ERASMUS Zander

As a coach I like to connect with my athletes on a personal level.I pride myself in setting a positive environment where learning can take place.

My core values make me a stable, well-rounded person. I am a dedicated and loyal participant in all activities that I am involved with. I believe that respect is not a given, but it is something that is earned.

Although I perform well within a team, I flourish with individual task execution. I subject myself to authority with ease and I communicate well with seniors as well as subordinates.

Education
•Sport Science major (2012)
•Post Grad Certificate in Education (2013)
•IRB level 2 Coach -15’s
•IRB level 1 Coach- 7’s

P.E Teacher (2014-2024)

Coaching experience
•Rugby Coach 15’s (2008-2024)
•Rugby Coach 7’s (2017-2024)
•Strength and Conditioning Coach (2013-2024)

Coaching Roles and Responsibilities
•Sharks Schools S&C Coach
(u/17) -National Champions (2022)
(u/18) -Craven Week (2023-2024)
•Sharks Schools High Performance (u/18) Coach (2022-2024)
•Sharks Schools (u/16) selector (2022-2024)
•Westville Boys High School (Wbhs) (u/16 A) Head Coach + S&C Coach (2023-2024)
•Wbhs First 7’s Coach (2022-2024)
• Wbhs First XV Assistant Coach- Forwards + S&C (2022)
•Amanzimtoti Rugby Club- Assistant Coach- Forwards + Defence + S&C Coach (2023-2024)
•Crusaders Rugby Club (u/20) Head Coach + S&C Coach (2021)

Hobbies and interests
I enjoy spending my free time being active, fishing, playing golf, running and going the gym. I love being a husband to my wife and a father to my sons . I participate in charity programs and love to help other people and I am an active member of our local church. I am an avid traveller and the development of my talents on all levels is paramount.