Areas of Expertise
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Aerial possession
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Analysing the opposition
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Coach Philosophy
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Communication and Man Management
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Continuity and Support Play
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Creating a Successful Team Environment
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Creation and Exploitation of Space
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Defence
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Developing a Comprehensive Coaching Programme
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Developing a Season Game Plan and Patterns of Play
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Developing a Team Profile
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Fitness Periodisation and Planning
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Maul
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Mental Toughness
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Passing Skills
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Physiotherapy
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Planning a Season Campaign
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Position Specific 2nd 5/8
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Position Specific Blind side Flanker
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Position Specific Fullback
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Position Specific Hooker
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Position Specific Lock
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Position Specific No 8
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Principles of Play
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Self Massage and Injury Prevention
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Sports Medicine
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Sports Psychology
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Strength and Conditioning
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Stretch and Strength
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Tackle Defence
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Tackle Technique
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Team Attack
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Team Building
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Team Strategy
Background
- IRANZ Specialist Tutor
- Assistant All Black Coach Current
- Coach of Wales 2002-2004
- Coached NZ A team in 2000 tour to Europe
- Coached Canterbury to NPC championships in 1997 & 2001, & assisted the Crusaders in winning the Super 12 title in 1999 & 2000
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