Rhyno Herbst
Mercer Island
Summary
Dynamic professional rugby player with a proven track record at the Seattle Seawolves and Emirates Lions. Demonstrated leadership and resilience under pressure, excelling in lineout expertise and game analysis. Mentored junior players while fostering teamwork and discipline, contributing to a winning season through strategic gameplay and high-level performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Rugby Player
Seattle Seawolves and Emirates Lions
Seattle, WA
01.2021 - Current
- Played Professional rugby since 2015 for the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg South Africa.
- Played currie cup and super rugby with the Lions until 2020 before moving over to USA where i joined the Seattle Seawolves.
- Im a lock forward which means im part of the forwards and my job is to secure line-out ball, scrum, be physical on attach and defence.
- Executed strategic game plans to optimize team performance during high-stakes matches.
- Analyzed opponent strategies to enhance tactical decisions and improve gameplay outcomes.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to refine training methodologies and athlete development programs.
- Mentored junior players, fostering skill enhancement and teamwork principles on and off the field.
- Conducted post-match reviews to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Fostered a positive team culture that emphasized hard work, mutual respect, accountability, and commitment to excellence.
- Contributed to a winning season with consistent high-level performances during matches.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to analyze game footage, identifying areas for improvement and strategizing future plays.
- Promoted good sportsmanship by consistently exhibiting respect towards teammates, opponents, coaches, and referees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrician
Wits University
Johannesburg South Africa08.2023
Skills
- Role model behavior
- Teamwork and communication
- Discipline and focus
- Mental toughness
- Leadership qualities
- Coachability
- Physical fitness
- Game awareness
- Resilience under pressure
- Endurance and stamina
- Passing accuracy
- Powerful tackling
- Lineout expertise
- Breakdown skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
Signed professional contract at 16 years old
Played first professional game in 2015
Won u21 currie cup in 2016
Languages
Afrikaans and English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Professional Rugby Player
Seattle Seawolves and Emirates Lions
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Electrician
Wits University