Coach Profiles
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We have a number of great Accredited Professional Chess Coaches. Our Chess Coaches have been trained specifically to bring the best out of children with encouraging, supportive feedback in a fun and friendly environment.
We have coaches available throughout the Auckland area and we do make regular trips to the rest of the country several times each year running Chess Power Interschool Tournaments as well as group coaching programmes and Chess Open Days.
You can read more about how a coach can help you but referring to information on our Private Coaching for individuals or our Coaching Programme for groups.
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I love chess because it provides an oasis from the chaos of everyday life. When playing, my entire world is reduced to an 8x8 board, 64 squares, my pieces, and endless possibilities. -
Chess is a beautiful game that combines strategy, logic, and creativity. I love how it challenges me to think ahead, analyze different possibilities, and make the best move based on the current situation. -
When I see kids learn about things they're interested in, I feel inspired. It's even more rewarding when I'm able to teach kids what I know and love about Chess. -
My background within Filmmaking has strengthened my team management and leadership skills over the years including my problem-solving and handling when under pressure. -
I have lots of patience and am a very friendly person, I am really good at connecting with people on a personal level and will go out of my way to make sure someone is comfortable. -
As a visual learner, I prefer to visualise what I am trying to teach to others. It helps make the teaching concept more memorable and fun to those I am teaching. If someone is confused about a concept, whether it is easy or hard, I am happy to help them understand it. -
I can prepare great, and engaging materials while providing a simple learning structure so that students can have an easy time understanding. -
Kids are so interesting to work with. They are very open and have a pure mindset and they are the best group absorb new things quite fast. -
Chess is my favourite hobby when I feel bored, happy or excited. It helps me to release stress that i have build up from studying to use it to make strategies and tactics to defeat my opponent. -
I enjoy hearing their unique perspectives, as children are naturally curious and full of questions. Their high energy levels and excitement over even the smallest things are qualities I truly adore about them. -
My studies, particularly in philosophy, have taught me not what to think, but how to think critically. This skill allows me to remain impartial, respect different viewpoints, and approach problems with a logical and open-minded perspective. -
I enjoy working with kids because I love seeing them grow in confidence and knowledge. The older people in my life have taught me so much, and I want to give back by helping the next generation develop their own skills and potential. -
As a speech therapist working with children, I find immense joy in watching their progress, no matter how small. Every improvement—whether it’s a new word, a clearer sentence, or increased confidence—fills me with happiness and motivation. -
I am deeply passionate about chess and have a strong, diverse understanding of openings and middlegame strategies. This knowledge allows me to teach kids effectively, helping them build a solid foundation and develop structured plans in their games. -
One of my proudest achievements is playing competitively with my nephew, who started learning chess at five years old and has since become a national chess talent in the UK at age 13. -
I believe what makes me a good chess coach is my ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and simple manner. My strong background in chess allows me to create a fun, engaging, and structured coaching environment that keeps students motivated while helping them improve. -
Having played several sports, I have been coached by many different individuals, and I believe that incorporating their teaching styles into my own allows me to develop my students into better players and well-rounded individuals. -
One of the most rewarding parts of coaching is watching children succeed. When they grasp a new concept, beat an opponent they once found too strong, or develop confidence in their abilities, it energizes me. -
Children have an incredible ability to absorb and apply new information quickly. I love witnessing their growth as they learn new skills and strategies, especially in a game like chess. -
My fascination with the game drives me to teach children constructively, helping them develop a strong foundation and structured plans in their gameplay. -
In Chess a young and untamed mind can sometimes see opportunities that a more developed mind might overlook.
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