Matt Adamson
Rugby League Coach
2015
Profile
Contact
38 Ironhurst Place Peregian Springs, Qld 4573 0477 330 111 [email protected]
Overview
Matt is the consummate Rugby League professional. Having played 248 first grade games, two State of Origins for New South Wales and five test matches for Australia, Matt joined the commentary team at Fox Sports, before taking on coaching and development roles with the Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm. Matt’s skills and experience range from Strength and Conditioning, through to elite Coaching, Recruitment and Development. This is complemented by strong leadership, management and communication skills. Matt has a drive and passion for Rugby League and the success of the players with who he works which is infectious. Matt believes firmly that the secret to success lies in effective planning and preparation; ensuring that the right players are in place and that they are physically, technically and mentally prepared to succeed. Experienced and qualified elite level Rugby League coach. Experienced and qualified strength and conditioning coach. Experienced in the full range of leadership and managerial skills. High level of oral and written communication skills. Proactive planner and problem solver.
Skills
Technical and Coaching Conditioning and Season Management Leadership and Management Development and Implementation of Operational Plans through to Completion Strategic thinker and operational implementer. Teamwork and Consultation Communication and Negotiation Financial Management Communication
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Coaching Experience
Melbourne Storm Recruitment & Development Manager Qld 2015
Responsible for development and implementation of state-wide recruitment and development strategy for Queensland. Actively engage with clubs and school programmes to identify opportunities and develop a broad network of contacts to assist in the identification of emerging players. Recruit players to the Melbourne Storm system including talent identification, liaison with player and player’s family, contracting and ongoing support. Organisation and conduct of training camps for emerging players. Provide ongoing reporting and advice to Melbourne Storm Head Office on opportunities and threats to the Storms ongoing presence in Queensland. Assist in recruitment of players for Sunshine Coast Falcons ISC and assist in pre-season training. Matt was also at the forefront of guiding the Sunshine Coast Falcons through the tragic loss that occurred during the season and his leadership and compassion were critical.
Melbourne Storm Head Coach NYC 2014
Matt took over a relatively young team for the 2014 NYC season and immediately stamped his mark on the team by implementing an effective structure and targeting key areas for improvement. Whilst the team finished 11th in the season, it was rapidly improving towards the end of the season as the systems, structures and capability development which Matt had implemented throughout the season began to take root within the team. Matt instilled a team ethos and standards which ensured they played effectively as a unit throughout the season. This is exemplified by the fact that eight of the NYC roster progressed to the NRL squad for 2015, including Cameron Munster and Christian Welch.
Penrith Panthers Assistant Coach NRL 2007‐2008
As Assistant Coach to Head Coach Mathew Elliot, Matt was responsible for all aspects of coaching from video review, one on one player sessions, tactical development, technical and skills development, defence and attacking structure, player mentoring, player welfare, discipline, strength and conditioning planning and liaison, and game day runner.
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Matt was an integral part of the coaching team which started to implement a strategic change to the Panthers and which guided a heavily depleted Penrith Panthers to 16th and 12th respectively.
Australian Rugby Union Defensive Consultant 2008
Develop defensive structures to be implemented by the Wallabies and provide coaching on the implementation of those structures.
Penrith Panthers Strength & Conditioning/Assistant Coach NYC 2007
Perform role of strength and conditioning coach and assistant coach for Panthers NYC UK Tour, including development and implementation of tour strength and conditioning schedule, skills and technical coaching, tactical development, mentoring and welfare. Panthers NYC won the Under 20’s World Club Championship.
Catalans Dragons Super League Strength & Conditioning 2006
Develop season conditioning plan including specific modules and phases based upon the stage of the season and targeting areas deficient in the previous season. Implement taper to ensure the team remained at peak performance towards the end of the season. Monitor performance measures and implement improvement plans as required. Implement nutritional advice and supplement program to assist in improving body composition and performance.
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Rugby League Experience
Playing Career
2005 Canberra Raiders 2002 – 2004 Leeds Rhinos (Super League) 1993 – 2001 Penrith Panthers 1990 – 1992 Parramatta Eels
Representative Career
2001 New South Wales (State of Origin) 1997 Australia (Kangaroo Tour) 1997 Australia (Tri-Series) 1991 New South Wales (Under 19)
Education & Qualifications
Level II Rugby League Coaches Certificate Level I Strength and Conditioning (ASCA) Sports Trainers Certificate Fluent French
Media
2013 – 2015 Fox Sports News and Views 2013 - 2015 Chanel 7 Weekend Sunrise Sports Presenter 2011 - 2015 Sky Sports Australia Sports Line Analyst 2009 - 2010 Fox Sports Rugby League Commentator
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Relevant Experience
Princess Charlotte Foundation Founder/Chairman 2008 - 2015
Chairman of Board and support to members Organiser of fund raising ball – 600 seat “black tie” event raising $350,000 On-going revenue raising to assist Australian Taxation Office with licence for charity Manager of support team for families and their children Media Officer for public relations/press releases Manager of celebrity board members – travel, hotels etc Funding, accounts, payments, budgets
Owner/Operator Small Business 2009 - 2012
Day to day running of 7 day a week business operation Rosters, staffing, time management, on job training Stock, food supplies, waste control Liquor licence holder Projected budgets and profit and loss statements Catering to maintain extra revenue in business through advertising and promotion
Community Work
Drug addictions and alcohol abuse Empowering young boys to become men Kids that are addicted to porn Public speaking with men’s groups, getting men to “man up” Ambassador for Destiny Rescue / Saving girls from Sex trafficking Ambassador for Variety the Children’s Charity Ambassador for Compassion Australia Active Welfare officer of C3 Church Oxford Falls Team builder of Home’s for families and Christians in Fiji 2013/14
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Referees
Leeds Rhinos CEO
Gary Hetherington Mob: 07711411171
Chanel Nine Commentator
Brad Fittler Mob: 0418 899 612
Parramatta Eels Strength & Conditioning Coach
Rob Rowland-Smith Mob: 0422 222 453
South Sydney Rabbitohs Assistant Coach
Wayne Collins Mob: 0410 403 133
Toulon Rugby Union Strength & Conditioning Coach
Steve Walsh Mob: +44 7740 416443
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