ABOUT

About Brent

Brent is a High Performance Coach and Speaker working alongside individuals, teams, coaches and leaders across both the sporting and corporate sectors. He is known for is kindness and honesty in going above and beyond, to help people and teams unlock, transform and sustain performance.

Brent brings lessons to life in a relatable manner, through powerful story telling and simplifying performance interventions that are useful, into practical actionable steps. He is a former teacher and professional rugby coach, with over 23 years of experience. A 2016 nominee for SA rugby coach of the year, Brent has coached in the Super Rugby, Gallagher Premiership, Premier Women’s Rugby, Champions Cup, Premier Currie Cup and University Cup competitions.

He is a member of the International Coaching Federation and bound by their code of conduct. He is a qualified Executive Coach, Systemic Team Coach, Advanced Coach in integrating neuroscience for high Performance, Neuro Linguistics Practitioner and is presently doing his Masters in Coaching for Behavioral Change. Brent is known to be hungry for knowledge and continuous personal growth, seeing him constantly researching and spending time learning from others, to sharpen his craft. 

He delivers a range of services through an evidence-based coaching approach that is grounded in and driven by research in psychology and neuroscience.

He has a proven track record of transforming individuals and teams, elevating them from underperformers to top achievers in record time. His exceptional skill in taking seemingly ordinary teams and helping them to exceed expectations, consistently achieving extraordinary success against the odds, is truly remarkable. Now, he’s ready to do the same for you.

Benefit from his vast experience in successfully supporting people and teams in pressured environments, navigating challenging waters, such as liquidation, staff turnover, burnout, conflict, and many other aspects that undermine performance. 

Rest assured, he will deliver the desired impact for you and your team. 

COmpetitions coached

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TIMELINE OF ACCOLADES

2021
THE SHARKS

Runners up of Premier Currie Cup & Super Rugby Unlocked.

2020
THE SHARKS

Top of the Super Rugby Log when COVID-19 hindered competition.

2019
GRIQUAS

Champions of Supersport Challenge Cup. Semi-Finalists of Currie Cup Premier Competition for first time in 21 years!

2018
PUMAS

Unbeaten champions of Supersport Challenge Cup. 

2017
PUMAS

Most turnover tackles and breakdown steals in Premier Currie Cup. Scored 24 more tries than 2016. Record wins vs. Bulls & Western province.

2016
BOLAND

Gained promotion to the Premier Currie Cup for the 1st time in 7 years, SA Rugby Coach of the Year Nominee.

2014
GREY

GreyHigh  Ranked 5th  in South Africa.

Beat Grey College (Bloem) for first time in 10 years.

2013-2011
NMMU

Coached NMMU to their most successful season in the history of the Varsity Cup on a tiny budget. Semi-finalists Varsity Cup. Champions of Grand Super League.

2011
NMMU

Champions of National University Tournament B Section. Gained promotion to A Section.

2008 - 2009
BORDER BULLDOGS

One of only two unbeaten teams at Craven Week tournament and produced player of tournament.

Coaching

Career Summary

ASSISTANT COACH

HEAD COACH

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR OF RUGBY

SPORT COACHING CREDENTIALS

Level 3

World Rugby level 3 qualification

Diploma

Diploma in Rugby Theory and Practice - South African Rugby Institute​

Performance

High-Performance Coaches Course - IRANZ

Specialised

Specialised Skills & Unit Coaching Course - SARI

Programs

Proficient in use of Sports Code, Power BI, Kitman Labs, Catapult and STATSports.

LEADERSHIP & BUSINESS

With extensive experience coaching leaders and teams across various industries, I have successfully provided support through challenges such as liquidation, organizational change, staff turnover, burnout, conflict, fundraising, sponsorship, and numerous other factors that can undermine individual and team performance.

PERFORMANCE AND LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

Systemic Team Coach

Accredited Practitioner

PC in Executive Coaching

ND Sport Management

Team Connect 360

Accredited Practitioner

Advanced Coach

NLP Practitioner

Member

Accredited