Peter Thorburn

Coaching Categories

Facilitators
Specialist Coaches
Staff Coaches

Areas of Expertise

Analysing the opposition
Coach Philosophy
Communication and Man Management
Creating a Successful Team Environment
Developing a Comprehensive Coaching Programme
Developing a Season Game Plan and Patterns of Play
Developing a Team Profile
Planning a Season Campaign
Planning a Weekly Programme
Principles of Play
Role of the Coach
Selection
Team Profile, Strategy and Selection
Team Strategy
The Game Plan Model
The Review Process

Background

IRANZ Coaches’ Course Facilitator
Head Coach USA Rugby 2007
NZU19 Selection Panel, 2005
Head Coach/Director Rugby - Bristol Premier Team 2002-03
Forwards Coach at Bristol end of 2001-02 season
All Black Selector 2000, 2001(Wayne Smith and Tony Gilbert)
NZ Commissioner of Super 12 1995-1996
All Black Selector 1992, 1993(Laurie Mains and Earl Kirton)
NZ Divisional Team 1992,1993
NZ A 1992,1993
NZ Colts 1992,1993
NZ 7's Coach 1988,1989,1990,1993
North Harbour 7's Coach 1985-91
North Harbour Senior Coach 1985 to 1991 and 1997
40 games for Auckland as a loose forward 1965-1970
17 years Senior Club Rugby in Auckland

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