Coaches

Hi, I’m Greg Thompson and with over 30 years in the sports and fitness industry, my career encompasses a broad spectrum of roles including:

  • coaching,

  • strength and conditioning specialist,

  • sports administrator,

  • sports manager

    I have worked with top-tier teams like the Crusaders Rugby Academy, Netball NZ and the All Blacks Sevens. My coaching and conditioning philosophy has been shaped by working alongside some of the world's most respected coaches. This experience has provided me with a unique perspective and approach, allowing me to effectively train and develop athletes and teams across various sports disciplines.

  • Over the past 30 years, I've been immersed in the sports and fitness industry, gaining diverse experience across coaching, strength and conditioning, administration, and management.

    My expertise in rugby is extensive, including roles with the Crusaders Rugby Academy, the Canterbury Rugby Union and All Blacks Sevens, as well as junior and 1st XV rugby. In netball, I've served as the S&C coach for the Silver Ferns, the NZ Under 21 team, the Tactix ANZ Premiership team, and the Canterbury Netball team. Additionally, I've worked with New Zealand's national teams in rowing, track cycling, and hockey.

    My career is marked by a strong commitment to developing athletes and teams, leveraging my deep understanding of sports science and conditioning to enhance performance and foster athletic excellence.

    • New Zealand Rugby Football Union: Strength and Conditioning Coach for All Blacks 7’s on the World Series Circuit.

    • Canterbury Rugby Union: Strength & Conditioning Coach for Crusader Rugby Academy, NPC Rugby Team, Crusaders Development Team, and Rugby Coach for Men’s 7’s Team.

    • High Performance Sport New Zealand: Strength & Conditioning coach for national squads including NZ Rowing, NZ Womens Track cycling team, Silver Ferns netball players, Tactix ANZ Premiership team, NZ Hockey players, NZ Swimming and track& field athletes.

    • St Andrews College, Christchurch, New Zealand: Strength & Conditioning Manager & Fitness Centre Manager, Resource Coach for 1st XV Rugby, Head Coach 14A’s Rugby, Head Coach Senior Girls Rugby 7s, Sports Administrator for all multisport and cycling codes.

    • St Margaret’s College, Christchurch, New Zealand: Strength & Conditioning Coach – Netball, Hockey, and Rowing.

    • Nudgee College, Brisbane: Rugby coach

    • St Rita’s College, Brisbane: Sports Coordinator for Athletics, Rugby, Tennis, Cross Country, and Rugby Coach of Girls 7’s Program.

    • Royal New Zealand Air Force: Physical Fitness Instructor.

    • Bachelor of Physical Education (Otago University)

    • Post Grad Diploma in Sports Management (Massey University)

    • Coaching NZ level one and two.

    • Master Level Coach certification through the International Coaching Effectiveness Program.

    • Sport Science NZ - Physical Conditioning Accreditation.

    • Australian Strength & Conditioning Association Level one and Level Two Coach.

“Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't. Remember, the body achieves what the mind believes.”

— Greg Thompson

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