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Name: Johan Hartwigsen

Date of Birth: 17 October 1985

Country of Birth: South Africa

I grew up on a farm in South Africa and discovered my passion for rugby at an early age. Despite a brief hiatus due to injury and getting my provincial colours in volleyball competing on the national stage in South Africa, I returned to the sport and found myself coaching a U/14 team at Bersig academy. This experience reignited my love for the game, this time from the perspective of mentoring young talents. Transitioning from player to coach, I dedicated himself to honing my coaching skills.

My journey led me to the helm of provincial youth teams, where my aptitude for developing players became evident. Following this success, I seized the opportunity to coach at the highest echelons of Dutch rugby starting with the Oysters where I have been coaching the past 5 years. I am privileged to have served as a coach for the national U/18 team in 2022 and currently the National U/17 team. My coaching philosophy centers around continuous self-improvement, striving to be a high-performance coach. Committed to fostering excellence, I embrace rugby as the ultimate team sport, emphasising the interconnectedness of individuals, teams, and the sport itself.

“Rugby is the ultimate team sport. No individual is bigger than the team, and no team is bigger than the sport. It is an amazing game to be part of.”

I look forward to the next chapter in my coaching journey with RC ‘t Gooi, an amazing club with rich traditions and a positive culture.