Steven McMahon
Waterford
Summary
Dynamic rugby coach with a proven track record at Rockwell College, adept at athlete recruitment and performance analysis. Expert in developing game strategies and fostering team cohesion. Recognized for effective communication and motivational leadership, successfully elevating team performance through tailored training programs and strategic game day adjustments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Munster Rugby RDO
Munster Rugby - Voluntary Position
Munster Region
05.2024 - Current
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Suggested exercise modifications to individual athletes to avoid strain and injury.
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
- Analyzed game film to create scouting reports on opposing teams.
- Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate overall team performance.
- Supervised strength and conditioning training sessions for athletes.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Collaborated with other coaches on game day strategy adjustments based on opponent tendencies.
- Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
JCT Backs Coach
Rockwell College
Tipperary
04.2024 - Current
- Facilitated team-building activities designed to boost morale.
- Fostered a positive and motivational environment to boost team morale and cohesion.
- Collaborated with athletic directors, parents, and other coaches to support athlete development.
- Collaborated with other coaches to develop comprehensive training regimens.
- Planned and implemented individualized training programs for athletes.
- Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Attended coaching clinics and workshops to stay current with coaching techniques and trends.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Recruited potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits and arranging and offering incentives.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Communicated rules and expectations to student athletes and performed necessary corrective actions.
- Utilized video analysis tools to review and improve team strategies and individual techniques.
Professional Rugby Player
Carcassonne USC
Carcassonne
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Mentored younger players on proper techniques, sportsmanship, and team dynamics.
- Maintained optimal physical fitness levels through active training, nutritional optimization and positive lifestyle choices.
- Participated in community events to bring positive attention to organization.
- Represented team at professional sporting activities, in media interviews and in support of charitable causes.
- Communicated with diverse group of fellow athletes, coaches, and game officials to maintain positivity and good sportsmanship.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols concerning equipment useage and medical treatment after injuries.
- Organized and led team drills during practice sessions to hone skills, tactics, and strategies.
- Identified personal strengths and weaknesses and adjusted techniques to enhance performance.
- Studied competitors to understand different strategies and gain important advantages.
- Served as an ambassador for the organization by promoting its values through social media platforms.
- Practiced good sportsmanship before, during and after sporting events and practices.
- Accepted constructive criticism from coaches and teammates to improve skills.
- Supported and mentored junior team members to promote collaboration and improve collective expertise.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with teammates both on-field and off-field settings.
- Performed pre-game warmups and stretching routines before matches to prepare body for competition.
Education
Master of Business - Project Management
Toulouse Business School
Toulouse, France06-2021
Leaving Certificate -
Rockwell College
Cashel, Tipperary06-2013
Skills
- Coaching techniques
- Game strategy
- Performance analysis
- Athlete recruitment
- Strength training
- Motivational leadership
- Effective communication
- Collaboration skills
- Benchmark setting
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
First Language
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Munster Rugby RDO
Munster Rugby - Voluntary Position
05.2024 - Current
JCT Backs Coach
Rockwell College
04.2024 - Current
Professional Rugby Player
Carcassonne USC
06.2017 - 06.2021
Master of Business - Project Management
Toulouse Business School
Leaving Certificate -
Rockwell College
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