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TESTIMONIAL

QUINTIN JANSE VAN RENSBURG

8 MAY 2020

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RE: JUAN SWART (MENTOR/COACH)

 

  1. HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED WITH THE MENTOR?

 I have worked with the mentor/coach for 6 years as an assistant teacher in Physical Education and sports coach (Rugby, cricket,      athletics, soccer and swimming).

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 2. HOW LONG HAVE YOU KNOWN THE MENTOR?

I have known Juan Swart for 17 years.

 

 

 3. STRENGTHS OF MENTOR/COACH?

 

  • Encourages self-belief, self-discipline for one to self-develop.

  • Democratic/Laissez faire/Charismatic type of leader.

  • Principles of Warm up & Cool down

  • Physiology of Stretching  Flexibility

  • Roles & Responsibility of a Coach/Teacher

  • Principles & Methods of Training

  • Basic Nutrition for Health & Performance

  • Growth & Development of an Athlete

  • Components of Physical Fitness

  • Scientific Principles of Training Application

  • Anatomy & Biomechanics of Movement

  • Principles of  Sport & Exercise Physiology

  • Sport Psychology

  • Disability Systems & Associations & Adapted Physical Activity

  • Coaching performers & Disabled Performers (Beginner to Intermediate Level)

  • Testing and Evaluation

  • First Aid Procedures

  • Safety & Risk Management

  • Teaching Sport Skills

  • Planning & Implementing Practice Sessions

  • Organization, Administration, Management and Communication in Sport

  • Professionalism in an SRF Environment

  • Sport Recreation & Fitness for people with Diseases

  • Ethical Behaviour & Team Discipline

  • Logistics of Touring Teams

  • Screening Physical Activity

  • Sport Sociology

  • Business Management

  • Sport Event Management

  • Facility Management

  • Managing Special needs in Sport

  • Team Management and Logistics

  • Mentoring

  • Personal Growth & Development

  • Mental Skills

  • Nutrition, Eating Problems/Disorders

  • Advanced Sport & Exercise Physiology

  • Anatomical & Biomechanical Analysis of Sport 

  • Advanced Sport Nutrition & Ergogenic Aids

  • Screening , Assessing & Testing for Sport

  • Periodization of Training

  • Sport Fitness Conditioning

  • Talent Identification & Development

  • Skills & Tactics for Sport

  • Coaching Performers (Intermediate to Advanced Level)

  • Sport Injuries

  • Communicable Diseases, Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle, Health Management

  • Organization of Sport in South Africa

  • Work Place data Systems

  • Talent Identification and Development

  • Leadership

  • Wellness Programs

  • Sport Marketing, Sponsorships and Public Relations

  • Sport Law and Athlete Representation

 

 4. PERSONAL QUALITIES

 

  • Motivation

  • Sport Psychology

  • Knowledge of sport

  • Dedicated and committed

  • Excellent communication/social skills

  • High self-confidence

 

 5. MEMORABLE MOMENTS

Taught me how to plan, communicate, organise and think critically for problem solving. Also helped me how to do proper research and learn new methods and techniques. His guidance improved mental strength and physical health. Successful teams coaching together in a variety of sports especially rugby.

  • U/13 Izotsha Rugby team

  • U/12 KZN Invitational Rugby team

  • U/18 South City Rugby team

  • U/20 South Coast Rugby team. (Premier Division) 

 

 6. HIGHEST LEVELS REACHED AS AN ATHLETE/TEACHER

 

  • KZN Biathlon (SA Championships)

  • Premier Division Club Rugby player

  • Southern KZN Rugby Referee

  • Sharks Rugby Referee  (Premier Division)

  • SA Rugby Craven Week U/13 and U/16 Rugby Referee

  • SA Rugby Varsity Sevens Rugby Referee

  • U/18 High School Rugby Coach

  • U/20 Club Rugby Coach (Premier Division)

  • Southern KZN U/12 and U/13 Rugby Coach (KZN Championships)

  • Southern KZN U/19 Rugby Coach/Manager

  • Southern KZN High Schools Rugby Association (Chairman)

  • National Diploma in Coaching Science and Sport Management.

  • National Professional Diploma in Education.

 

 7. GENERAL COMMENTS

Mr. J. Swart is a world class individual/coach. He has incredible abilities and skills to develop and groom an individual to reach success in the sporting world as well as in your working environment (professional occupation). He most definitely laid a strong foundation for me and developed and guided me from a young age. He gave me the opportunities to learn many skills. I really enjoyed the journey with him as a student, friend and brother over the years. He is a respectful and hardworking individual and his teachings and our moments together will never be forgotten.

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