BECOMING A COACH

Becoming a coach was always a passion that I wanted to pursue. It was what drove me throughout high school. I was usually in leadership roles throughout my rugby playing career in school. I was always able to motivate people to perform and do better. Western Province Rugby Academy has given me the opportunity to realize my dream and finally step into my rugby coaching role, as opposed to being a player. In 2020, I was able to successfully do my World Rugby Level 1 in coaching. I finally had a glimpse of what was waiting for me in the future – I was so excited! I also was able to complete the World Rugby level 2 at the WPRA in 2020.

As of 2021, I started coaching at different schools, with the help of RSD, to build confidence as a coach. The first time I was able to coach was my most memorable moment ever, as I was able to see the improvement and the happiness in the players faces. That was when I knew that I was on the right track. I have been coaching rugby at Curro Hermanus for a few months, with the same group of players, and it was an amazing experience and inspiring to see the improvements over time. I hope to fulfill my goals and become a Provincial Coach or an International Coach, with the help of the

WPRA. I have crossed over to this new journey in my life: from a being a player to a coach and am now pursing my true passion. Thank you very much WPRA for the opportunity!

~ Henrique Coetzee