Coaches
At Sporting Futures our aim, like yours, is to 'Be the Best We Can Be'.
That's why the Sporting Futures Coaching Staff are some of the best Sports Coaches in Canterbury.
Our Coaching Staff play a extremely vital role in the Sporting Futures environment. Each Sporting Futures Coach aims to provide you with the skills, knowledge and work ethic to achieve your potential and ultimately succeed in your chosen sport.
All Sporting Futures Coaches have years of experience, impressive knowledge, great enthusiasm and are experts within their specific sports.
Introducing your Sporting Futures Rugby Coaches:
Scott Hansen
Scott has been involved in Rugby for many years and is well known and respected within the Rugby community in the Canterbury area and throughout New Zealand. Scott has a wealth of experience on an off the Rugby field, having played for the Canterbury Crusaders and represented Canterbury NPC teams and now as an IRB Accredited Rugby Coach.
Coaching:
IRB Level Four Coaching Certification – National Award Winner, 2006
Canterbury RFU Resource Coaching Staff , 2006-2008
Linwood Rugby Development Manager 2006-2008
Canterbury Colts “Technical Assistant”, 2006-2007
Canterbury Under 18’s Backs Coach, 2008
Playing:
Canterbury Crusaders ,1996
Canterbury NPC, 1994 – 1997
New Zealand Colts (White)
New Zealand U19s, U17s & U16s
New Zealand Secondary Schools
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Sporting Futures Rugby Resource Coaching Staff:
Other high profile Coaches to be added to the Rugby Coaching Staff in the near future. Stay tuned....
Introducing your Sporting Futures Football Coaches:
Gareth Turnbull
Gareth is the current Football Development Manager for the Coastal Spirit Football Club.
Over the past 7 years, Gareth has completed the Bachelor of Sport Coaching Degree from Christchurch College of Education and also a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Physical Education from Catawba College (North Carolina, USA). Throughout his University education in the US, Gareth also benefited from a Football Scholarship enabling him to compete at the highest Collegiate level. The combination of these two qualifications and experiences highlights Gareth’s ability in both playing and coaching Football.
In addition, Gareth has been involved in the following:
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Coaching:
Coastal Spirit Senior Womens 2009 - present
Mainland Federation Champs 2009 (U15 Girls)
National Secondary Schools Champs 2009 (Marian College)National Talent Centre NZU15 girls Head Coach
Holds International Team Coaching License 2009 (senior level 3)
Holds Level 2 Coach Educator LicensePlaying:
Canterbury United Daragons ,2006 - 2009
Catawba College (USA) 2004-2006
Coastal Spirit Seniors 2007- Present
Western AFC Seniors 2001 - 2006
New Zealand Secondary Schools
Gareth’s involvement with Sporting Futures will be to assist in the management, planning and development of all Football components and then in conjunction with Korouch Monsef deliver various sessions to the Sporting Futures Scholars.
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Korouch Monsef
Over the past eight years, Korouch has been very fortunate to build a career in the sports industry and in particular Football Coaching, which is Korouch’s true passion.
Korouch considers his Coaching experience at a number of established schools and sports academies to be a clear indication of his determination and ability as a Football Coach and Sports Educator. Korouch’s extensive practical experience and qualifications have provided him with a sound base to further his Coaching career and he hopes to be able to continually find new and challenging environments to reach personal and professional goals.
Korouch’s career highlights include:
- Completion of KNVB Coaching Licenses 1, 2, and 3 with 1 year internship at professional football club, Vitesse Arnhem, in the Netherlands.
- Named Director of Football for Mainland Football Federation, 2006-07.
- Named Technical Director of Football Canterbury United, 2008.
- Establishment of Canterbury United Academy and Coach of unbeaten National Youth League team, 2006-08.
- Canterbury Coach of the Year 2005 (2nd place in MPL, English Cup winner, quarter final of Chatham Cup).
- Coach of highest placed amateur team in Dutch professional youth league, 2005.
- Three seasons of professional football with Dutch 1st division club Wageningen FC, 1990-93
- Youth Apprentice at Liverpool FC / Tranmere, Aug-Dec 1989.
- Selected for NZ U20 squad in 1991 world cup qualifying tournament (Fiji)
- Selected for NZ U16 squad in 1986 world cup qualifying tournament (Taiwan)
Korouch is keenly looking forward to working with the Sporting Futures programme in the time to come. Alan Stroud 1986 - 1996 New Zealand All Whites 1985 - 2003 Canterbury Representative 2002 - 2007 Canterbury Goalkeeping trainer/coach
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Alan has been involved with football for many years. Alan represented New Zealand over a period of 10 years and is now involved with his local Canterbury community and is able to give back to young up and coming players. Sporting Futures is excited to have Alan involved with our program to share his wide range of knowledge, skills and experience.
Introducing your Sporting Futures Hockey Coaches:
Pat Barwick
Pat brings extensive National and International experience to Hockey Coaching with Sporting Futures. Pat has coached a multitude of hockey teams, at various levels, including the New Zealand Women's Hockey Team at the Barcelona Olympics !!!!! Email Craig REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS: Coaching Philosophy: The following two phrases sum up my coaching philosophy: I believe that being a coach is a privilege. I will do my utmost to create an environment where the players strive to achieve. This is possible by developing players individually and collectively so they can reach their potential. Coaching Achievements: Coaching Positions: 1999 Hutt Premier Men (1st Wellington competition) 2001 Wellington Under 18 Men 2002 Hutt Premier Men Wellington Under 18 Men (2nd National tournament) 2004 Canterbury Under 15B Boys (1st National Development Tournament) 2005 Tiger Turf National Under 16 Boys Head Coach Group Coach National Under 18 Coaching Clinic Canterbury Under 18 Women 2006 Tiger Turf National Under 16 Boys Head Coach Group Coach National Under 18 Coaching Clinic Canterbury Under 21 Coach 2007 HSOB/Burnside Premier Women (1st Canterbury Premier League) 2008 Canterbury Senior B women. Coaching Qualifications: 1997 Hockey New Zealand Level 1 2004 Hockey New Zealand Level 2 2007 Olympic Solidarity Coaching Course
Pat also represented New Zealand as a player for ten years, including an amazing 9 years as New Zealand Captain !!!!!
Pats' vast knowledge and immense experience provides Sporting Futures Hockey Scholarship holders a unique opportunity to learn their from one of the very best Hockey Coaching minds in New Zealand.
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Sporting Futures Hockey Resource Coaching Staff:
Craig Reynolds
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Greg Clark
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Selwyn Maister
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