- Playing sports (hockey, golf, padel)
- Listening to music
- Running
- Playing video games
- Spending time with family
Nathan Glenn Elliott
Summary
Currently pursuing a degree while coaching and working in education. Passion for sports developed from a young age, leading to a strong commitment to teaching since 2023. Demonstrated ability to engage and inspire students through athletic programs and educational initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Hockey Coach
Trinityhouse Little Falls
Little Falls, South Africa
01.2025 - 08.2026
- Coached junior boys in 2025 and 2026 for the high school (U14-U15). Won the Boden C-section in 2026
- Coached boys' hockey across U8, U9, and open squads for the primary school
- Umpired open boys' (primary and high school) hockey matches
- Coached U9 boys cricket in 2025
- Coached U10 boys cricket in 2026
Hockey Player
Wanderers
Sandton, South Africa
01.2023 - 08.2026
- Play for men's 2nd team (M01 division)
- Play for men's 1st team (MPREM division)
- Won the most improved player award in 2024 (2nd team)
- Won the best player award in 2025 (1st team)
Physical Education Teacher
Northwest Christian School
Northcliff, South Africa
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Physical Education Teacher for Foundation phase
- Coached senior girls' hockey team during term 3
- Coached U11 boys' soccer team during term 2
- Coached U9 boys' cricket team during terms 1 and 4
Hockey Coach
Wanderers hockey club
Sandton, South Africa
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Received Best Junior Coach Award in 2024 for exceptional contributions to junior coaching.
- Facilitated skill development for U13 girls using tailored coaching sessions.
- Coached U8-U11 boys and girls, enhancing junior performance through consistent training.
Junior Hockey Umpire
SAHA
Randburg, Johannesburg
01.2017 - 12.2023
- Umpired senior boys hockey team at Northwest Christian School
- Umpired matches at the KHS girls' festival
- Umpired multiple tournament games for Shumbas Hockey Club
Education
Bachelor of Education - intermediate phase
Edutel Online university
12-2022
High School -
Northcliff High School
Northcliff, GP12-2022
Primary School -
North-West Christian school
Northcliff, GP12-2017
Skills
- Coaching techniques
- Tactical strategy
- Skill development
- Player assessment
- Player development
- Adaptive coaching
- Working with children
- Teaching
- Sports management
- Leadership skills
Accomplishments
- Received the 'head boy' award in primary school (grade 7)
- Elected as a prefect in high school for the end of grade 11 and the whole of matric
- Played in the Boden tournament (grades 8 and 9) and maintained our spot in A section
- Played in the Aitken tournament (grade 12) and maintained our spot in A section
- Played in the Elite Club Championship hockey tournament in 2025 at Riverside Hockey Club in KZN. We won our relegation game and remained in the top division
Certification
- Level 1 first aid certificate
- Level 1 hockey coaching certificate (SAHA)
- Level 0 hockey umpiring (SAHA)
Social Media
- Instagram - @nthnelltt
- Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-elliott-119015319
Interests
Timeline
Hockey Coach
Trinityhouse Little Falls
01.2025 - 08.2026
Hockey Coach
Wanderers hockey club
03.2023 - 08.2024
Hockey Player
Wanderers
01.2023 - 08.2026
Physical Education Teacher
Northwest Christian School
01.2023 - 01.2025
Junior Hockey Umpire
SAHA
01.2017 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Education - intermediate phase
Edutel Online university
High School -
Northcliff High School
Primary School -
North-West Christian school