Son following his dads footsteps in coaching sevens rugby, is the story of papua new guinea womens rugby coach paul tietjens, the son of legendary 7s coach sir gordon tietjens. Gordon titch tietjens, pioneer of the global sevens game, is one of new zealands greatest ever rugby coaches. Under his watch, the new zealand sevens team became the most successful in the sport, winning four commonwealth games gold medals, 12 world series sevens titles and two sevens rugby world cups. Sir gordon tietjens questions motives of all blacks. The younger son of sir john gordon of pitlurg, knight, died 1600 by his spouse isabel, daughter of william forbes, 7th lord forbes, robert gordon was educated at the marischal college, university of aberdeen, of which he was the first graduate, and afterwards at the university of paris. Sir gordon tietjens my story takes up the incredible story of new zealand and the worlds most successful sevens coach, from his first book published back in 2006. Scotty has also cowritten the biographies of renowned rugby sevens coach sir gordon tietjens and the most successful rowing pair of all time, hamish bond and eric murray the kiwi pair. Nothing showed the difference in coaching style between ben ryan and sir gordon tietjens as much as cupcakes. Under his watch, the new zealand sevens team became the most successful in the sport, winning four commonwealth games gold medals, 12 world series sevens titles and two sevens. Background sir gordon tietjens knzm sir gordon tietjens has coached the all blacks sevens at more than 100 international sevens tournaments since taking over the side in 1994. We will be broadcasting the sir gorden tietjens rugby tournament live from the massey university sport and rugby institute. In 2012 he received the rare honour of being inducted into the world rugby hall of fame, unusual for a still serving coach and the first sevens coach to receive such an.
His many accolades including 12 irb world series, two rugby world cup sevens titles and. Sir gordon tietjens was five years old when he played his first game of rugby, barefoot, in the frost. Oct 30, 2017 sir gordon tietjens is rightly regarded as the greatest sevens coach in history. The story, apocryphal maybe, goes that when sir gordon tietjens sir gordon tietjens picks his first new zealand sevens squad for the 201516 season today with the ultimate prize an olympic gold medal.
Gordon represented new zealand in rugby sevens in 1983 and played 86 games for bay of plenty between 1981 and 1989. Erc believe that it is a golden opportunity to harness the indepth knowledge and expertise of this great rugby legend and maximize use of such knowledge. Titch is a world rugby hall of famer and was knighted by the queen of england. Pdf legacy sir gordon tietjens download full pdf book.
Sir gordon titch tietjens, pioneer of the global sevens game, is one of new zealands greatest ever rugby coaches. Sir gordon tietjens steps down as sevens coach youtube. Sir gordon tietjens and the battle for sevens gold. Former new zealand sevens coach sir gordon tietjens his hit out at new zealand rugby nzr and the all blacks coaching staff, expressing his frustration over the selection process of the 2016. Burnside high school rugby presents a evening with sir gordon tietjens. Scotty stevenson, broadcaster sir gordon tietjens, pioneer of the global sevens game, is one of new zealands greatest ever rugby coaches. Sir gordon tietjens at burnside high come and join us this show week at burnside high to hear from the great sir gordon tietjens.
All blacks sevens coach sir gordon tietjens has stepped aside from his role after 22 years at the helm. Sir gordon tietjens gordon tietjens the tellall memoir by one of new zealands greatest ever rugby coaches. Restaurants to book near sir gordon tietjens 7s rugby invitational tournament. Sir gordon tietjens owning high performance creative. By partnering with passionate, visionary, experienced practitioners like sir gordon tietjens, the gems rugby 7s academy is where the future of international rugby 7s starts with us today.
His many accolades including 12 irb world series, two irb rugby world cups and four commonwealth games gold medals easily place him. Sir gordon tietjens to launch book at tauranga charity. Gordon grew up in rotorua and he and his brothers played touch and rugby he also excelled at sprint races at school. In 2012 he received the rare honour of being inducted into the world rugby hall of fame, which is deemed as unusual for a still serving coach and. Gordon tietjens sir legendary nz sevens rugby coach. Under his watch, the new zealand sevens team became the most successful in the sport, winning four commonwealth games gold medals, 12 world series. Sgt7s will draw some of the best secondary schools from all over nz to participate in the fantastic spectacle that is rugby 7s. Sir gordon tietjens 7s rugby invitational tournament. He has four commonwealth games gold medals to prove it. All blacks coach steve hansen hits back at sir gordon. Scotty is the coauthor of sporting biographies for all blacks captain kieran read as well as all blacks wyatt crockett, cory jane and stephen beaver donald. Since its inception in 1999 until 2005 the world sevens competition has been contested.
Since its inception in 1999 until 2005 the world sevens competition has been contested and won every time by new zealand and coach gordon. Sir gordon is a remarkable man with a remarkable track record in sport and working with winning teams. Sir gordon has led new zealand to four commonwealth games gold medals, 12. Apr, 2017 by partnering with passionate, visionary, experienced practitioners like sir gordon tietjens, the gems rugby 7s academy is where the future of international rugby 7s starts with us today. Sir gordon tietjens owning high performance 17 august, 2017 0 comments in conferences exhibitions by rebecca caroe estimated reading time. Radio samoa manu samoa 7s sir gordon tietjens facebook. On the couch with, sir colin meads, sir gordon tietjens and. Many were dumbfounded, then, by the new zealand sevens. Sir gordon tietjens or titch as he is affectionately known to the rugby world is the most highly decorated coach in the history of rugby 7s. Sir gordon tietjens is a high achiever, perhaps the most successful nz coach of modern times. Renowned for his ability to spot talent, he consistently unearthed.
Book gordon tietjens for your next event saxton speakers. Steve hansen has fired back at criticism from sir gordon tietjens and suggestions the all blacks had too much influence over the selection of the mens sevens team for last years olympic games. When the international rugby board inducted him into the irb hall of fame in may 2012, it said that tietjens roll of honour is without peer in sevens, and. Sir gordon tietjens 7s, palmerston north, new zealand. Sir gordon coached the all blacks sevens at more than 100 international sevens tournaments since taking over the side in 1994.
Gordon is known for his no nonsense leadership style and uncanny ability to spot raw new talent. Mar, 2015 sir gordon tietjens 7s rugby invitational tournament, secondary. Gordon has written two bestsellers titch, sevens is my game and legacy. Having represented nz rubgy sevens from 1983 and coached from 1994, gordon shares his philosophies to motivate and bring out peoples best.
Gordon was further promoted in 20 to a knight companion of the new zealand order of merit for his services to rugby after 19 years of coaching the all black sevens. Gordon tietjens coaching and motivation of the world champion sevens side has made him a legend in the sport. The gordon story in 2006, which has been used as a workbook for many teams wishing to emulate his coaching style. About sir gordon tietjens sir gordon tietjens is one of the most respected and successful rugby sevens coaches in the history of the sport. Players and the public were dumbfounded, then, by the new. Celebrity speakers hire sir gordon tietjens for your event. Sir gordon tietjens and gems world academy singapore. Titch, the pioneer of the global sevens game, is one of new zealands greatest ever rugby coaches. Sir gordon tietjens and gems world academy singapore launch. Former fiji coach ben ryan reveals deep rivalry with. Sir gordon is the current samoa mens head coach trying their best to book a spot in next years olympic games in tokyo, japan.
You can almost imagine that kid, toughing it out on the frozen pitch. Gordon is available to speak at your function, please click here. Sir gordon tietjens by gordon tietjens at mighty ape australia. Sir gordon tietjens is rightly regarded as the greatest sevens coach in history. Titch, the pioneer of the global sevens game, is one of new. Englishman ryan, who led fiji to the rugby sevens gold medal at the rio. All blacks coach steve hansen brushes off criticism from. Legacy by gordon tietjens overdrive rakuten overdrive. Gordon is a compelling and fascinating conference speaker and will motivate and inspire your team to achieve the most that they can. His many accolades place him alongside the likes of fred allen, brian lochore, graham henry and steve hansen.
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Whether its the motivation he injects into his teams, his refusal to accept anything but the best from his players, or his absolute belief in his ability to pick and coach people to be the best they can be. His many accolades including 12 irb world series, two irb rugby world cups and four commonwealth games gold medals easily place him alongside the likes of fred allen, brian lochore, graham henry and steve hansen. A compelling and fascinating speaker, sir gordon tietjens is arguably new zealands most successful sporting coach of the past 25 years. Lemalu semo sititi catches up with manu samoa sevens head coach sir gordon tietjens ahead of the hamilton 7s. Sir gordon tietjens to launch book at tauranga charity lunch. His many accolades including 12 irb world series, two rugby world cup sevens titles and four commonwealth games gold medals easily place him alongside other legendary leaders like lochore. His many accolades including 12 irb world series, two irb rugby world cups and four commonwealth games gold medals easily place him alongside the likes of fred all. Sir gordon tietjens by gordon tietjens available from rakuten kobo.
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