Coaching & Mentoring
Guided by People Who Believe in Them
Pathway coaching and pastoral care is the centre of everything we do.
Students are guided over three years by consistent adult mentors — people who believe in them, challenge them, and help them see who they really are.
This isn’t about rescue. It’s about coaching, trust, and long-term connection.
Our Coaches
Clayton Willocks
Clayton grew up on a farm in South Otago and he has always loved sport—especially rugby, softball, and athletics.
After high school, he joined the military, serving in NZ and overseas, where he developed leadership skills and earned a business degree and a master’s in public management.
He played for the NZ Black Sox from 1997–2004, winning two world championships.
Coaching is a lifelong passion—he has led teams from grassroots to national level across multiple sports.
Clayton's coaching philosophy focuses on unlocking potential by asking the right questions and guiding individuals to find their own answers.
Professionally, he has held leadership roles in HR, logistics, strategy, and crisis response.
Now Manager at Karori Golf Club, he lives in Wellington with his wife and two teenagers.
Max Brown
Max Brown has been a sprint kayaker who has proudly represented New Zealand at the Olympic Games in Tokyo and Paris.
He is passionate about mentoring and supporting young people to unlock their potential—just as others did for him growing up.
His coaching style is positive, purposeful, and person-centred. He focuses on building confidence, resilience, and self-belief by encouraging growth through challenge and consistent support.
Outside of kayaking, he loves music (including writing a song for the NZ Olympic Team), skiing, tramping, teaching, building, and all things outdoors.
As an elite athlete, he brings skills in high-performance training, mindset, leadership, and teamwork, and so far he has shared these insights with over 80 schools across Aotearoa.
Daryl Gibson
Daryl Gibson is a former professional rugby player and now a high-performance coach with experience across New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, and the UK.
Daryl is the High-Performance Director for New Zealand Cricket,
Coaching has been central to his life, and his style is collaborative, athlete-centred, and focused on building trust, clarity, and long-term growth.
He believes great coaching empowers individuals to think independently and perform with confidence.
He lives in Christchurch with his wife and our four teenagers. Outside of coaching, he enjoys ocean sports, stand-up surfing, travel, and staying active.
Kane Wilson
Kane Wilson is of Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua and European descent, raised in the small town of Ngunguru.
He now lives in Ōrewa with his wife Helene and teenage sons, and a home full of whānau and friends.
With over 20 years in education, Kane is passionate about developing young men into confident, capable leaders.
He is currently Deputy Headmaster at Rosmini College, leading Pastoral Care, Te Ao Māori initiatives, and our International Department.
His coaching style is relational and strengths-based—and he believes in guiding others to find their potential through trust, honest feedback and care.
He has high expectations, values collaboration, and leads with authenticity.
Outside of school, he enjoys surfing, diving, golf, building projects, and spending time with whānau and friends.
