Tom Martin

Wellington Lions Defence Coach

Wellington, New Zealand

About

Experience

  • Wellington Lions - Assistant Coach - Defence at Wellington Rugby
    Jul 2025 - Oct 2025 · 4 mos

    I was the Defence Coach for the Wellington Lions in the NPC 2025

  • NZ Rugby U20s Selector at New Zealand Rugby Union
    Nov 2024 - Jul 2025 · 9 mos

    I was a selector for the NZ U18s 7s side. I was responsible for the forwards and looking for hybrid players that could cover multiple positions. I was a selector for the NZ U20s 15s side. I was responsible for viewing all the half backs at the Super Rugby tournament held in Taupo. As a selector my key role was to build evidence based information to then rank the top 10 half backs at the tournament and give reasons for the selection and rankings.

  • All Black Sevens Performance Strategy at NZ Rugby
    Jan 2017 - Sep 2024 · 7 yrs 9 mos

    I implemented performance strategies for the All Blacks 7s team. Developed tactical understanding with a focus on Kick Offs. This linked into building and highlighting key aspects to set ups and kick strategy. I built an effort model for attack & defence so players could be rated in their off the ball movement and how that related to us winning and losing

  • Bay of Plenty Assistant Coach at Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
    Jun 2023 - Oct 2023 · 5 mos

    I was the Assistant Coach at Bay of Plenty Rugby coaching backs

  • Bay of Plenty U19s & Academy Coach at Bay of Plenty Rugby Union
    Feb 2019 - Nov 2022 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    I was assistant coach for the Bay U19s team in 2019 with responsibility for backs. I also coached the Bay Academy on various essential skills to assist players in their transition into the Bay of Plenty Steamers Team.