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Matt Dignan

Matt Dignan

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Men's Head Varsity Coach at CHICAGO ROWING FOUNDATION

  • Education

    • Sydney Grammar School

      2003 - 2008
      Higher School Certificate

      Activities and Societies: Member of both Australian Junior Rowing Team and 1st VIII 2007 and 2008, Australian Rowing Leadership Council 2008, Member of 1st XV 2008 Australian Junior Rowing Team: • 5th place finish at Junior World Championships in Beijing, China 2007 • Bronze at Junior World Championships in Linz, Austria 2008 • Ability to balance responsibilities and time management with sport, school, and personal lifeAustralian Rowing Leadership Council: • A group of Australian National Team rowers, selected by the Head Coach and Manager • Oversaw team activity, organization and plans on tours • Established and… Show more Australian Junior Rowing Team: • 5th place finish at Junior World Championships in Beijing, China 2007 • Bronze at Junior World Championships in Linz, Austria 2008 • Ability to balance responsibilities and time management with sport, school, and personal lifeAustralian Rowing Leadership Council: • A group of Australian National Team rowers, selected by the Head Coach and Manager • Oversaw team activity, organization and plans on tours • Established and maintained team morale and unity through example and reinforcement Show less

    • University of California, Berkeley

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Political Science - International Relations

      Activities and Societies: University of California - Berkeley Crew Team, Sage Mentorship Program, Student Athlete Advisory Council University of California, Berkeley Varsity Crew Team: • Had to balance the rigours of attending one of the best universities in the world, and the expectations of coursework required at such an institution, with the full time commitment of competing on a Division I storied athletic program • Contributed to team’s top 3 national finishes all four years of intercollegiate competition • Three-time PAC-12 Conference All-Academic Honorable Mention • Freshman Boat Captain… Show more University of California, Berkeley Varsity Crew Team: • Had to balance the rigours of attending one of the best universities in the world, and the expectations of coursework required at such an institution, with the full time commitment of competing on a Division I storied athletic program • Contributed to team’s top 3 national finishes all four years of intercollegiate competition • Three-time PAC-12 Conference All-Academic Honorable Mention • Freshman Boat Captain, 2009-2010Sage Mentorship Program: • Mentor and teachers aid at John Muir Elementary School in Berkeley, CA for kindergarten to grade 4 • Oversaw recess and social interactions, tutored students with homework, aid with art projects, and teachers assistant with classroom management and courseworkStudent Athlete Advisory Council: • Participant in charitable events such as College Sports Day, Locker to Board Room and Campus Tours • Representative of Student-Athlete community within larger campus community Show less

  • Experience

    • Commonwealth Bank

      Sept 2013 - Jan 2014
      Collections Officer

      Negotiating with customers to ensure recovery of outstanding funds promptlyUnderstanding every specific situation presented by customers and using judgement to discern the most proficient way the funds could be recovered for both partiesSimultaneously working with four computer programs, specific to banking, whilst liaising with customers about their financial responsibilities and expectations from the bank.Ensuring customers were more educated on their financial situations upon completion of our interaction Show less

    • Sungevity Australia

      Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
      Solar Sales Consultant

      Holding appointments with potential Sungevity members and communicating to them the benefits of their personalised solar system. In addition answering any questions about the Sungevity products, installation and operation questions, and the details of the Sungevity finance options.Use a screen sharing program to walk potential Sungevity members through their system design, components, potential savings the system will generate and the environmental benefits it would produce.Keeping up to date with the ever changing renewable regulations in Australia to ensure I can give educated answers about how the solar industry will change going forward to current and future Sungevity members Show less

    • Pymble Ladies' College

      Dec 2014 - Aug 2016
      Sports and Fitness Coach

      Coach high school students in the intricacies of rowing and pay particular attention to individual technique development through positive reinforcement and constructive critique to ensure athlete specific improvementTranslating experience from my previous coaching roles at both the University of California High Performance Camps, Sydney High School and Sydney Grammar School to this new role. Using what I have learned to better myself as a coach and subsequently the athletes as rowers.Contributed to designing and executing the strength and conditioning programs for the entire squad. These programs are varied for each age group as they have to cater for girls aged 12 through to 18, and develop particular areas that these specific age groups require to become better athletes. Show less

    • CHICAGO ROWING FOUNDATION

      Aug 2016 - now
      Men's Varsity Coach

      Constructing a team culture that encourages individual accountability and improvement that translates to team success. Highlighted by a Gold and a Silver at separate National Championships and 7 Regional Championships.Responsible for designing and executing a year round training plan that is aimed at holistically improving technical aspects, strength and conditioning, and mental aspects specific to the sport of rowing.Coach students in the intricacies of the stroke and pay particular attention to individual technique development through positive reinforcement and constructive critique to ensure athlete specific improvementWriting evolving strength and conditioning programs for individual athletes and the wider team, taking into account age, physical ability and level of competence in both on and off water capacities Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate III - Fitness

      Australian College of Physical Education

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by Sage Mentorship Program on Sept 2009
      Sage Mentorship ProgramAssociated with Matt Dignan