Colin Randall Lloyd
Benoni
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with over ten years of experience in school infrastructure maintenance and grounds management, complemented by exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to teamwork. Expertise in coaching and mentoring athletes across various disciplines, fostering skill development and personal growth from youth to senior levels. Proven track record in building winning teams, enhancing player performance, and minimizing injury rates through innovative training programs. Strong strategic planning and communication abilities are paired with extensive knowledge of rugby regulations and best practices, ensuring effective leadership both on the field and in facility management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Management and Rugby Coach
Benoni High
01.2014 - Current
- Responsible for Maintenance Team day to day tasks and activities
- Responsible for the upkeep of sports grounds as well as the entire school infrastructure
- Responsible for the organizing of all sports tournaments and events of the school
- Assist with planning and organizing of all sports meetings of Benoni High.
- Managing and arranging of all sports marketing and sponsorships and recruitment of sports talents.
- Managed and coached multiple school rugby teams, achieving a 100% semi-final qualification in 2024, including a championship win with the U14 team
- Recruited high-caliber athletes from various backgrounds, contributing to a diverse pool of talent within the team environment.
Head Coach - Professional Gold Cup
East Rand United RFC
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Head coach of East Rand United Gold up —2019
- Valke Provincial U/17 forwards assistant coach —2019
- Benoni High 1st team backline/defense, 2020/2021
- Rugby Director Benoni High School 2023/2024
- Valke Grant Khomo Backline Coach 2020/2021
- Valke Grant Khomo Head coach 2022/2023 - Undefeated Tournament
- Valke Grant Khomo 7’s Head coach 2023
- Valke IPT 7’s Coach 2023
- Craven Week Backline Coach 2024
- Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
- Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
- Improved team performance by implementing effective training programs and strategies.
Assistant Senior Bockline and Defense coach
East Rand United
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Senior team played the finals in two consecutive seasons
- Obtained a first ever ranking of 2nd in the Peregrin league in 2017/2018.
- Team received an invitation to play in the Gold Cup in 2018.
West Technical Advisor and Defense coach
Leopards Rugby Union
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Responsible for analyzing all games and strategic planning during the Vodacom and Currie Cup season.
- One on One coaching and mentoring sessions with players to rectify performance gaps based on the game analyses.
- Assist as backline coach and defense specialist.
Romania Director/Head Coach
Constants Forul Rugby Union
01.2010 - 11.2012
- Responsible for the overall performance of the Union.
- Organized offensive and defensive scrimmage and training practices. Manage the seasons planning and player schedules.
- Responsible for discipline over coaches and players.
- Act as the spokesperson for TV and radio as well as marketing and sponsorship for the union.
- Define the game plan and coaching for the season. Analyse the capacity of players and adopt game plan. Design and implement the required activities to ensure conditioning, fitness, skills and training development. Manage the injury profile of the players with the medical staff.
- In Romania the season consists of two leagues e.g. the South African Vodacom and Currie cup On arrival in Romania the Farul Union was in the 6th place of the lower league. On my departure they concluded the season in third place in the top league losing in the semi-finals against Timisoara coached by Chester Williams.
Education
Grade 10 -
Gordon High School
Somerset West, Western Cape12.1995
Skills
- Leadership
- Motivator
- Good Communicator
- Scouting talent
- Technical coaching
- Sponsorship acquisition
- Player development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Strategic Planning
- Results-driven
- Parent relations
- Maintenance oversight
- Problem Solving
Accomplishments
Professional Rugby Career as a Rugby Player
Golden Lions Union (2007 - 2009)
- Super 14: Wing and Fullback 2007
Leopards (2004 - 2006)
- Vodacom Currie cup: wing and fullback 2004 - 2009.
- Currie cup 2006 (record holder): Most tries in Currie cup season
- Pleayed for Royal XV vs British and Irish Lions tour.
Griquas (2003)
- Vodacom / Currie cup: wing and fullback 2003
Western Province (2002)
- Vodacom / Currie cup: wing and fullback 2002
- SA ‘A’ cup: wing and fullback 2002
Western Province (2001)
- Under 21: wing fullback 2001
Schools and Rugby Unions - Additional Coaching Positions
- Head coach of East Rand United Gold up —2019
- Valke Provincial U/17 forwards assistant coach —2019
- Benoni High 1st team backline/defense, 2020/2021
- Rugby Director Benoni High School 2023/2024
- Valke Grant Khomo Backline Coach 2020/2021
- Valke Grant Khomo Head coach 2022/2023 - Unbeaten
- Valke Grant Khomo 7's Head coach 2023
- Valke IPT 7's Coash 2023
- Valke Craven Week - Backline Coach 2024
- Valke Craven Week - Backline Coach 2025
Languages
English
Elementary (A2)
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Head Coach - Professional Gold Cup
East Rand United RFC
12.2018 - 12.2019
Assistant Senior Bockline and Defense coach
East Rand United
01.2017 - 12.2018
Maintenance Management and Rugby Coach
Benoni High
01.2014 - Current
West Technical Advisor and Defense coach
Leopards Rugby Union
01.2013 - 12.2013
Romania Director/Head Coach
Constants Forul Rugby Union
01.2010 - 11.2012
Grade 10 -
Gordon High School
References
Eugene, Hore, 082 927 5394
Additional
- Professional Rugby Career as a Player
- Golden Lions Union (2007 - 2009)
- Super 14: wing and fullback 2007
- Vodacom Currie cup: wing and fullback 2007, 2008, 2009.
- Leopards (2004 - 2006)
- Vodacom /Currie cup: wing and fullback 2004, 2005, 2006.
- Currie cup 2006 (record holder): Most tries in Currie cup season Royal XV vs British and Irish Lions tour.
- Griquas (2003)
- Vodacom / Currie cup: wing and fullback 2003
- Western Province (2002)
- SA 'A' cup: wing and fullback 2002
- Vodacom / Currie cup: wing and fullback 2002
- Western Province (2001)
- Under 21: wing fullback 2001
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