Athlete Development Programme

The Athlete Development classes at Year 9 and 10 level have helped to further develop the quality of talent at Hamilton Boys’ High School. This programme has provided selected students with instruction in physical training methods, injury prevention and rehabilitation, sports nutrition and sports psychology, as well as providing regular coaching sessions in their chosen sport.

The positive feedback from parents and students alike, suggest that the Athlete Development programme is providing an opportunity for student athletes to reach their full potential, an opportunity that is not available elsewhere. Parents who would like to have their son considered for a place in the Year 9 Athlete Development classes should complete the accompanying ‘Expression of Interest’ form and return it with their enrolment application.

Full Athlete Development application forms will be sent out to those students who have been accepted to the school and have expressed an interest in being part of the programme. Students shortlisted for the program will be required to attend trial days in November.

Recent successes have given even greater promise for progress and achievement in the future. The School will continue in its endeavours to produce outstanding athletes, champion sports teams and well rounded young men.

Mr C Moorby
Director of High Performance Sport

Mr Cameron Moorby
1st XV Rugby Coach, Senior Premier Sevens Coach, Athlete Development Teacher

A dedicated Old Boy of the school, Mr. Moorby has been an integral part of our rugby program for the past seven years, achieving significant success at age-group level. His coaching credentials include Chiefs Under 18 and Waikato Under 19 teams in recent years, further cementing his reputation as a top-tier coach.The 1st XV has dominated Waikato Secondary Schools Rugby, holding the championship title from 2003 to 2024. On the national stage, the team has claimed the prestigious New Zealand National Championship six times (2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2022, and 2024). Internationally, they have been crowned World Champions at the Sanix World Youth Rugby Tournament in Japan (2010, 2011, 2014, and 2023) and at the World Schools Festival in Thailand (2022). Hamilton Boys’ High School’s dominance extends to the Sevens format, with our Premier Rugby Sevens team securing the Condors Sevens National Championship title in 2006, 2008, and an unprecedented seven consecutive years from 2015 to 2022.

Mr Glenn Ross
Director of Rowing

Mr Ross has led rowing at Hamilton Boys’ High School as Director of Rowing since 2001 and during this time he has coached the under 15 crews to win 15 national eights titles. The development of this age group has led to winning the prestigious Maadi Cup and Springbok Shield 12 times at under 18 level in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2022 and 2024. During this period Hamilton Boys’ High School won numerous North Island and New Zealand national age group titles and has reigned supreme as the Champion Sweep Oar and best overall performing school winning the Executive and Star Trophies in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2015, 2017 and 2018 before claiming the Star Trophy again in 2024.

Mr Eric Lefson
1st XI Cricket Coach

Mr Lefson joined us in 2022 from South Africa where he taught and coached in Cape Town at Wynberg Boys’ High School for 18 years. Mr Lefson coached over 800 1st XI matches at Wynberg where he led the team to 4 National Championship Playoffs and produced over 25 first class South African cricketers. Mr Lefson has led a number of overseas tours including Pakistan (2006), England (2007), Sri Lanka (2013) and most recently with the Hamilton Boys’ High School Colts team back to South Africa (2024).

Mr Aaron Scott
1st XI Football Coach

Mr Scott was a member of the 2004 NZ Secondary School’s team and captained the NZ Olympic Under 23 team in 2008. He was selected as a member of the NZ All Whites squad from 2008 – 2010 playing in the World Cup qualifiers and 2009 Confederation Cup. He was also a non-travelling member of the 2010 World Cup squad. He has played for Waitakere United national ASB Premiership team since 2009. He has also coached the 1st XI to NZSS title in 2017.

Mr Sam Wilkinson
1st XI Football Coach and Athlete Development Teacher

Mr Wilkinson played for Waikato FC and Auckland City FC before moving into a career in coaching. After starting his journey as an academy coach in the United Kingdom with West Bromwich Albion FC and Birmingham City FC, he has worked at a number of organisations over the last 10 year including Melville United, Wellington Phoenix, FIFA and with the New Zealand U17 and U23 teams. He holds a UEFA A License coaching qualification.

Mr Stephen Smith
1st XI Hockey Coach and Athlete Development Teacher

Mr Smith joins us from the UK where he represented England at all age groups. He played domestic hockey in the English National Premier league where he captained Bowdon Hockey Club to National Finals in both indoor and outdoor competitions. Mr Smith brings with him a wealth of international playing and coaching experience not only from Europe, but also New Zealand, Australia and the USA. Mr Smith has also been a High Performance coach for New Zealand Development Squads, U21 Mens Head Coach and has more recently been recognised as an advanced coach by New Zealand Hockey.

Mr Riki Strother
Athlete Development Basketball Teacher

Mr Strother played first division basketball in 1987 and again between 1991 – 2003 winning 3 National Championship titles; 2 with Waikato and another with Auckland. He was a member of the New Zealand Tall Blacks between 1992 & 1997. Mr Strother was the Head Coach of our Premier Basketball team between 2014 – 2024 and has taken them to Regional Champions in 2016 and 2017.