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Durham, Gb

Durham, England, United Kingdom

Mens BUCS 7s Champions 2024 (3rd successive year)

Durham, United Kingdom

Mens National BSR League Champions 2019/20 & 2021/22, Women's National WNL League Champions 2021/22, Mens BUCS 7s Champions 2022 & 2023.Multiple graduates playing professional rugbySignificant numbers of players earning international selection each year (Student, 7s and U20 level)Close relationship with premiership academies with players on joint contracts2019/20 Backs, Attack and Breakdown Coach Men's Performance Programme2020/21 Backs, Attack and Breakdown Coach Men's 1st XV & Women's Performance Programme Lead2021/22 Backs, Attack and Breakdown Coach Men's 1st XV & Women's Performance Programme Lead2022/23 Acting Head of Rugby - Head Coach Men's 1st XV & Overall Performance Rugby Programme lead

United Kingdom

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Plan and lead the coaching delivery to the Premier XV alongside 3 man assistant coach groupLead on forward play and set piece in unit specific deliveryWork closely with Director of Rugby to plan & deliver all aspects of on field performance Liaise closely with Wellington Lions regarding the development of those MSP players with either Mitre 10 or academy contracts (or who are under consideration for future selection)Negotiate availability of Super Rugby contracted players for club selection

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Backs and Attack Coach for the U16's Wellington provincial team Identify players for Williment week training campSelect provincial squad from Williment week 4 team competition Prepare squad for provincial U16's competition

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Lead the coaching delivery of WRFU performance 7s programme1 win, 2 runners up and a 6th across 4 provincial tournaments 2 players contracted to Black Ferns 7s3 further players contracted to Black Ferns 15s (all new contracts)

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Manage planning and delivery of all on field activity, both performance and development, across the clubChair weekly game planning/review meetings & selection meetings with Prems coaching staffLead on recruiting, mentoring, facilitating CPD opportunities and development planning for all coachesLead on player recruitment - especially through Wellington Academy, partner colleges and marquee overseas playersDeliver specific technical coaching to players when coaching staff require supportDeliver specific coaching support to players with representative potential Provide specific mentoring to coaches wishing to progress beyond club rugbyOversee the player development structure within the club - including planning and launching an Academy for 2019Conduct an annual performance review of both the coaches and the performance side of the club in generalWork closely with associated colleges to ensure a proactive plan is in place so that school leavers are prepared to transition into adult rugby Provide specific technical support to partner colleges - both player facing and coach cpdWork with the Union to identify and progress players for representative selection through Wellington Academy or Mitre 10 Cup rugbyRun St Patricks Silverstream Rugby Academy (one of the top colleges in NZ) and provide technical consultancy to their coaches

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Assistant to Ex All Black as Head CoachResponsible for Set Piece, Open Play Attack and Breakdown4 Players made Mitre 10 wider squad, 1 made match day squads

St Albert Edmonton

Led the planning and coaching for Mens Performance squad in winning the Alberta Cup provincial competitionSquad included 3 full Canadian InternationalsWith high squad turnover from previous season introduced dynamic attacking philosophy and innovative aggressive defence structureFinished regular season 9-2 securing try scoring bonus point in all league gamesAveraged 39.5 points scored per game across season

Darlington

Head Coach of DMP Sharks in the RFU Women's Premiership. Squad includes multiple England Internationals (at one point 7 full current internationals)

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Manage Team Northumbria Rugby program of 5 teams and 150 playersHead Coach of Men's and Women's 1st XV• Planned and Delivered full restructure of the Rugby Program following review, resulting in rise in participation, improved win ratio (28% in 2011/12 up to 68% in 2014/15), and reduced costs.• Developed highly player centred approach to ensure maximal development opportunities for potentially elite players on programme - regularly producing players at representative level (2014/15 includes 2 new Full Internationals and 1 U20 International from Women's programme, and 1 Student and 1 U20 International from the Men's programme)• Engaged fully with Premiership Academy and NGB to attract the best players possible onto the programme, and developed players at Northumbria towards Academy contracts and A league experience• Used target setting, mentoring, and performance reviews to manage part time staff• Worked with the Head of Performance to manage the Rugby Union Budget • In conjunction with Marketing department brought in 3 sponsors to the club, including a large investment firm committed to 3 years of funding• Researched and liaised with multiple professionals to build high quality support structures to the rugby performance program • Built strong strategic partnerships with key stake holders by proactively seeking out individuals and selling the long term benefits of partnership with the University• Proactively sold the benefits of CV development and experience to increase the number and quality of volunteers whilst mentoring final year students with career planning and life skills

Mentor new and developing coaches through coach accreditation and CPDDelivered on Level 1, 2, and Towards Level 3 Courses as well as wide range of CPD'sCoach Mentor to Hampshire School of Rugby 10/11

North England

Leading the coaching for the U20's 'North' Divisional team as part of the England U20s County selection process.

Northumberland

Head Coach of Senior County XV playing in RFU County ChampionshipCounty Division 2 Champions 2012/13

Proactively liaised with Staff and other Directors to produce a new bonus scheme to reward long term loyalty and those who brought 'added value' to the companyResearched and advised on both alternative income streams and cost saving measures in dealing with change in demand in local areaPresented alternative strategies in both marketing and pricing in order to maintain stability during period of increased competition and decline in demand for service Director with direct responsibility for reviewing and signing off child welfare policies

Won back to back RFU County Shields (2010 and 2011) at Twickenham through building a positive and motivated team environment focused on passionate but clear leadership and absolute clarity of expectation within every team roleThrough proactive communication and building of strong personal relationships attracted key stake holders into a previously failing programFocused on high quality experience and delivering a professional environment at all times

Wiltshire

Delivered the RFU strategic plan within the county of Wiltshire by liaising with clubs and other stake holders to ensure local delivery was suited to client needsThrough positive, supportive approach and supervised practical experience, mentored and assessed Level 1, 2, and 3 coached in both amateur and professional environmentPlanned, delivered, and reported on the annual action plan for Dorset and Wiltshire Rugby, working closely and in constant communication with all relevant professional departments as well as the 25 clubs and multiple voluntary interest groupsGenerated £30k of income annually through project bids, partnerships, and sponsorship, to maintain community coaching programThrough building close and trusting working relationships with key volunteers achieved a rise from 2 to 20 clubs having a long term development plan and 2 to 13 clubs having accreditationPresented to the RFU Community Department on the specific local success of the national 'Go Play' campaign in which Wiltshire clubs saw a 20% increase in members and Corsham RFC recruited 25 new individuals to the club.Managed the full time RFU Community Coach including setting and reviewing work program and ensuring personal development through leadership opportunities and performance reviewsThrough thorough planning, quality communication, and a flexible approach delivered multiple large scale tournaments for schools, including events with over 1000 players at a single venue

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