Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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TIMOCI VOLAVOLA

TIMOCI VOLAVOLA

Suva,Fiji

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in player welfare management and program planning, specialising in fitness programme designing and mental toughness building. Demonstrates proficiency in resilience training methods and managing team dynamics, complemented by skills in game evaluation and physical conditioning training. Adept at game-specific strategy formulation and video analysis application, with a strong background in coaching team management and competitive coaching. Committed to performance improvement through personal discipline and technical assistance, aiming to enhance team success through strategic planning and coordination.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Fijians 7 Assistant Coach

FIJI RUGBY UNION
Suva, Fiji
12.2018 - Current
  • 2019 -20 Asst/Coach World Seven Series

( 8th place Series Standing)

  • 2020- Asst/ Coach Olympic Game Tokyo

( Bronze Medallist )

Coached players in real-game situations, offering tactical support and encouragement.

  • 2020/21 -Asst/Coach World Sevens Series

(Bronze Medallist )

  • 2021/22 - Asst/Coach World Sevens Series

(5th Place Series Standing)

  • 2022- Asst/Coach Commonwealth Game England

( Silver Medallist )

  • 2022 - Asst/Coach Rugby World Cup Seven South

Africa (5th World Cup )

  • 2022/23- Asst/Coach World Sevens Series
  • 2023 -Head Coach Pacific Game

(Gold Medallist)

  • 2023 -Asst/ coach Olympic Qualify

(Parish 2024 Olympic Qualify)

  • 2023-24 -Asst/Coach World Sevens Series

(7th Place Series Standing0

  • 2024- Asst/Coach Olympic Paris
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for smoother team logistics.
  • Developed comprehensive game strategies to enhance team performance.
  • Increased player performance by implementing new training routines.
  • Established effective communication channels between players and coaching staff for better cohesion within the squad.
  • Monitored opponents' strategies ahead of games to optimise our defensive and offensive approach.
  • Facilitated skill development sessions, promoting technical growth among players.
  • 2024-2025-Interim HEAD COACH
  • Dubai 7 2024- 12th
  • Cape Town (SA) 2024-11th
  • Perth 7 (AU) 2025 - 9th
  • Vancouver 7(CAND) 2025 -2nd (finalist)
  • Reviewed match footage for identifying areas of improvement in game strategy.
  • Managed all aspects of team administration to maintain seamless operations during match days and training sessions.
  • Attended professional development courses continually updating coaching knowledge.
  • Developed team cohesion by implementing effective communication strategies.
  • Facilitated open lines of communication between players, staff and management improving overall coordination.
  • Enhanced player skills with rigorous practice drills.
  • Scouted talent at youth level bringing promising athletes into the fold.
  • Established strong relationships with sporting bodies and clubs for enhancing networking opportunities.
  • Implemented game strategies, achieving tactical superiority over opposing teams.
  • Provided guidance to players, leading to increased confidence.
  • Handled media interactions after games, promoting a positive image of the team and club.
  • Conducted training sessions for improved performance.
  • Monitored player fitness levels with regular physical assessments, ensuring optimal health and performance.
  • Planned and led training sessions to motivate players and improve gameplay.
  • Tailored sessions to provide physical challenge to individuals with varying abilities.
  • Developed trusted rapport with teams and individuals to understand strengths, weaknesses and motivations.
  • Planned and facilitated regular sessions using evidence-based practices to improve performance.

Education

High School, Form 6( FSLC) - Arts

Nadrroga Navosa High School

Skills

  • Player welfare management
  • Program planning
  • Fitness programme designing
  • Mental toughness building
  • Resilience training methods
  • Managing team dynamics
  • game evaluation
  • Physical conditioning training
  • Game-Specific strategy formulation
  • Video analysis application
  • Coaching team management
  • Coaching programme development
  • Competitive coaching
  • Personal discipline
  • Coach /Offensive and defensive strategy
  • Technical assistant
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Performance improveme
  • Team player

Languages

English
Fluent
Fiji
Proficient (C2)

Affiliations

  • Reading, Meeting new friend ,Socialised

Accomplishments

    2020-OLYMPIC TOKYO JAPAN - BRONZE MEDALIST

    2022-COMMONWEALTH GAME ENLAND - SILVER MEDALIST

    2024-PACIFIC GAME SOLOMON ISALAND - GOLD MEDALIST

    2025-WORLD SEVEN SERIES VANCOUVER 7S-BRONZE MEDALIST

Certification

WORLD RUGBY 7S LEVEL 2-(In progress for accreditation attain assessment with world rugby)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Fijians 7 Assistant Coach

FIJI RUGBY UNION
12.2018 - Current

High School, Form 6( FSLC) - Arts

Nadrroga Navosa High School
TIMOCI VOLAVOLA