NAME: Fernando Tomasello

COUNTRY: Spain

NATIONALITY: Spanish

LANGUAGES: English & Spanish

Profile Overview

Rugby Coach (Level 3 Certified by World Rugby) and Football Coach (Level 2 Certified) with 25 years of comprehensive experience as a sports coach. I have coached at all levels, including children, youth, and senior teams, as well as regional and national squads. For over 8 years, I served as the coach for regional youth representative teams and also as the head coach of a senior women's team. Additionally, I was part of the coaching staff for Colombia’s U20 national rugby team as a forwards coach.

My extensive playing background, spanning more than 30 years, gives me a holistic understanding of the game and enables me to identify opportunities for growth and development. I excel at fostering innovation within teams, inspiring focus on shared goals, and implementing effective group management methodologies.

A confident public speaker, I thrive in front of large audiences, bringing energy and enthusiasm to every interaction. I view diversity as a powerful asset, creating opportunities for collective success and continuous improvement.

 

Coaching Qualifications

2024                   World Rugby Strength and Conditioning Level 1 Course. World Rugby

2023                    Advanced Coach Certification

    IRANZ International Rugby Academy, New Zealand 

2021                    Certified Coach - Crusaders International Academy, New Zealand

2021                    Sport Management Diploma – SENA

2020                    Sport Marketing – Colombian Rugby Federation

2018                    World Rugby – Coach Level 3

2017                    National Technical Certification – certitication # 25080103. Bogota Institute of Sports & Recreation.

2016                    Colombian Rugby Federation – Coach Level 3

Coaching Experience

  • 0000 - Arquitectura R.C. Madrid, Spain 2023-2024

    Head Coach Running the Senior Teams of the club as a Head Coach. Helping in planning process of the Academy for youth teams U16 & U18. Help and improve the capabilities of all the club's staff coaches.

  • 0000 - Bogota Union Senior Team, Bogota, Colombia 2017-2020

    Head Coach

  • 0000 - Minotauros Rugby Club, Bogota, Colombia 2017-2022

    Head Coach

  • 0000 - Colombia Federation 2010-2014

    U20

  • 0000 - Bogota Union U19 Team 2008-2017

    U19 & U21 Head Coach