SUMMARY  

Rugby union coach specializing in scrum,forward and defensive maneuvers. Currently coaching the Canon Eagles Rugby Union team
in Tokyo, Japan. 
Former prop with 12 years professional: playing experience including the Blue Bulls, (South Africa), Yorkshire Carnegie/Leeds,(England), Sharks (South Africa), and Castres Olympiques (France).

Played under 12 separate coaches and gained unique, first-hand experience working with a variety of coaching styles. Gained rare insight on successful coaching techniques. Represented Namibia at the 2003 Rugby World Cup and 2007 Rugby World Cup. Served as Team Captain of the Namibian National Team from 2006 to 2009.

Skills include a strong passion for rugby, Level 2 World Rugby Coaching qualifications, and an experience-based understanding of players' coaching needs. Proven ability to communicate across cultural barriers with a broad range of players, teammates, and other coaches. Demonstrated leadership skills. Highly effective at teaching, training and developing athletes.
COACHING EXPERIENCE  CANNON EAGLES
Specialist Scrum/Forward and Defense Coach
May 2015 to present. Japan.
Helped the Eagles place 6 th out of 16 teams in the Japanese Top League in 2016. 
Strong analytical skills for identifying and addressing gaps in performance.
Ability to design and maintain comprehensive coaching plans for varied skill levels.
Experience working with non-English-speaking players and translators.
Firm emphasis on discipline and motivation.
INVESTEC INTERNATIONAL RUGBY ACADEMY
Forward Coach
April 2014 to April 2015, ongoing association. South Africa.
Provided instruction and coaching to rugby coaches across many levels of experience.
Excelled as an educator at the leading South African rugby academy.
BLUE BULLS TUKS RUGBY ACADEMY, UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
Head Coach
April 2013 to April 2015, ongoing association. South Africa.
Coached university-level students in rugby fundamentals, with a focus on scrums.
Produced many players who were subsequently recruited to professional teams.

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LIMPOPO BULLS, U/21
Forward Coach
January 2013 to April 2014. South Africa.
Trained, developed, and mentored under-21 players pursuing professional careers.
Organized and designed team fitness training goals and programs.

 

PLAYING
EXPERIENCE    PROFESSIONAL RUGBY UNION PLAYER
Prop
January 1999 to June 2010.
2007    Rugby World Cup, Namibia National Team (Team Captain).
2003    Rugby World Cup, Namibia National Team.
2008    to 2010: Castres Olympique, France (Top 14, Heineken Cup).
2006    to 2008: Sharks, South Africa.
2006    to 2006: Yorkshire Carnegie, formerly Leeds Tykes, England.
2004    to 2005: Blue Bulls Rugby Union, South Africa (Currie Cup).
2002    to 2003: Eastern Province Kings, South Africa.
2001:    Selected for the Springboks, S. African National Team (withdrew due to injury).
1999    to 2001: Northern Free State Griffons, South Africa.
Selected as Man of the Match, Super 12 against Queensland Rugby Union (2005).
Named in the Super Rugby "Super XV" two weeks in a row (2005).
EDUCATION     WORLD RUGBY (INTERNATIONAL RUGBY BOARD)
Level 2 Rugby Qualifications (2010).
Level 1 Rugby Coaching Qualifications (2010).
IRB Educators’ Course (2011).
STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
Candidate for Bachelor of Commerce – Economics in Transport
February 1997 to December 1998. South Africa.
1998:    Maties Rugby U/20 Team
1997:    Maties Rugby U/19 A Team
1997:    Maties Rugby Senior B Team
LANGUAGES    Afrikaans (Native)
English (Bilingual Proficiency)
French (Elementary Proficiency)
REFERENCES    Mr. Ian Schwartz
South African Rugby
Union
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