Sam Downing

I am a passionate professional in Sport Development and Management, working full time in sport for the last two years after graduating from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Science, Majoring in Sport Development and Management. Motivated, well-organized, and sport oriented, I bring over five years of experience working with youth in sports, with a focus on promoting cricket at various levels. I am enthusiastic about contributing to the field of sports development, leveraging my academic knowledge, and skills acquired through practical experiences.

• Full Driver's License
• New Zealand Cricket level 2 Coach
• Otago Cricket Community Coach of the Year 2022/2023
• Southland Mens Cricket Squad
• Appleby Cricket Club Senior Captain
• Southland Cricket Secondary Schools Player of the Year 2018
• Alhambra Union Premier Colts Rugby Player of the Year 2021
• Marist Development Rugby Player of the Year 2023

I am a big sports fan, particularly when it comes to Cricket and Rugby. There is something about being part of a team and the sense of camaraderie and working as one that I truly value.
My cricketing career includes playing representative cricket from a young age, being part of the Southland team, and currently captaining my club side, Appleby.
Like cricket, I have played rugby since an early age, including after school in Dunedin, playing for the Alhambra Union Premier Colts, captaining the team and getting player of the year in 2021. I then joined the Marist development side in 2022 and 2023 and earned a cap for the Marist Premier side during 2023.
Aside from sports, I enjoy catching up with friends over quality food and drink.