facilitating self-reflection,feedback and mentorship• Lead communications with coaches, parents and CB

  • Weybridge Vandals RFC
    • Senior Assistant Coach
      • Jul 2015 - May 2017

      • Plan & deliver coaching sessions for the senior squad• Lead on Performance Analysis (preview/review, facilitate meetings, statistics)

  • London Welsh Rugby Football Club
    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Performance Analyst
      • Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

      • Film and code training sessions• Opposition analysis reports and facilitate unit/team analysis meetings• Live and post match coding, individual coding and statistics• British & Irish Cup 2016

  • Haslemere Preparatory School
    • Sports Assistant
      • Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

      • Deliver P.E lessons, manage teams at fixtures and complete pupil reports

  • WRU - Welsh Rugby Union
    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Performance Analyst Intern
      • Oct 2013 - May 2014

      • BSc Sports Coaching & Performance course placement• Filmed training, regional and 6 Nations matches

  • Newport Gwent Dragons
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Community Rugby Coach
      • Feb 2012 - Mar 2012

      • University coaching placement, delivering rugby sessions to primary schools

Education

  • University of South Wales
    Bachelor of Science (BSc), Sports Coaching & Performance
    2013 - 2014
  • University of Glamorgan
    Foundation Degree, Rugby Coaching & Performance
    2011 - 2013

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