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Nathan Luce

Devonport

Summary

Accomplished leader with extensive experience at Canoe Racing New Zealand, facilitating Olympic achievements through effective strategic planning and performance evaluation. Skilled in identifying talent and developing athletes, creating environments that promote outstanding performance. Dedicated to maximizing athlete potential in competitive settings.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager of Performance

Canoe Racing New Zealand
12.2021 - Current
  • Leading and managing a diverse group of staff and athletes across the entire Performance spectrum for Canoe Sprint racing in New Zealand.
  • Collaborating with High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) and key stakeholders to implement strategies for Olympic and Paralympic campaigns, culminating in historic success for New Zealand at Paris 2024.
  • Overseeing talent identification, athlete development pathways, and ensuring alignment to the organisation's Picture of Performance.

Women’s National Kayak Coach

Canoe Racing New Zealand
12.2017 - Current
  • Contributor to New Zealand’s most successful women’s kayak team, achieving three Olympic gold medals at the 2020 Olympic Games, and consistent success at World Championships.
  • Worked strategically with senior management to create a high-performance culture, and ensure alignment with national and international performance goals.
  • Monitored and evaluated athlete's performance, providing constructive feedback and personalised coaching.

Head Canoe Sprint Coach

South Australian Sports Institute
10.2011 - 12.2017
  • Led the Canoe Sprint program, overseeing athlete selection, performance strategy, and coordination with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and national bodies.
  • Managed operational and asset budgets, aligning performance objectives with national goals.
  • Fostered strong partnerships with national and international stakeholders to support the program’s success.

Men’s National Kayak Coach

Australian Canoeing
10.2011 - 12.2017
  • Led Australian Men’s Kayak Team to Olympic and World Championship medal success.
  • Developed performance strategies aligned with national Olympic objectives.

Coach Consultant

Canoe Kayak Canada
02.2010 - 01.2011
  • Consulted on performance strategy and athlete development for Canada’s National Canoe and Kayak Sprint Team.
  • Worked closely with the national governing body to deliver medal-winning strategies at World Cups and World Championships.

Head Coach

USA Canoe-Kayak
04.2005 - 01.2010
  • Led the USA Canoe-Kayak Sprint Team to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and managed the program through the 2005-2009 Olympic cycle.
  • Oversaw athlete development, operational budget, and strategic performance goals, including delivering Senegal’s first-ever Olympic qualification in flatwater sprint kayak.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History and French

University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada

Skills

  • Performance analysis and strategic planning
  • Project management and budget oversight
  • Talent identification and athlete development
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Relationship management
  • Leadership and team development

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Manager of Performance

Canoe Racing New Zealand
12.2021 - Current

Women’s National Kayak Coach

Canoe Racing New Zealand
12.2017 - Current

Head Canoe Sprint Coach

South Australian Sports Institute
10.2011 - 12.2017

Men’s National Kayak Coach

Australian Canoeing
10.2011 - 12.2017

Coach Consultant

Canoe Kayak Canada
02.2010 - 01.2011

Head Coach

USA Canoe-Kayak
04.2005 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Arts - History and French

University of Toronto

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