Marie-Grace NYINAWUMUNTU
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Highly accomplished soccer coach with extensive experience leading National teams to international games. Dedicated and passionate soccer coach with over 15 years of experience coaching youth and adults teams. Skilled in player development, tactical analysis and team motivation. committed to fostering a positive and disciplined team environment while promoting technical and strategic growth
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Football Instructor
FERWAFA
12.2021 - Current
- Prepare and conduct D, C and B football coaching License
- Provide the final report at the end of training
Technical Director
PSG Academy Rwanda
06.2021 - 12.2024
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
- Collaborate with other coaches to share best practices and continuously improve overall program effectiveness
- Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications.
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
- Build positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie
- Coordinated game and practice schedules within rigid training timeframes.
Head Coach
FERWAFA
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Led National women soccer team different games organized by CAF and FIFA
- Developed athletes' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
- Developed and implemented successful tactical strategies, leading the team to CAN qualifications.
- Played a key role in the growth of National women Soccer and mentoring the top players.
Administrator & Project Manager
Organization of Kigali Women in Sports (AKWOS)
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
- Maintained accurate documentation of company policies and procedures for easy reference by all employees.
- Improved employee productivity with effective time management strategies for daily tasks.
- Managed human resources functions, including hiring and employee evaluations for optimal team performance.
Head Coach
AS Kigali Women Football Club and Women Football Senior National team
03.2008 - 12.2017
- Improved team performance by implementing effective training programs and strategies.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Used previous game and team data to make informed decisions regarding game strategies.
- Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Managed successful recruitment efforts, attracting top talent to the program.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
Consultant
Organization of Women in Sports (AKWOS)
02.2009 - 02.2016
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
- Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
- Established individual goals and monitored player performance to support achievement.
- Collaborated with coaches to share best practices and continuously improve overall program effectiveness.
- Developed strong relationships with the schools, women clubs, and organization(AKWOS).
Education
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Mount Kenya University
01.2022
Bachelor’s degree - physical education and Sports
Former Kigali Institute of Education
01.2007
Skills
- Coaching Skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Team management
- Training and coaching
- Team development
Accomplishments
· 2008-2017: 7 Trophies of Rwanda women’s football championship
· 2013: DIVA AWARD for best female coach in Rwanda
· 2013: COCA KOLA tournament of U15 Girls trophy
· 2013: 1 Trophy of FEASSA for women football with Kabusunzu school in Tanzania
· 2022: 1 PSG Academy World Cup with U11 trophy
· 2023: 2 PSG Academy World Cup with U11and U13 trophies
Certification
I, Marie-Grace Nyinawumuntu, hereby certify that the information mentioned above is just and sincere to the best of my knowledge.
Proficiency
Microsoft Office: Excel, Word & Power Point
Spokenandwrittenlanguages
- Kinyarwanda
- English
- French
Competenciesandinterests
- Hard working, self-starter, eager to meet challenges and quickly assimilate new concepts
- Proven relationship-builder with exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Strong co-existing attribute even in a highly heterogeneous environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills necessary for building quality relationships
- Ability to motivate others in teams or as individuals
- High levels of concentration necessary in paying attention to details
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism and diplomacy
Professionalreferences
- RWEMALIKA FELICITE: IOC Member & AKWOS Founder and Executive Director, (+250)788303398, rwemarikafellie@gmail.com
- TUMUTONESHE DIANE: Former women football commissioner in FERWAFA, 2638770215, diane.tumutoneshe@gmail.com
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/21/81
- Gender: Female
Training
- December, 2023- April, 2024: Kigali- Rwanda: Soccer B License Course for CAF.
- 09/13/21 - 09/22/21: Kigali - Rwanda, CAF Instructors Course
- 08/15/16 - 08/20/16: Yaoundé - Cameroon, CAF Coaching Course for new Women Instructors
- 08/26/13 - 09/13/13: Koblenz - Germany, International DFB Coaching course (based on the UEFA B-Level)
- 08/13/12 - 08/19/12 & 09/03/12 - 09/09/12: Football training course: C – License “CAF”
- 07/14/10 - 07/22/10: Germany, Regional Technical Course in Women’s Football Association (FIFA), in collaboration with the Germany Football Association, held on GERRY WEBER SPORTPARK HOTEL HALLE
- 04/2009 - 11/2009: Koblenz - Germany, Club training sessions in first division of women football teams and analysis of football training session in second division (Professional Internship)
- 10/15/08 - 10/17/08: Kigali - Rwanda, Seminar on Gender, Culture and Human Rights issues organized by National Youth Council
- 07/14/08 - 08/01/08: Koblenz - Germany, Course for coaches to obtain the international coaching certificate (based on the DFB C-License and the UEFA B-Level)
- 08/2007: Rwanda, Coaching course for coaches to learn the basics of youth-soccer-training
Keysuccessareas
- Sports management
- Project planning
- Implementation
- Supervision
- Coordination and reporting
- Budget plans
- Activity and work plans designing
- Data collection
- Data entries
- Data analysis
- Organizational planning
- Training
- Organizational development
- Documentation
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Professional Working
Interests
- Enjoy participating in soccer for overall physical and mental well-being
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Team Sports
Timeline
Head Coach
FERWAFA
06.2023 - 07.2023
Football Instructor
FERWAFA
12.2021 - Current
Technical Director
PSG Academy Rwanda
06.2021 - 12.2024
Administrator & Project Manager
Organization of Kigali Women in Sports (AKWOS)
01.2018 - 05.2021
Consultant
Organization of Women in Sports (AKWOS)
02.2009 - 02.2016
Head Coach
AS Kigali Women Football Club and Women Football Senior National team
03.2008 - 12.2017
Bachelor’s degree - physical education and Sports
Former Kigali Institute of Education
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Mount Kenya University
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