Connell Byrne is an Australian rugby coach who has extensive experience coaching at both the junior and senior levels in Australia and the United States. He has a Master's degree in coaching from California State University and has held coaching roles with numerous clubs and representative teams. Currently he lectures at universities in New South Wales and continues his involvement in coaching programs through the Australian Rugby Union.

1. PERSONAL DATA FORM
CONNELL M. J. BYRNE
6 DAVIS Pl.
MENAI, NSW 2234
Ph: 61 2 95321190
Fax: 61 2 95321190
Mobile: 0400 586644
E-mail: connell.byrne@optusnet.com.au

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1. BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
Name Connell Matthew Joseph BYRNE
Nationality Australian
Place of Birth Sydney, Australia
Marital Status Married, Four children
2. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Masterof Arts (Honours) Coaching, Sports Psychology, (Physical Education)
California State University- Long Beach, U.S.A
Bachelor of Arts President's Honours- Physical Education/Sports Coaching
California State University -Long Beach, U.S.A.
Diploma in Teaching Sydney Teachers College Distinguished Teaching Mark
3. PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Lecturer - School of Sport & Leisure Studies –Coaching, Skill Aquisition, & Motor
Learning Co-Ordinator,
The University of New South Wales
Lecturer (Part Time) Department of Sport Studies (Coaching and Sport Studies)
The University of Western Sydney
The University of Sydney
The University of Western Sydney
AustralianCollegeof Physical Education
Permanent Teacher- Sports master/ Head-Teacher PE
Consultant - Coaching/Performance Enhancement/Psychology- Private
4. COACHING EXPERIENCE
Coach (Current)
o ARU Tight 5 Program - Coaching Panel
o ARU Gold Cup - Head Coach - Nth Harbour Rays U17
o ARU Gold Cup - Head Coach - NSW U17
o ARU Gold Cup - Head Coach - Sydney South
o Shute Shield Sydney Premiership - Southern Districts R.C. – 2nd Grade.
o SJRU U17 - Selector
o Southern Zone U15 - Head Coach
o Sylvania Junior Rugby Club Director of Coaching
Coach
o Shute Shield - Southern Districts R.C. – 3rd Grade (2012 – 2014)
o Southern Districts Rugby Club – Colts – 2nd Gde.(2009,10 &11)
o Sydney Fleet – U15 - ARC
o Southern Zone - U16, U15, U16
o Southern Districts Junior Rugby Club - U13-U17
o Sylvania Junior Rugby Club - U12 –U18
o California State University Long BeachRugby Club – Ist Gde. Assist.
Coach
Coach
o Australian Schools Soccer- Under 18
o N.S.W. Combined High Schools Under 18 Soccer
o School , junior & Premier League Soccerteams

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o N.S.W. C.H.S. and Metropolitan South West Soccer
o High School & Fullerton University SoccerCamp- USA
5. SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
o Inaugural - A.C.E.S (Advanced Coach Education Scheme) - 2007- ARU
o Advanced Coach Education Course -2004, 05 & 06- Australian Rugby Union
o Level 2 Coaching Certificate - Australian Rugby Union
o Level 2 and 3 Coaching Certificate - Australian Soccer Federation
o Grade 3 Coaching Certificate - N.S.W. Rugby League
6. PLANNING & ADMINISTRATIVESKILLS
o Practicum Coordinator, Sports Coaching Coordinator,
o Undergraduate & Graduate Advisor,
o Sports Coaching Undergraduate & Graduate Curriculum Development
o President - Southern Districts Junior Rugby Club
o Vice President – Coaching & Reps - Southern Districts Junior Rugby Clu
o Vice President – Sylvania JRUC
o President - California State University Long Beach Rugby Club
o Organising Committee - World Golden Oldies Tournament - Long Beach, U.S.A.
o Vice-President for Coaching - Australian Schools Soccer Federation
7. SPORTING HISTORY
o Captain, California State University Rugby 1st XV
o Captain, Player - Belmont Shore Rugby Club – LA USA
o Represented Group 12 Central Coast Rugby League
o Represented Combined Country - Amco Cup
o Represented Southern Division vs. Great Britain
o Player, The Entrance, 1st grade Rugby League
o St. George Rugby League Club
 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Under 23 Grade (168 GAMES)
o St. George Rugby League Jersey Flegg Representative
o St. George Rugby Union Under 16 Representative.
o Zone and Region Rugby Union Honours 1st XV Captain
CAPACITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO EFFECTIVE COACHING PROGRAM:
I believe to be an effective coach one must possess excellent communication skills, effective
teaching practices, organisational ability, technical knowledge and a positive approach and
attitude. I feel I have successfully demonstrated these abilities in my coaching career; in fact
these attributes form the basis of my coaching philosophy and lecturing career. My contribution
to the development and implementation of University Coaching Courses, sporting programmes
can be demonstrated through my positions in coaching and administration of numerous sports.
My playing experience in sport was at an elite level. I have been an Australian, N.S.W.,
Region and Zone coach in the wider community and in secondary school sport in the role as a
National, District and Division 1 representative coach.

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REFEREE’S
Matt Barr – Head Coach, First Grade Coach - Southern Districts Rugby Club
Mobile: 0404449301
Email: mbarr@waverley.nsw.edu.au
Warren Robilliard - Past Manager, Pacific in Union - Australian Rugby Union Ltd
ARU Director Coach Education
Mobile: 0416158026
Email: sportzwiz@optusnet.com.au
Jim Williams - First Grade Coach - Southern Districts Rugby Club
Learn Earn Legend - Project Coordinator NSWRU
Phone - 02 9323 3367,
Mobile: - 0452452521,
Email: jwilliams@nswrugby.com.au
Dale Roberson – ARU 7’s - Program Manager
Australian U20 - Skills Coach - ARU
Mobile: 0420971615
Email: Dale.Roberson@rugby.com.au
John O'Brien – President Southern Districts Rugby Club
Mobile: +61 (0)4 1462 7436
Office: +61 (0)2 9114 8200
Skype: johntobrien
Email: president@southerndistricts.com.au
Sean Murphy – Director of Rugby - Southern Districts Rugby Club
Mobile: 0452060611
Email: seanmurphy123@gmail.com
Cam Blades – Australian U20 - Skills (Forwards) Coach - ARU
Mobile: 0404 039 646
Work Email: Cameron.Blades@rugby.com.au
Personal Email: camblades@optusnet.com.au
Matt Evrard - Rugby Participation Manager, Sydney South East/Inner West - ARU
Office: +61 2 9323 3439
Mobile: +61 451 941 947
Email: Matthew.Evrard@rugby.com.au
Ben Gregory - SJRU VP Reps | Sydney Junior Rugby Union
NSWJRU Representative Manager | NSW Junior Rugby Union
Mobile: +61 (0)433 156 652
Email : bengregory1@bigpond.com |
Brad Devine – President Southern Districts Junior Rugby Club
Mobile: 0418 294 316
Email: bradd@multipack.com.au
Kerry Brady - SJRU Competitions Manager| NSW Rugby Union
Office: +61 2 9323 3401
Mobile: 0405 386 392
Email: