TESTIMONIALS
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“As a coach for business leaders, Brent’s coaching has been transformative to our team. His approach focused on improving self-awareness and self-leadership, empowering individuals to unlock their full potential. Through tailored interventions and practical tools, he provided support / techniques that continue to enhance our staff’s self-efficacy even beyond the coaching sessions. I have seen a marked improvement in staff performance and engagement, following his coaching. His dedication to nurturing the development of our leadership team’s effectiveness and encouraging personal growth has left a lasting impact on our team, driving improvements not only in performance but also in the way we collaborate and achieve our goals together. Brent’s dedication to helping us become better professionals and well-rounded individuals has been truly inspiring.”
Ryan Le Roux
CEO of 11&1 and CEO of Leva
“Being coached by Brent has probably been one of the best decisions I’ve made this year. Balancing the demands of leading a growing project, managing a diverse team, and pursuing an MBA has been challenging. Through our sessions, I was able to work through personal development issues that proved invaluable in navigating these pressures. Initially, I thought I’d learn productivity tips and strategies for better work management. However, the true value of this experience was Brent’s ability to guide me in uncovering what drives me, identifying what truly matters, and helping me tune into my inner self amidst the noise of the outside world. I’ve gained clarity regarding what I want to achieve, and I’m more focused and sharper at work. What I really like about Brent’s coaching style is his ability to let me take the lead while exploring and unpacking the layers of my thoughts. His holistic approach made this journey not only transformative but also empowering.”
Jackson Thsabalala
Engagement Manager of Leva
“I worked with Brent for 2 years while he was Assistant Coach at the Sharks. I found him to be a reliable and conscientious person. He is a great coach that can build a system up from the ground and gets his message across in a simple but effective way.”
“I found his knowledge on defence and the kicking game very good. He has a great understanding of the building blocks and his background in judo gives him a functional movement edge. He has good meeting room qualities and his classroom sessions catered for all different types of learners (Auditive, practical, verbal, and visual).”
“I found Brent to be an intelligent individual, who is willing to take the lead in situations when required. His good judgement has been important on several occasions as we coached together. He has also provided loyal support to me. Brent is a trustworthy, hardworking person who can be relied upon.”
Jacques Nienaber
Former Springbok Head Coach, Current Leinster Lead Coach
“What really stood out for me is Brent’s ability to treat and see players as people first which brought out the best in me both on and off the field. Brent took the time to connect with players making them feel valued and understood. My overriding feeling from being coached by Brent is that I wanted to make him proud which is testament to his character.”
“Brent has extensive knowledge and detail on all aspects of the game allowing him to bring together all departments to create an aligned and elite performance programme. Brent pushes to create a professional environment in which players can learn, grow in, feel they belong and are valued.”
Lucy Packer
England and Harlequins Women’s Player
“Coach Brent has helped me improve my game immensely through his mental skills guidance. His ability to identify limiting beliefs and then gradually correct them, is second to none. He has been able to assist me with a range of different issues whilst equipping me with the skills to deal with adversity right in the heat of the moment. I cannot thank coach Brent enough for what he did for me. Everything I’ve achieved in the past year, I owe to him for his guidance and mentoring.”
Pepsi Buthelezi,
Sharks Captain & 8th man
“I had the privilege to experience Brent as a player and colleague in a coaching setup. Brent is someone I really trust because of his sound character, no hidden agenda’s, leading by example. He has a massive heart and passion not only for his career but also in life and people. He obtains a great balance between work and family which you can see in the way he treats his wife.”
“A feather in his cap is his personal management, the fact that he is aware of individual differences in people, how different personalities operates and treating them accordingly to get the best out of every individual to make the team stronger. He is also able to quickly figure out where to apply focus, through clutter and varying distractions.”
“He is a sponge for knowledge and is always looking to improve himself and to stay up-to-date with the latest research / trends, whilst willing to share this knowledge with coaches and educating others. This sets him apart from the rest. “
CJ van Der Linde,
Cannon Eagles Scrum & Defence Coach, Former Springbok, Forwards Coach Pumas & Montpellier
“Brents top notch organisational and leadership skills meant that the environment I entered into was set up for success. Brent has important high performance skills; attention to detail, passion, a desire to learn and grow, a deep understanding of performance, a strong work ethic and individual management skills. “
“For me, one of his most unique (and important) skills is his ability to give feedback, adequately challenge and honestly confront when necessary. In my opinion, Brent is one of the top coaches in the country, and one of the best I have worked with across all sporting codes, (soccer, cricket, hockey, rugby etc).”
Tim Goodenough
Executive Coach & High Performance Coach to Corporate sector & International Sports Teams
“Brent is a world class coach and quality human being. He is a man of impeccable character whose integrity is beyond reproach. He has excellent interpersonal skills and adds positively to the environment in which he works.”
“A big area that stood out for me was his ability to establish a good and healthy culture with a clear vision. He made it a point that everyone got to know each other deeply and this certainly helped everyone in the whole organization understand each other better.”
“Brent has a very broad base of coaching knowledge. His communication skills are excellent. As a strength and conditioning coach, he knew exactly what he needed from us as a department and how he wanted us to play. Brent’s knowledge and ability around load demands was outstanding, knowing how to integrate GPS into training seamlessly. He was always open to new scientific ideas to enhance performance, which made it great to work with him.”
Johan Pretorius
Former Head of Athletic Performance for: Sharks, Edinburgh, Kings, Worcester, Biarritz
“I’ve had the incredible privilege to call Brent my coach in one of the best women’s rugby leagues in the world, where Brent has transformed me into a machine of a rugby player, also , single-handedly creating an environment conducive of that transformation.”
“Brent is a natural thought leader; his vast knowledge of rugby is world class and instantly captures and engages players. His passion, energy and work ethic are contagious. He is just a fantastic human being! I am truly privileged to have had the opportunity to learn from the absolute best and level up my game.”
“With his laser sharp eye for detail, supremely organized and progressive approach, Brent is able to cater to very specific needs of the athlete. I’ve experienced this firsthand as a player and my technical abilities, especially as a front rower, grew exponentially.”
Babalwe Latsha
Springbok and Harlequins Women’s Player
“Brent is a highly intelligent and articulate man, who has tremendous organizational and management skills. Allied to this he has a huge work ethic. He is also a man of impeccable character, whose integrity is beyond reproach. All of this is borne out by the success he has had in his professional rugby coaching career and the high regard in which he is held.”
Alan Solomons
Former Springbok Assistant Coach, Director Rugby Edinburgh, Stormers, Kings, Worcester Warriors
“Brent is a detail focused coach that has a passion for execution. He cares for the human as well at the athlete and was great at connecting with the individual. Off field Brent was also very generous with his time and was a wonderful person to consult with around life outside playing rugby.”
“The lineout menu was a fantastic learning experience and the high standard he held us to within the drilling of reps made us a better team. His wrestling/grappling skills were fantastic and he invested time if you asked in the individual skills I wanted and needed to work on. Body movement patterns, breakdown and contact skills were areas Brent shared a lot of knowledge with me. He was very generous with his time and I truly felt improvement in the areas mentioned above through my work with Brent.”
“A mentor and a friend, I would be excited to work with him again.”
Emily Chancellor
Wallaroo and former Harlequins Women’s Player
“I was fortunate to coach alongside Brent on numerous occasions. His knowledge of the game is undoubtedly up there with the best and his stand-out characteristic is his ability to work with people. Brent has proven himself as one of South Africa’s best rugby coaches.”
“Brent has excellent communication skills, he is extremely organized, well prepared, and reliable. Brent also impressed me with a never ending hunger to learn more about the game. His success speaks for itself, keeping in mind that he had coached some teams with a limited talent pool and player budget, which shows he is a very highly rated rugby coach.”
Louis Koen
High Performance Manager SA Rugby, Former Springbok
“I have known Brent for more than ten years, both as friend and rugby colleague, and it has been clearly evident that he is a gifted rugby coach and a keen student of the game.
What impresses me most is his ability to develop and hone the skills of seemingly average players, turning them into successful, professional players in a short space of time.
“His technical knowledge and ability to coach all aspects of the game, as well as his people skills set him apart from most coaches I have worked with. His work ethic, discipline and commitment are beyond reproach.
Swys de Bruin
Former Lions Super Rugby Head Coach and Springbok Assistant Coach
“The thing that separates Brent from others is by far his humanity. Brent will always put the person before the position, he looks to the needs of the individual and is more concerned with the heart of those around him before dealing with their ability.
Brent has been a mentor that meets people where they are at and intentionally invests in those that he overshadows and is exceptionally diligent in putting himself aside for the betterment of those around him.
Often in a world that is so wavering, Brent’s integrity will be the character trait that will bring great comfort to a larger group because he stands strong in his values and won’t simply do what he can to be liked.”
Cameron Wright
Sharks Scrumhalf
“Brent’s role at Quins was to support the Women’s programme’s development at a pivotal time, alongside supporting the professional development and mentorship of key staff, whilst also coaching the areas of forwards and defence on pitch.
Throughout his time at Quins, Brent proved himself to be an incredibly dedicated and diligent coach. Committed, detail focussed and precise he is driven to improve performance and drive great outcomes on the pitch.
Brent is highly organised, well prepared, reliable and meticulous with a very strong work ethic. Technically, he is a highly skilled coach and will challenge and motivate players to ensure they are being pushed to be their best.
Alongside his technical capabilities Brent demonstrates strong values, is principled and loyal with very high integrity.”
Billy Millard
Director of Rugby: Harlequins
