Dan van Zyl
Palmerstown,Ireland
Summary
I am a former South African Rugby Player that captained the Springboks during midweek games on tour and also represented Bristol, Stormers, Blue Bulls, Mpumalanga and the SA Barbarians in a career that included playing 1st class cricket and being a Junior Springbok Judoka.
I have spent the last 24 years coaching in Ireland at various levels and age groups.
Having worked for the Leinster Branch of the IRFU as a Coach Development Officer for 11 years, I decided to start my own business, Rugby Academy Ireland, where I’m the director of the 1st Independent Rugby Academy in Ireland.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Director of Rugby
Rugby Academy Ireland
Stradbally, Laois
2018.06 - Current
Responsible for our player pathway and programming so that players can reach their full potential and become professional rugby players
Coach Development Officer
Leinster Rugby
Dublin, Leinster
2010.09 - 2018.03
Planning, developing, managing, and implementing coaching and rugby programs through all age groups and genders.
Coach Education through accreditation, mentoring and developing of coaches at all levels.
Player Identification and development where I have been involved in all areas including Mini, Youth, Woman’s, 7’s and Senior level and have coached at International, Provincial, Club and School level.
Regional Development Officer
Leinster Rugby
Dublin, Ireland
2007.09 - 2010.09
Responsible for Coach Education and Player Development in Metropolitan area
Director of Rugby
Club and School
Dublin, Ireland
2002.07 - 2007.09
Professional Sportsman
Various
, South Africa, England
1990.01 - 2002.07
Education
Stage 4 - Coaching
IRFU
IrelandNQF level 6 advanced certificate in conditioning - Strength and Conditioning
IIFT
South AfricaSkills
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to delegate
- Mentoring
- Organisation
- Programming
- Effective communicator
Timeline
Director of Rugby
Rugby Academy Ireland
2018.06 - Current
Coach Development Officer
Leinster Rugby
2010.09 - 2018.03
Regional Development Officer
Leinster Rugby
2007.09 - 2010.09
Director of Rugby
Club and School
2002.07 - 2007.09
Professional Sportsman
Various
1990.01 - 2002.07
Stage 4 - Coaching
IRFU
NQF level 6 advanced certificate in conditioning - Strength and Conditioning
IIFT