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Dan Vann, Christchurch sports & mindset coach
Dan Vann is an experienced and passionate coach. Formerly a teacher for over 18 years he has coached cricket, rugby and mental skills both locally in Christchurch and internationally for over 20 years. An experienced cricket player, captain, coach and administrator, he enjoys every aspect of the game. Dan has a unique combination of skills both as a sports coach, PE teacher and mental skills coach, which enables him to get the best out of his clients.
As a player, Dan has played over 400 games of Senior A cricket in Christchurch. Formerly the player-coach of the Sumner Cricket Club Senior team where he is the clubs highest wicket taker of all time, and the 3rd highest run scorer. Dan has also been involved as a player, coach and captain of the Metro Senior representative teams over the last 15 years.
Dan's coaching experience has taken him to Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, India, the USA and the UK where he has been an overseas player-coach and also taken teams on international tours. As a junior representative coach, he has taken many Christchurch Metro teams to provincial tournaments. He's also coached the Canterbury Women’s Indoor Cricket team, the NZ U15 indoor cricket team, the Singapore U17 indoor cricket team and previously coached U15-U17 Canterbury teams as well. Dan has also represented NZ in indoor cricket in 2019 (South Africa) 2024 (Sri Lanka) World Cup, representing the Over 35 and Over 40 New Zealand Masters team.
Dan's passion for helping people does not end on the sports field. His study and experience in the mental skills and mindset space has meant he is able to help all people (corporates, business people, teachers, parents, coaches, athletes) to set goals, identify barriers and limiting beliefs, set process goals and equip people with the skills and tools to overcome interferences and set backs and achieve their goals!
New Zealand U15 Head Coach 2023 World Series
Sumner Rugby Club
Mental Skills Coach 2020-2022
Chisnallwood Intermediate 1st XI Coach 2009 – 2023
Why Use Us?
What's our method?
- Attention to detail on a player's technique. (Set and maintain high levels of technique)
- Clarity on the most effective and efficient batting techniques, as used by the best players in the world.
- Hit a high volume of balls in each session. (High repetition, to build up muscle memory and sound technique)
- Focus on the mental side of the game, having great routines, ability to focus and switch off,
- Innovative unique methods ,drills and modified games to put a player under pressure, while challenging their technique.
- Practice challenging and maintaining technique against all angles and swing types.
- Constantly challenge the technical, tactical, mental and physical aspects of cricket.
- Ability to construct, maintain, enhance, challenge and repair technique.
What sets us apart from the rest?
- I believe in not only improving technique, but also finding a technique that works for the individual.
- High motivation in seeing your skills develop to the next level.
- Ability to quickly improve technique.
- Ability to help you improve your performance levels and confidence.
- I guarantee to improve you as a player by making playing easier.
- Results based track record.
- 10+ years of teaching has helped me understand all personalities and learning styles, so I am able to communicate and build up relationships and trust with clients.
If we enhance technique, confidence and knowledge this will lead to:
- An enhanced array of game plan options.
- An enhanced ability to bat longer and bowl more consistently.
- More match winning innings/spells.
- Playing the swinging and turning delivery more easily.
- Higher levels of confidence and self-belief.
- Batting and bowling will become easier.
- Enhanced performance stats.
