Sir Gordon Tietjens

Former All Blacks Sevens Coach

Motivational speaker Gordon Tietjens has led New Zealand’s dominating run in the world of rugby sevens throughout the 1990s and 2000s. In 1999 his efforts were recognised by being awarded the NZ Order of Merit in the New Year’s Honours List. In 2007 Gordon was awarded a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to rugby. Gordon was named the New Zealand Rugby Union Coach of the Year for 2010, recognised for guiding his team to a fourth consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal.

In May 2012 Gordon became the 49th inductee into the International Rugby Board’s Hall of Fame. The commemorative cap and gold pin were presented at an awards ceremony at Twickenham, shortly after New Zealand clinched their 10th World Series title from 13 attempts.

Gordon has been the New Zealand Sevens coach since 1994, guiding the team through a string of wins in tournaments from South America to Dubai.

Gordon represented New Zealand in rugby Sevens in 1983 and played 86 games for Bay of Plenty between 1981 and 1989.

In May 2006 Gordon released his book Sevens Mastery.

Gordon is a compelling and fascinating conference speaker and will motivate and inspire your team to achieve the most that they can.