I am an enthusiastic and motivated sports professional with developing experience in sports coaching, player development, and data collection. I have supported athletes across rugby, tennis, and grassroots programs, helping them improve skills and reach goals. I thrive in hands-on coaching, team collaboration, and creating a positive learning environment, and I am eager to contribute to the growth of sport through coaching, development, and administrative tasks. My background spans coaching at Toro Tennis Academy, rugby data capture at STATS Perform, and farm operations, giving me a practical, data-informed approach to performance and development. I am comfortable with training program design, event coordination, and working with junior athletes, and I am seeking a dynamic, growth-oriented organization where I can learn and make a meaningful impact.

Ben Olivier

I am an enthusiastic and motivated sports professional with developing experience in sports coaching, player development, and data collection. I have supported athletes across rugby, tennis, and grassroots programs, helping them improve skills and reach goals. I thrive in hands-on coaching, team collaboration, and creating a positive learning environment, and I am eager to contribute to the growth of sport through coaching, development, and administrative tasks. My background spans coaching at Toro Tennis Academy, rugby data capture at STATS Perform, and farm operations, giving me a practical, data-informed approach to performance and development. I am comfortable with training program design, event coordination, and working with junior athletes, and I am seeking a dynamic, growth-oriented organization where I can learn and make a meaningful impact.

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I am an enthusiastic and motivated sports professional with developing experience in sports coaching, player development, and data collection. I have supported athletes across rugby, tennis, and grassroots programs, helping them improve skills and reach goals. I thrive in hands-on coaching, team collaboration, and creating a positive learning environment, and I am eager to contribute to the growth of sport through coaching, development, and administrative tasks.

My background spans coaching at Toro Tennis Academy, rugby data capture at STATS Perform, and farm operations, giving me a practical, data-informed approach to performance and development. I am comfortable with training program design, event coordination, and working with junior athletes, and I am seeking a dynamic, growth-oriented organization where I can learn and make a meaningful impact.

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Language

English
Advanced
Afrikaans
Advanced

Work Experience

Tennis Coach at Toro Tennis Academy
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Designed and implemented training programs to improve technical skills, footwork, and game strategy. Provided individualized and group coaching sessions, focusing on stroke mechanics, match tactics, and on-court decision-making. Evaluated players' strengths and areas for improvement and fostered a positive, disciplined training environment.
Rugby Data Capturer at STATS Perform
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Captured and verified live and post-match rugby data with precision, ensuring accurate representation of game events and high-quality analytics. Used specialized sports analytics software, performed data quality checks, supported live-event tagging of tries, tackles, penalties, and possessions, and collaborated with analysts and coaches.
Farm Hand / Wheat Farming at Oliviersrust Farm
January 1, 2019 - Present
Assisted with crop cultivation, machinery operation and maintenance, pest and weed control, harvesting and transport, and general farm duties. Supported irrigation, fencing, and storage management; worked long hours during planting and harvesting seasons to meet agricultural timelines.

Education

Matric / National Senior Certificate at Piketberg High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
BA Sport Science Degree at University of Stellenbosch
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
BSc with Honours Degree in Sport Science at University of Stellenbosch
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Level 5 TEFL Certificate (180 hours)
January 1, 2020 - January 13, 2026
Play and Stay Tennis Course
January 1, 2013 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment

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