Professional Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Sailing Coach with over 15 years of international experience in coaching and mentoring sailors to achieve exceptional performance in world-class competitions. Proven track record of leading teams to victory in national and international events, including the World Cup and Asian Games. Adept at developing tailored coaching programs, fostering athlete development, and implementing modern training techniques. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, combined with a passion for sailing and a commitment to excellence.

Coaching Achievements/highlights

• World cup medal race – x7
• Youth worlds/Europeans medal – x3
• Asian games medal – x2
• Youth OG gold – x1
• GP medals – x6

Coaching Experience

Cyprus Sailing Association | specialist technical coaching

2024-present

• Conducting specialist coaching clinics to develop ILCA6 youth team

Israeli Yachting Association | ILCA 7 Coach
2021-2023

• Successfully coached the team to Israel’s first ever World Cup medal race performance.
• Led the team to win the first ever senior medals in Grand Prix level competitions.

Chinese Taipei Yachting Association (Taiwan) | Laser Coach
2017-2020

• Developed and implemented training programs that enhanced the performance of national athletes.

East Java Sports Committee (Indonesia) | Laser Radial Coach
2016

• Coached the team to achieve significant improvements in international competitions.

Yachting Association of India | Laser Radial Coach
2010-2016

• Guided sailors to win the Asian Youth Cup and qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
• Instrumental in developing the 29er class, leading to a bronze medal at the Asian Games.

Israeli Yachting Association | Laser Radial Youth Coach
2010

• Coached the team to win the Girls U19 World Championship.

Freelance Coaching

Coaching ILCA6 Sailors from Australia, Singapore, Canada Czech Republic and Switzerland
2023-Present

• Provided specialized coaching to sailors, fostering their skills and competitive edge. 
• Medal winning at Europa cups, Grand Prix and World cups

Coaching Samuel King (AUS) | 8th at Kiel Week 2023
2023

• Delivered personalized coaching that led to a top 10 finish at Kiel Week.

Joint Performance Director, TopLevel Sailing
2016-2020

• Conducted coaching courses in multiple countries, introducing modern coaching methods.
• Developed national sailing programs in Taiwan, Indonesia, Haiti, and several African countries.
• Coached teams to win numerous medals at national and international levels, including an Asian Games FX silver medal (2018).

Teamwork and Meteorological Consultancy for 470 World Champions Gil Cohen and Noam Homri
2020

• Provided expert consultancy on teamwork and meteorology, enhancing the team’s performance.

Private Coaching for Israel’s Top 470 Women Team, Gil Cohen and Noa Lasry
2018

• Offered tailored coaching that significantly improved the team’s competitive performance.

Coaching International Youth Sailors from Germany, Turkey, and GBR
2015-2016

• Coached youth sailors to win 2 bronze medals at Laser Europa Cups and achieve top 15 finishes at Laser Radial Youth Worlds and Europeans.

Coaching Czech 29er Team of Veronica Zivna
2013

• Led the team to improved rankings and competitive success.

Coaching Sophie-Marie Ertelt (Germany) | Laser Radial Class
2012

• Elevated athlete’s world ranking from 148th to 20th.

Coaching and Preparing Israeli Skud 18 Team for London Olympics
2011

• Prepared the team for Olympic-level competition, enhancing their readiness and performance.

Television Sailing Commentator at the Beijing Olympic Games (IBA)
2008

• Provided expert commentary and analysis during the Olympic Games.

Private Coach for Laura Baldwin (GBR) | Laser Radial Class
2007

• Achieved 3 World Cup medal race performances through dedicated coaching.