NAME: Gareth Hopkins

COUNTRY: United Kingdom

NATIONALITY: Welsh British

LANGUAGES: English Welsh

Profile Overview

I have a proven track record of achievement, both within the working environment and

through extra-curricular activities. I have won numerous awards throughout my working ca-

reer but have still managed to maintain a balance with my social activities.

As a person who is involved in many activities, I have developed excellent organisational

skills to ensure I plan my time effectively. This enables me to achieve maximum output in

minimum time, as well as handle several activities simultaneously.

I have a responsible and mature approach to any task I undertake, or situation that I am pre-

sented with. I believe these assets will stand me in good stead for any future positions

that I undertake.

 

Management positions:

2009/10: (Professional)

Team manager for the Celtic crusaders to run and manage all age grade teams.

From under 14s to the 1st team.

Wales Rugby League U14s to the national team managing day to day running of up

and coming international games.

Day to day work including liaising with the RFL on rules and regulations regarding

safeguarding under 14s and up, running day to day player issues such as housing

pay etc.

Making sure all travel was in place for away games, working with head coaches re-

garding kit payments and training venues.

Making sure physiotherapist and doctors were available on match days also work

with stadium managers regarding changing facilities and entrance and exits if in case

of fire etc.

Making sure player welfare was up to high standards.

Meet with physiotherapists regarding player injuries and are on course within the

mandatory time frame to get them back fit.

Work closely with the kit manager regarding playing kit and if any issues should

arise, replenishment of kit immediately from suppliers.

Realise updates on upcoming games and monitor player injuries with the media

manager also work with him/her regarding programme notes.

Report to the GM for weekly updates on all aspects of the rugby playing side.

Make sure players wages were on time and correct.Work with the club house manager regarding refreshments for the player’s pre/post-

match,

Liaise with Nutrition Company regarding stock and supplements.

Work with players regarding media and sponsor comments.

Liaise with lease car companies for players cars and mileage allocation. (Monthly

meets)

Meet with community managers regarding community initiatives that we are under-

taking (schools and clubs)

Contract negotiations with players then report to the GM to discuss player’s options

and increase in certain aspects of the new contract.

To control playing budgets and academy budgets.

Players and staff 1st point of contact.

To create and send weekly training schedule.

 

Maesteg RFC, 2008 to 2011. (Semi Professional)

Build a new team from the previous year as 23 players left and had to recruit from

the local area to come and play for Maesteg.

Build a club on a solid footing.

Control budget for the season.

Discuss win bonuses with players.

Help attract sponsorship.

Build a team ethos that help us in year 2 of our plan.

Lease with physiotherapist regarding stock, players injuries and also scans etc.

Work closely with the chairman/secretary regarding club aspirations.

Work closely with the finance officer at the club regarding budget and income/outgo-

ings.

Speak with supporters club to build a one club ethos.

Keep the supporters up to date with all news regarding teams etc.

Work closely with kit manager regarding equipment.

Book transport and refreshments for away travel.

Arrange team bonding weekends.

Arrange playing kit and off field wear with club kit supplier.

Look at player retention throughout the season.

Work closely with the DOR regarding issues he has and also keep him updated on

the playing side and club matters.

Keep all coaches up to date on rule changes and regulations.

Work with the WRU to send permits and also send registrations.

All player administration.

Players 1st point of contact.

 

Maesteg Harelquins RFC 2013/2017 (Amateur)

Build a team that is the most successful within club rugby in Wales.Build a sponsorship portfolio for a team which has very limited funds, but very suc-

cessful on the field.

All administrative work regarding playing matters.

Playing kit and off field garments, run club shop on line.

Help with cost cutting measures to keep the club running.

Book transport for away games.

Work closely with the head coach regarding playing and club matters.

Monthly meets with club committee regarding club and playing matters.

1st point of contact for player issues or injuries.

Weekly meetings with the club doctor and physiotherapist.

Source nutrition supplier for pre/post work out.

Run playing budget regarding kit/ medical and transport payments.

 

Forces Exiles, invitational 7s/10s/15s charity rugby team.

Playing rugby around the UK, Europe and worldwide to help injured military service

men and women and families.

The charity was set up to bring to light how families cope with loved ones killed or

injured in action, we would go into homes to help with garden maintenance and

home improvements that the service person would normally carry out.

My duties included help source players and playing kit, also transport locally and in-

ternationally.

 

2017-2018 took a year out to spend with my family.

 

2018 - 2020 team manager with Maesteg harlequins RFC.

Gained promotion from division 1 west to the WRU championship, also Glamorgan

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Coaching Qualifications

LEVEL 2 rugby union, wants to work towards a level 3 

Working towards level 2 rugby league. Then level 3 

Coaching Experience