I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Kent Lambert (ex-All Black) and I am currently seeking a Head coaching role.
I have over 20 years’ experience as a player at the highest level and as a coach. I have coached both female and male teams at club and representative levels. I have spent many years in the administration side and can appreciate all aspects of the role.
I have managed hotels for over 20 years and have a solid understanding of people. I have vast experience dealing with players, sponsors and committees and feel that I would be a valuable member to your organization.
I made the difficult decision to leave coaching as I could not commit the time I wanted due to business commitments. I have since left New Zealand and moved to Perth Australia. I am now able to commit all my time to my passion of coaching and feel that I would be a great asset to your organization.
I would welcome the opportunity to attend an interview and can be contacted at any time.
I have over 20 years’ experience as a player at the highest level and as a coach. I have coached both female and male teams at club and representative levels. I have spent many years in the administration side and can appreciate all aspects of the role.
I have managed hotels for over 20 years and have a solid understanding of people. I have vast experience dealing with players, sponsors and committees and feel that I would be a valuable member to your organization.
I made the difficult decision to leave coaching as I could not commit the time I wanted due to business commitments. I have since left New Zealand and moved to Perth Australia. I am now able to commit all my time to my passion of coaching and feel that I would be a great asset to your organization.
I would welcome the opportunity to attend an interview and can be contacted at any time.
EMAIL: kkoha@bigpond.com
NATIONALITY: New Zealand (Australian resident)
RUGBY RELATED:
- NZRFU: Certificate in coaching rugby, Level II coaching
- Massey University: Diploma in Business Studies--coaching
- New Zealand Touch Association Level I & II coaching certificate, Level I selections certificate
COACHING EXPERIENCE
- Massey University
- Central Hawkes Bay
- Hawkes Bay Colts Representative team
- Palmerston North College of Education
OTHER
- Introduced touch to Manawatu Region
More information, including CV, upon request.
AWARDS
1974: The Tom French Cup – Most outstanding Maori player of the year
1978: World Rugby Team Selection – Unavailable due to Rugby league commitments
1993: Coach of the year – Manawatu Touch Football Association 1st Division
1994: Merit Award Sports Administrator of the Year – Manawatu Sports Foundation
1995: The Manawatu Sports Administrator of the Year – Manawatu Sports Foundation
FIRST CLASS REPRESENTATIVE CAREER
1972 – 1977: New Zealand All Blacks – 11 tests and 29 games
1973 – 1975: New Zealand Maori All Blacks
1972 – 1974: New Zealand Universities
1972: New Zealand Junior All Blacks – Under 23
1972: New Zealand Colts – Under 21
1971 -1977: Manawatu Senior Representative
POSITIONS PLAYED
• Flanker
• Tighthead Prop
• Loosehead Prop
RUGBY CLUBS
1965 – 1968: Te Aute College
1969 – 1970: Waiau RFC, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
1971 – 1974: Massey University, RFC, New Zealand
1975 – 1977: Queen Elizabeth College Old Boys RFC, New Zealand
1978 – 1979: Penrith Rugby League Club, Australia
COACHING QUALIFICATIONS
• NZRFU - Certificate in coaching Rugby
• Massey University – Diploma in Business Studies – Coaching
• New Zealand Rugby Football Union – Level II Coaching
• Coaching New Zealand – CANZ
• Masters Level Coach – ICEP
• Coaching (Rugby) Practise certificate and evaluation form
• New Zealand touch association Level I coaching certificate
• New Zealand Touch Association Level II Coaching Certificate
• New Zealand Touch Association Level I Selectors Certificate
• New Zealand Touch Association Certificate of Recognition
COACHING CAREER
1987 – 1990: Massey University A Grade Team - Coach and Assistant Coach
1988: Palmerston North College of Education Team - Coach
1991: Queen Elizabeth College Old Boys RFC Team
1993: Massey University Colts – Championship Winners – Assistant Coach
1994: Massey University Colts – Championship Winners – Coach
1994: Manawatu Provincial Representative Under 21’s - Coach
1995: Massey University A Grade Team - Coach
1997 – 1998: Central Hawkes Bay Team - Coach
1999: Te Aute College First XV - Coach
2000: Hawkes Bay Colts Representative Team – Coach
RESULTS FOR MASSEY UNIVERSITY A GRADE TEAM
CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION EASTER TOURNAMENT POSITION
1987 1st 1987 2nd
1988 1st 1988 1st
1989 2nd 1989 1st
1990 3rd 1990 2nd
1988 Palmerston North College of Education Team
• New Zealand College of Education Winners
• 8 Players selected for New Zealand team to tour Australia
AWARDS
1974: The Tom French Cup – Most outstanding Maori player of the year
1978: World Rugby Team Selection – Unavailable due to Rugby league commitments
1993: Coach of the year – Manawatu Touch Football Association 1st Division
1994: Merit Award Sports Administrator of the Year – Manawatu Sports Foundation
1995: The Manawatu Sports Administrator of the Year – Manawatu Sports Foundation
FIRST CLASS REPRESENTATIVE CAREER
1972 – 1977: New Zealand All Blacks – 11 tests and 29 games
1973 – 1975: New Zealand Maori All Blacks
1972 – 1974: New Zealand Universities
1972: New Zealand Junior All Blacks – Under 23
1972: New Zealand Colts – Under 21
1971 -1977: Manawatu Senior Representative
POSITIONS PLAYED
• Flanker
• Tighthead Prop
• Loosehead Prop
RUGBY CLUBS
1965 – 1968: Te Aute College
1969 – 1970: Waiau RFC, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
1971 – 1974: Massey University, RFC, New Zealand
1975 – 1977: Queen Elizabeth College Old Boys RFC, New Zealand
1978 – 1979: Penrith Rugby League Club, Australia
COACHING QUALIFICATIONS
• NZRFU - Certificate in coaching Rugby
• Massey University – Diploma in Business Studies – Coaching
• New Zealand Rugby Football Union – Level II Coaching
• Coaching New Zealand – CANZ
• Masters Level Coach – ICEP
• Coaching (Rugby) Practise certificate and evaluation form
• New Zealand touch association Level I coaching certificate
• New Zealand Touch Association Level II Coaching Certificate
• New Zealand Touch Association Level I Selectors Certificate
• New Zealand Touch Association Certificate of Recognition
COACHING CAREER
1987 – 1990: Massey University A Grade Team - Coach and Assistant Coach
1988: Palmerston North College of Education Team - Coach
1991: Queen Elizabeth College Old Boys RFC Team
1993: Massey University Colts – Championship Winners – Assistant Coach
1994: Massey University Colts – Championship Winners – Coach
1994: Manawatu Provincial Representative Under 21’s - Coach
1995: Massey University A Grade Team - Coach
1997 – 1998: Central Hawkes Bay Team - Coach
1999: Te Aute College First XV - Coach
2000: Hawkes Bay Colts Representative Team – Coach
RESULTS FOR MASSEY UNIVERSITY A GRADE TEAM
CHAMPIONSHIP POSITION EASTER TOURNAMENT POSITION
1987 1st 1987 2nd
1988 1st 1988 1st
1989 2nd 1989 1st
1990 3rd 1990 2nd
1988 Palmerston North College of Education Team
• New Zealand College of Education Winners
• 8 Players selected for New Zealand team to tour Australia
RUGBY LEAGUE
1987 Massey University Rugby League Team
• New Zealand Tournament Winners
• 11 Players selected for the New Zealand University Training Team for the World Cup
TOUCH FOOTBALL
1994 – 1997 Manawatu Touch Association Representative Team
• Monitored Training Programs
• Helped Guide Players Nutrition
1985 – 1996 Manawatu Carlton Touch Association
• Head Coaching coordinator for 129 teams and 1700 members
• Ran coaching clinics for all grades
1989 – 1996 Coach Manawatu Representative Women’s team
• 1989 – 1990: First Nationals
• 1990 – 1991: Silver Medal - 2nd Division
• 1991 – 1992: Silver medal – 2nd Division
• 1992 – 1993: Gold Medal - 2nd Division
• 1994 – 1995: 1st Division
• 1995 – 1996: 1st Division
PLAYERS THAT HAVE PASSED THROUGH MY HANDS
ALL BLACKS
• Kevin Shuler
• Jason Hewitt
• Crestin Davis
• Piri Weepu
ADMINISTRATION
1985: Introduced touch football to the Manawatu Region
1985 – 1996: Tournament director of the Manawatu Carlton Touch Association
1991 – 1995: President of the Manawatu Touch Association
1991 – 1997: Central Districts Regional Tournament Director for the New Zealand Touch Association
1993: Tournament Director for the New Zealand Touch Association Inaugural Masters Nationals
1993: Setup new Rugby and Netball Sports Club – Waipawa Allsports Club
1994 – 1997: Tournament organiser for three New Zealand touch Association Nationals hosting some 2,500 People
1989 – 1995: Head of the fundraising for teams; Tournament Director for Various Tournaments; Member, National / International policy sub-committee – NZ Touring Teams
KEY SKILLS
• Coaching and Mentoring players
• Motivating and leading by example
• Consistent Decision making
• Management and Administration
• Managing resources and Projects
• Responding to and Managing change
• Identifying and developing Potential
• Gaining respect and commitment
• Negotiating outcomes on many Issues
• Organising and Planning
• Researching and Implementing
• Public Relations
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
DEVELOPMENT
• To prepare individuals and teams mentally and physically with a high skill level to be able to achieve long term success, and to keep striving for improvement
• To approach the task with the understanding that development is an endless process but the team must aim for perfection
• That a sound development programme will help achieve and ensure a healthy future for any rugby organisation
• That there must be continuous evaluation of progress and adjustments made when and where necessary
• To encourage members to increase their knowledge to prepare themselves for the future by making full use of the resources available e.g. NZRFU, other sports regional sports trusts etc.
STRATEGY
I will instil in all my Players that they must:
• Have the right Mindset
• Think positive at all times. Players must have a positive approach and always look for opportunities
• Think 1st Division, not 2nd Division and believe they can achieve this
• Work to achieve a higher standard than the opposition and not just do enough to achieve short term goals
• Be totally committed
• Be well organised – This will allow them quality time to achieve on and off the field and therefore eliminate unnecessary stress
• Not set personal goals to low
• Lead the way for younger players
• Have a professional approach, attitude makes a professional, not money
• Not allow unplanned circumstances to upset them, instil a “nothing upsets us” approach. This will facilitate concentration and focus with the tasks at hand
• Remember who they are representing, to be proud but remain humble and to work hard but be patient for success will come.
MY PERSONAL COMMITMENT
• I will develop confidence in my squad by demanding a high FITNESS, MENTAL and SKILL level.
• I will develop a clear team plan towards each game.
• I will develop the players to be able to play at a level the opposition team finds difficult to counter.
• I will develop a range of plays that are effective and can lead to the team scoring from anywhere on the field.
• I will be committed to the objectives of the club/organisation and to the achievement of their goals.
