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Glen Kenworthy

Glen Kenworthy

Dronfield,England

Summary

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work history

Assistant Coach

Yorkshire Senior Rugby Team
Morley, Yorkshire
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Established effective communication channels, enhancing squad cohesion between players and coaching staff.
  • Tailored workout regimes to meet individual player needs, improving physical condition.
  • Provided tactical insights during matches to elevate performance outcomes.
  • Fostered a positive team environment through strong interpersonal skills and motivation techniques.

Interim Forwards Coach

Doncaster Knights
Doncaster, Yorkshire
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Delivered successful set piece strategies and precise breakdown techniques.
  • Supported Head Coach in daily operational functions to enhance team performance.
  • Provided accurate verbal and visual reports to playing staff for informed decision-making.

Director of Rugby

Doncaster Phoenix
06.2019 - Current
  • Oversaw all rugby operations, including budgeting and sponsorship management.
  • Managed recruitment processes and team selection to optimise performance.
  • Coordinated with kit suppliers to ensure timely delivery of equipment.

Director of Pathways & Development

Doncaster Knights
Doncaster
05.2019 - Current
  • Led all coaching initiatives for Doncaster Academy, enhancing pathways for future development.
  • Delivered position-specific workshops tailored for Mini and Junior players and coaches.
  • Established long-term strategies to support growth of Doncaster Knights.

Under 20 Head Coach

Yorkshire County Rugby Union
01.2013 - 06.2024
  • Led Yorkshire's under 20 programme to six titles over ten seasons.
  • Served as coach, selector, and recruiter to enhance team performance.
  • Managed sponsorship and budgeting to secure financial stability.

Doncaster in Union Foundation lead

Doncaster Knights
Doncaster
06.2020 - Current
  • Established a foundation at Doncaster Knights to address various community issues.
  • Promoted Knights while introducing rugby to young students in a safe, supportive environment.

Forwards Rugby Coach

Doncaster Knights
Doncaster
06.2010 - 05.2019
  • Delivered successful set piece and attacking game plans with precise breakdown techniques.
  • Supported Director of Rugby in daily operational functions for effective team management.
  • Produced accurate verbal and visual reports for playing staff to enhance performance analysis.
  • Conducted pre- and post-match analyses to inform strategic adjustments.

Professional Player

Doncaster Knights
06.2005 - 05.2014
  • 223 Appearances for the club
  • Captained the side for 3 seasons.

Professional Player

Rotherham Titans
10.1998 - 05.2005
  • 188 Appearances for the club
  • 2 seasons in the Premiership and European leagues.

Professional Player

NZRU
08.1993 - 09.1998
  • Represented 3 Provinces
  • Otago, Hawke's Bay and North Otago
  • Represented New Zealand Under 19

Education

Headcase Concussion Awareness -

England R.F.U
England

A levels -

Waitaki Boys High School
Oamaru New Zealand
02.1987 - 12/1992

First Aid - Rugby

England R.F.U
Yorkshire
02/2025 -

Safeguarding -

England Rugby Football Union
England
04/2025 - 04/2028

Diploma of Higher Education - New Zealand Master Builders - Carpentry Apprenticeship

Otago Polytechnic
01/1993 - 12/1996

Level 3 Advanced Coaching - Rugby Coaching

England R.F.U
05/2016 - 05/2017

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Sports code analysis
  • Player development
  • Periodisation planning
  • Mentorship
  • Communication skills
  • Risk assessment
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Calm under pressure
  • Team building

Leisure

  • Playing and coaching cricket at my local club.
  • Watching and supporting my daughters netball.
  • Competing in Tough Mudder events.
  • Attending live sporting events.

References

References available upon request.

Personal Information

Nationality: New Zealand

Timeline

Assistant Coach

Yorkshire Senior Rugby Team
05.2025 - 06.2025

Interim Forwards Coach

Doncaster Knights
01.2024 - 06.2024

Doncaster in Union Foundation lead

Doncaster Knights
06.2020 - Current

Director of Rugby

Doncaster Phoenix
06.2019 - Current

Director of Pathways & Development

Doncaster Knights
05.2019 - Current

Under 20 Head Coach

Yorkshire County Rugby Union
01.2013 - 06.2024

Forwards Rugby Coach

Doncaster Knights
06.2010 - 05.2019

Professional Player

Doncaster Knights
06.2005 - 05.2014

Professional Player

Rotherham Titans
10.1998 - 05.2005

Professional Player

NZRU
08.1993 - 09.1998

A levels -

Waitaki Boys High School
02.1987 - 12/1992

Headcase Concussion Awareness -

England R.F.U

First Aid - Rugby

England R.F.U
02/2025 -

Safeguarding -

England Rugby Football Union
04/2025 - 04/2028

Diploma of Higher Education - New Zealand Master Builders - Carpentry Apprenticeship

Otago Polytechnic
01/1993 - 12/1996

Level 3 Advanced Coaching - Rugby Coaching

England R.F.U
05/2016 - 05/2017

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