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Profile:
As a coach/instructor Simon motivates athletes to maximize their potential by creating an innovative approach to teaching using various learning skill style’s in appropriate situations. Players are pushed to new limits, challenged mentally and physically and they develop existing skill sets, whilst learning new ones.
Simon is extremely determined to succeed personally and through the players he coaches. He has high expectations of himself as a coach and of those who play for him. Simon has played rugby for more than 25 years, in Ireland and Arizona , predominantly at fly-half and fullback. His 6 years of coaching experience spans different age groups, skill levels and positions – Assistant / Backs Coach and Head Coach.
" I believe that a successful team does not just come from great players, it stems from a solid organization. Having a strong backroom staff is essential to a winning program." - Simon Dunlop
Qualifications:
- Level 1 USA Coaching Certificate
Experience:
- Southern California Senior Women’s Griffins, Head Coach, 2010-12
- ASU Women’s Rugby , Assistant / Backs Coach, 2009 – Present
- Phoenix Storm Men’s Rugby , Head Coach, 2008–09
- Southern California Senior Women’s Griffins, Head Coach, 2005-08
- Southern California Senior Women’s Griffins, Backs Coach, 2004
- Scottsdale Lady Blues, Assistant / Backs Coach, 2004-08
Noteable Achievements:
- Promotion from Tier B to Tier A with S.C. Griffins (2007, 2010)
- 3 Griffins Players selected for USA Eagles Camps
- 1st win with Southern California Griffins at Nationals for 6 years (2006)
- 2 Consecutive League Championships with Scottsdale Lady Blues
Rugby Strengths:
- Ability to motive and encourage players to reach maximum potential
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
- Extensive experience and game knowledge
- Capable of teaching different player levels
- Achieved Success at Club and All-Star Level
- Developing game plans, analysis, training and playing schedules
References Upon Request:
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