"Steve's knowledge and understanding of elite level coaching and highperformance management is outstanding. He has proven success across both codes (Rugby Union and Rugby League) while his dedication to finding and shaping skilled athletes and human beings makes him a rare commodity in sport. I have been privileged to witness his coach mentoring skills that consistently demonstrate his ability to nurture and graduate talent to professional ranks." Marcel Brache (rugby professional; national USA rugby representative) Steve's coaching experience spans three decades in academy, high performance and elite coaching and he holds high-performance coaching accreditation in both rugby codes. Steve's initial professional coaching appointment (1993) to the Gold Coast Australian Rugby League franchise was followed by roles with the Western Reds and Melbourne Storm (NRL 1999 Grand Final winners). Steve also held the position of assistant coach with the Australian Kangaroos, which won the 2000 World Cup. After the Rugby League World Cup, Steve headed to the UK Super League firstly with Leeds Rhinos before accepting a head coaching position with Warrington Wolves. Since 2003, Steve has held coaching and high-performance roles with Glasgow Warriors, Scottish Rugby Union, and Irish Rugby Union that have seen him coach in major competitions around the world including the European Cup, Celtic League, Six Nations Championship, and World Cup campaigns. Steve returned to Australian rugby (2012) holding high-performance positions with the Western Force Super Rugby franchise and Rugby Australia.