10 Jan, 2023

Dan Storey

  • Head of Rugby
  • Sheffield, UK
Rugby Director of Sport

Personal Summary

A passionate and well qualified professional with professional playing, co-educational boarding school and elite sport experience. An organised, engaging, enjoyable and disciplined approach to produce and deliver excellence through programs across clubs and schools is underpinned by high standards and enjoyment.

Work Experience

Head of Rugby
Jan 2022 - Present Lync Active

●       Private group and 1:1 bespoke skills sessions aimed at players of all ages and abilities

●       Educating players on the technical aspects of each skill

●       Ongoing successful holiday rugby and multi-sports camps for school and club players

●       Developed successful partnership with local schools and clubs to engage boys and girls to participate in sport and activity

Skills Coach & Mentor
Jun 2020 - Dec 2021 Dan Storey Coaching

●       Private group and 1:1 bespoke skills sessions aimed at players of all ages and abilities

●       Educating players on the technical aspects of each skill

●       Completed successful holiday rugby camps for school and club players

Specialist Rugby Coach
Sep 2019 - Jul 2021 QEGS School, Wakefield

●       Plan and deliver high quality rugby sessions for all ages in the senior school for players aged 11-18 years of age.

●       Work closely with the Director of Rugby to ensure correct management and delivery of the day to day rugby program.

●       Permanently available to produce and share best practice and coaching knowledge to players and coaches so they can continue to improve and grow

Rugby & Sports Coach
Sep 2015 - Aug 2019 Mount St Mary's College

●       Plan and deliver high quality rugby session for all ages in the secondary and primary school for pupils aged 8-18 years of age. This includes micro and macro planning the season with schemes of work included for the younger age groups.

●       Permanently available to produce and share good coaching practice with fellow coaches and facilitate peer support to provide opportunities for their development and improvement.

●       Mentor to sports graduates, sharing best practice and coaching knowledge so they can continue to improve.

●       Work closely and communicate with the Head of Boys Games and Director of Sport to ensure correct management and delivery of the day to day games program.

●       Liaise with the Director of Sport on a daily basis to publicise and profile Mount St Mary’s rugby. Additionally, playing a major role in the school scholarship program.

●       Responsibility for a role in the core PE curriculum for Year 7-10 and other sports where required.

●       Promote and encourage sessions to be fun and engaging whilst adhering to school policies and procedures.

●       Develop and maintain a strong link with parents and communicate effectively on rugby matters

Attack and backs Coach
Oct 2017 - May 2020 Yorkshire Rugby U16's

●       A member of a team of coaches touring Yorkshire clubs identifying prospective county players on skillset, ability, fitness, attitude and commitment to the game of rugby

●       Plan and deliver high quality skills and backline sessions in preparation for county games

●       Provide constructive to players in order for them to continue improving their game

●       Contributing to de-brief and selection

Director of Rugby
Sep 2013 - Aug 2015 Hall Cross Academy

●       Managed and oversaw all rugby within the school from ages 11-18-year olds

●       Provided new schemes of work for rugby for years 7-10

●       Constantly developed and shared best coaching practice with fellow coaches and staff

●       Worked closely with local feeder schools to engage with prospective students

●       Maintained a strong link with parents on rugby and pastoral matters

Assistant Player/Coach
Jun 2011 - May 2016 Doncaster Phoenix RUFC

●       Assisted the head coach with micro and macro planning of each season

●       Planned and delivered high quality sessions for all senior teams (1st – 3rd teams)

●       Developed links with Doncaster Knights players and coaching staff

●       Played an integral part in the player development and transition of Doncaster Knights mini/junior age groups to adult rugby.

Specialist Rugby Coach
Sep 2009 - Oct 2011 Worksop College

●       Planned and delivered high quality rugby sessions for 11-18-year olds

●       Permanently available to produce and share good coaching practice with fellow coaches and facilitate peer support to provide opportunities for their development and improvement.

●       Assist the Head of Rugby with the organisation of midweek and weekend matches, including successful tournaments during the sevens season.

●       Ensure pupils are updated on opportunities to play rugby and other sports outside of school (club, trials for county, region, DPP pathways)

Director of Rugby
Jun 2008 - May 2010 Wheatley Hills RUFC

●       Responsibility for all Coaching. Including recruitment, education, development and Club Coaching coordinator

●       Major involvement in the recruitment and retention of senior players

●       Transition of youth players into senior rugby

●       Player development at all ages with proactive feedback to enhance player Learning/Development

●       Chair regular Senior Playing Committee meetings including weekly team selection meetings

Professional Player
Jun 2004 - May 2008 Doncaster Knights RUFC

●       Maintained professionalism on and off the pitch at all times

●       Personal Trainer to DRFC members only on a voluntary basis. Provided detailed exercise and dietary programs to each member.

Education

Health Related Exercise & Fitness
Sep 2010 - Jul 2013 Leeds Metropolitan University