Siya Nzuzo
Summary
Strength and Conditioning coach with 8+ years of experience in Sports Performance; specifically with the implementation of team program design, sport coordination and physical education. Skilled in evaluating the needs to improve overall strength and athleticism, implementing multi-year strategies to continue to increase and drive adaptations that are specific to sport.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Sports Coordinator and Physical Education
Glenwood House School
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Observed student and tweaked functional movement patterns to maximize performance.
- Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
- Guided students with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Supported daily operations at athletic facilities by assisting in maintenance tasks as needed.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for away games and tournaments, ensuring seamless transportation and accommodation experiences for the entire team.
- Oversaw inventory management of sports equipment, maintaining proper stock levels and ensuring availability during all practices and games.
- Monitored compliance with league rules and regulations across all sports programs under supervision.
- Provided administrative support for coaches by preparing necessary documents such as rosters, schedules, or game statistics reports.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
Junior Strength and Conditioning
Parktown Boys Highschool
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Create and manage training programs dedicated to optimizing strength, speed and endurance of every athlete.
- Develop and maintain a culture of determination, commitment and hard work, encouraging athletes to push themselves further to boost development and progress.
- Assist with setting, pursuing and achieving individual student and team objectives.
- Work closely with coaches on strategies for preventing injuries and managing rehabilitation.
- Optimize student-athlete performance, health and wellness by promoting best practices.
- Educate athletes about exercise strategies, nutrition and use of supplements as related to overall condition.
- Monitor athletes daily with sports technologies and direct observation.
- Communicate with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
Professional rugby player
Lions, Eastern Province And SWD Rugby Unions
01.2016 - Current
- Showcased dedication to personal growth by attending professional development seminars focused on rugby tactics and strategies.
- Fostered a positive team culture that emphasized hard work, mutual respect, accountability, and commitment to excellence.
- Supported younger or less experienced teammates by providing guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback during practices and games.
Education
BSc in Strength and Conditioning -
Setanta College
Higher Certificate in Exercise Science -
HFPA
National Senior Certificate -
Graeme College
Skills
- Assessing and identifying needs of students
- Developing and designing multi-year programs for athletic development
- Managing rehab processes for athletes in unison with physiotherapists
- Management skills for high performance gym
- Creating spreadsheets to track and quantify weekly, monthly, and yearly progress
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Developing a team mindset and culture
- Problem solving
- Team management
- Sports coaching
Certification
- World rugby Strength and Conditioning Level 2
- Scrum strong accreditation
- First Aid and CPR-Emergency Care
- Boksmart
- Drivers License CODE 10 with PDP
References
- Genevieve Claassen, Head of Sport, Glenwood House School,
gclaassen@glenwoodhouse.co.za, 082 574 0469 - Paulette Small , Glenwood House School, psmall@glenwoodhouse.co.za,
+27 71 086 3846 - Steven Aschmann , Research and Development, Fitbeat Australia,
scaschmann@gmail.com, 063-559-5172
Timeline
Assistant Sports Coordinator and Physical Education
Glenwood House School
01.2023 - 12.2023
Junior Strength and Conditioning
Parktown Boys Highschool
01.2018 - 11.2020
Professional rugby player
Lions, Eastern Province And SWD Rugby Unions
01.2016 - Current
BSc in Strength and Conditioning -
Setanta College
Higher Certificate in Exercise Science -
HFPA
National Senior Certificate -
Graeme College
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