Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Sporting Career
Community Service
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Bradley Coxon

Bradley Coxon

25B Hillcrest, Hillcrest Hamilton

Summary

Kia ora, I am a confident individual with excellent communication skills who adapts well to different environments and thrives in team settings. I hold a Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance, majoring in Coaching and Development. Having represented my country at the highest level in hockey, I'm experienced in performing under pressure and staying calm in critical situations. I bring a strong, focused mindset to any task and approach new challenges with a optimistic mindset.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Coach

Hamilton Boys High School
07.2025 - Current
  • Assisted head coach in trainings and matches, identifying areas for improvement, and providing feedback to ensure the best outcome.
  • Offering feedback for players if they required extra help.
  • Led drills and practice sessions to improve our team tactics and individual skills.

Player-Coach

Club zur Vahr Hockey Club
04.2025 - 06.2025
  • Leading and coaching a diverse team in an international environment.
  • Designing and delivering structured training, and matchdays.
  • Mentoring players, and setting performance expectations.
  • Maintaining professionalism on and off the pitch.
  • Successfully held our respective position in the league

Sales Professional

The Clubroom
04.2024 - 03.2025
  • Provided customers with a high level of service and professionalism.
  • Conducted custom golf fittings with attention to individual needs.
  • Maintained store presentation to a high level of detail.
  • Developed product knowledge to assist players in ensuring they receive the correct equipment.
  • Meeting KPI targets each month to keep the store in a profitable position.

Caddy

Tara Iti Golf Club
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Represented the club with professionalism towards players, staff, and other memers of the club.
  • Guided players on course strategy and etiquette.
  • Managed invoicing and communication to ensure a smooth experience.

Coach

Waikato Hockey
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Designed and delivered development focused training sessions.
  • Supported athlete growth, both on and off the field.
  • Provided feedback, performance reports, and offered extra support to individuals who needed it.
  • Worked closely with parents, clubs, and selectors.

Sales Professional

Elite Fitness
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assisted customers in selecting equipment that aligns with their health goals.
  • Met sales targets and KPIs consistently.
  • Maintained clear and respectful communication with management and customers.
  • Answered emails and phone calls in a timely and respectful manner.

Education

Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance - Major in Coaching & Development

University of Waikato
Hamilton, WKO
04-2024

Skills

  • Strong communicator
  • Team leadership
  • Calm under pressure
  • Experience in international sporting environments
  • High level of physical fitness
  • Personal discipline
  • Strong values
  • Supporting others
  • Professionalism
  • Respectfulness

Sporting Career

  • Member, New Zealand A Men's Hockey Team, 2025
  • Debut for Black Sticks Men's Team, development Match vs Hamburger Polo Club (Germany), 2025
  • Member, New Zealand Indoor Hockey Team, 2022-present
  • Member of Mavericks Hockey team (NZ Premier Hockey League)
  • Member, Waikato National Championship Team, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Waikato University Blues Award Winner, 2023
  • Competed in the 2023 Indoor Hockey World Cup, South Africa, 2023

Community Service

  • Hukanui Bible Church, Community Volunteer, Assisted elderly and other members with maintenance and help around their properties., Participated in community events and church service initiatives., Volunteered in various Christian events in the Waikato, (Origin, Word of Life camp).
  • Pick Pack Volunteer, Hamilton, Packed food boxes for families and local shelters.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Anything situated within the outdoors
  • Hockey, Tennis, Golf, Cricket.
  • Catching up with friends for coffee.
  • Enjoy following Formula 1.
  • Making pottery.
  • Spending time with my dog.

References

  • Luke Graff, Sales and club fitting professional at The Clubroom Hamilton, 02108605484, Graf.luke21@gmail.com. (Work Colleague)
  • Andre Te Are, Manager at Elite fitness Hamilton, +61435798979. (Manager)
  • Reiner Vellinga, Coach pathway development manager at Waikato Hockey, +31610987674, reinervellinga@gmail.com (supervisor)
  • Jarod Walsh, Senior Sergeant Hamilton Police. (family friend)
  • William Casson, Frontline Officer Hamilton Central (Work Colleague)

Timeline

Assistant Coach

Hamilton Boys High School
07.2025 - Current

Player-Coach

Club zur Vahr Hockey Club
04.2025 - 06.2025

Sales Professional

The Clubroom
04.2024 - 03.2025

Caddy

Tara Iti Golf Club
01.2023 - 01.2025

Coach

Waikato Hockey
01.2023 - 06.2024

Sales Professional

Elite Fitness
08.2022 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance - Major in Coaching & Development

University of Waikato
Bradley Coxon