Sports Coaching

I am an international rugby coach who specialises in developing athletes, focussing on micro details to achieve success. I have been coaching for over 15 years. I played international and professional rugby in England and have played and coached in over 10 different countries.  

I also ran a hugely successful one-to-one Private Academy in the UK, supporting players from the age of 12 to 21. I have worked with and developed players who are now full-time professional players, senior internationals and junior international players.

I use the skills I have learned in rugby coaching, alongside my degree in Sports Conditioning and Coaching, to train across a range of sports. I am currently working in elite Tennis, Swimming, Badminton, Rugby Union and Football.

I am always excited to develop and support athletes on their sporting journeys.

These are some of the key areas in player management and coaching I have found helpful for players:

  • One to One sessions via a video platform to work on key skills
  • Video analysis of individuals after matches and games
  • Mental skill training and tactical understanding
  • Helping instruct parents and players around education and club contracts
  • 100 % focus on the individual and their pathway
  • Global sporting options
  • Nutritional advice and plans
  • Strength and Conditioning techniques and movement patterns
  • Specific Strength and Conditioning programs
  • Testing and monitoring of players

I have also helped sports clubs and governing bodies on a consultancy basis. I evaluate and mentor their existing coaching team, working with them to develop their skills – alongside working on strategy and philosophy through guest coaching sessions and skills-based sessions.

I work on team culture and within organizations to help them become more sustainable with an outsider’s perspective. When doing video analysis sessions, I also assist with session planning and develop local players to make them a success.

ASPIRE BELIEVE ACHIEVE

“The amount of work Matt did with me allowed me to achieve my first international cap, his knowledge and support and hard sessions taught me the steppingstones and understanding of building on good foundations. He still touches base with me now and I will be forever grateful for him taking me on”

“There is no way I would even be playing rugby if it was not for Matt’s  persistence to keep pushing me and opening up contacts around the world to develop my skills. The time Matt invested in me and supported me on my journey has far exceeded any coach I have ever worked with”

“Online coaching and support has been amazing for me. My pass box kick and all-round game has improved. It’s great to be practising and have a coach in your ear fine tuning your skills but its also the video analysis on a one-to-one point of view that helped me set goals for the next games. Also booking in for review sessions with Matt helped support and answer any questions I had, he is available any time and I must thank him for all my success”

Matt has been working with me since I was 14 and I have experienced both the one to one coaching in the UK  and now his management from abroad. He helps me navigate through moving positions, via video analyse, he’s helped me find education options and has not only been a coach but mentor. I know if I need anything he will help and is looking out for my interests this enables me the confidence to express myself on and off the pitch and get honest feedback”

Bahamas Rugby Football Union

  • Built a sustainable relationship with the nation and other clubs around the world for player development
  • Delivered a fitness and coaching plan to prepare the national team for the Nations Cup
  • Supported and gave feedback on national squad selection
  • Delivered individual player programmes for short and long term player development

Washington DC Furies

  • Completed an assessment of club progress – on and off the pitch
  • Delivered a coaching workshop to players & coaches: provided expertise on delivering a sustainable model with a clear, concise plan on what to expect in the future
  • Delivered a comprehensive report on coach recruitment, clear goal setting and understanding on how best to cater for the needs of all players across all levels of ability
  • Developed the commercial aspects of the club with a focus on building a sustainable club that has an active involvement in the community and can retain and recruit new players
  • Built a new commercial opportunity via a sponsorship payment with a local business – a way to grow the club in the community and also add a new revenue stream to the club, with potential to grow the relationship up to a value of $10,000 a year

Tulane University 

  • Implemented and developed a strategy to improve short and long term player development
  • Increased awareness of women’s rugby within the alumni and community
  • Won a national championship with an un-seeded team. They continue to have success due to frameworks and cultures put in place, driven by player empowerment