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Foloki Faiva

Foloki Faiva

Auckland,New Windsor

Summary

I like strategic planning and building relationships, through sports and all that I do . I enjoy in fostering diversity and inclusion, achieving significant growth in the Samoan community through sports. I love the challenge of exceptional strategic thinking and influencing skills, driving initiatives that yield long-term success and community engagement.


Kids is definitely where my passion is, supporting, influencing and guiding our today for a better tomorrow through sports.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Board Member

Samoa NZ Tag Association
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive strategic plans to drive growth and long-term success with in the Samoan community.
  • Steering toward long-term sustainability by maintaining a clear vision for future growth and opportunities for Samoan people.
  • Influenced positive change across the the game of Tag Football by driving cultural sporting initiatives that align with strategic priorities.
  • Achieved board objectives by strategically aligning resources and initiatives with organizational goals.
  • Planning new initiatives like tournaments, modules and opportunities for the growth of the game.
  • Looking for ways to keep the game cost efficient so that everyone can play.

Coach

Sacred Heart College
01.2020 - Current
  • Establishing strong values among players, promoting a positive competitive attitude within the team environment.
  • Player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
  • Working with other coaches to share best practices and techniques to help minimise any injuries.
  • Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement to help drive team CULTURE.
  • Implementing effective coaching strategies to ensure the best chance of success.
  • Managed training schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for the best results.

Auckland Roller Mills Coach

Auckland Rugby Union
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Select players from the Walter Dickson regional representative teams to make the Auckland Roller Mills.
  • To prepare the team in a short time frame to ensure the best outcome possible
  • Plan and train team structure, maps and strategy to get the best result possible
  • Build culture with in the team to help bring the team closer and build a great bond in a short amount of time.
  • Keep kids engaged and to keep things as simple and fun as possible.

Regional Walter Dickson Coach

Auckland Rugby Union
02.2016 - 11.2019
  • Organise and set trial dates
  • Interact with school sports coordinators to invite kids who were interested in playing and representing their region.
  • Organise sponsorship to ensure that the team was able to get gear and equipment.
  • Work in a short time frame to prepare the team for a 5 day tournament.
  • Developed skills to ensure that the kids had the best opportunity to make higher honours.
  • Support kids and families from the team that made higher honours rugby.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Coaching

Auckland Rugby Union
Auckland, NZ

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Group leadership
  • Building Relationships
  • Influencing skills

Timeline

Executive Board Member

Samoa NZ Tag Association
02.2023 - Current

Coach

Sacred Heart College
01.2020 - Current

Auckland Roller Mills Coach

Auckland Rugby Union
08.2019 - 11.2019

Regional Walter Dickson Coach

Auckland Rugby Union
02.2016 - 11.2019

Graduate Certificate - Coaching

Auckland Rugby Union

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