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Matthew Smit

Dunvegan

Summary

I would love the opportunity to coach at Holy Rosary as I feel that I could add a new perspective coming from St. Benedict's College. Having rowed with the top Boy's Rowing School in South Africa for 6 years, I feel that I have learned a wide variety of high-level skills in this sport. I have competed at the Buffalo Regatta 3 times as well as at a large number of local and provincial regattas.

Our trip to the USA allowed me to be exposed to rowing at an International level and enabled me to see the sport in a whole new light. I feel, with my extensive participation in the sport and my short experience in the 1st 8, that I have a lot to offer in the coaching field.

I am very keen to get involved at any level and would love to be considered for a coaching position at Holy Rosary. I would love to see Holy Rosary become the top girls rowing school in South Africa.

Overview

13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work history

N/A

Education

Matric -

St. Benedict's College
Bedfordview
2013.01 - 2025.11

BAcc Degree - Accounting

Emeris
Sandton
2026.02 -

Skills

  • Rowed for St, Benedict's College for 6 years
  • Participated at the New Hampshire Championship in New Hampshire USA 2023 and achieved a 2nd place with St Benedict's
  • Participated at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, USA in 2023
  • Reserve at SA Schools Boat Race 2024 Part of the crew that won the spares race
  • Won gold medals at Gauteng & SA Champs as part of the 2nd 8 crew
  • Calm under pressure
  • Excellent Problem-solving abilities

Affiliations

My hobbies include playing golf, going to Crossfit & Cycling.

Accomplishments

Half Colours for St. Benedict's Rowing

Most Improved 2nd 8 Oarsman 2024

Timeline

BAcc Degree - Accounting

Emeris
2026.02 -

Matric -

St. Benedict's College
2013.01 - 2025.11

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Matthew Smit