MANAGER, COACH DEVELOPMENT
Dustin Hopkins
The Manager, Coach Development will provide leadership to all Rugby Canada Coaching Development programs and support the on-going endeavours of coaches, coach educators and provincially based coach administrators to improve the skills and knowledge they require to perform their roles effectively. In addition, he/she will take leadership responsibility for a number of youth rugby development programs and for integrating the coaching pathway into Rugby Canada’s Long Term Rugby Development framework. This person will plan, manage, implement and promote coaching “best practices” and promote a positive image of coaching. The job involves a commitment to aspects of Coach Development, Leadership / Administration, Education / Training and Planning. The Manager, Coach Development facilitates educational opportunities through various clinics and workshops across Canada. The role requires a significant liaison with Provincial Unions and will raise the profile of coaching within and beyond the Rugby community.
Dustin Hopkins joined Rugby Canada in March 2010 as Coach Development Manager. After just under a decade in Alberta, where he spent time as the Alberta Junior Development Manager and Provincial Coach (2004-2008) then Director of Rugby (2008-2010), Dustin relocated to Victoria to assume his new role with Rugby Canada. With many rugby qualifications, including NCCP Level 3 Coaching and Master Facilitator, IRB Level 2 Refereeing and IRB Match and Citing Commissioner certification, Dustin brings a well rounded knowledge base to Rugby Canada.
Born in Cardiff, Wales, Dustin was selected to the Cardiff Youth rugby club where he played before joining the University of Gloucestershire club while completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and Geography. Dustin joined the Calgary Hornets RFC when he moved to Canada after playing and coaching in Australia and New Zealand.
Dustin first emigrated from the UK to Calgary, Alberta where he and his spouse, Nicky, spent many years and now resides in Victoria, BC.
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30 East Beaver Creek Road
Suite 110
Richmond Hill, Ontario
L4B 1J2 Canada
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