MSG (RET) MICHAEL D. KEIFER

Venetian Building, Sports City, Dubai, UAE

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COACH / DIRECTOR OF RUGBY / INSTRUCTOR / MILITARY ADVISOR Accomplished multi-national coach with over 27 years of experience playing, coaching, and refereeing rugby. Training expert adept at assessing the instructional needs of player development

(technical and tactical) and in building and establishing training programs aligned with club strategies. Skilled in analyzing players’ potential, spotting weaknesses, and addressing those areas to quickly resolve any ongoing issues. Exemplifies the ethos of rugby and the values of being a true sportsman. Areas of expertise:

Coaching / Teaching / Instruction • Training Program Development • Quality Assurance • Strategic Planning • Analysis • Problem-Solving • Negotiation • Managerial Leadership • Team Building RUGBY EXPERIENCE

Director of Rugby, Falcons Rugby Football Club, Dubai, UAE • 2020 to Present Responsible for developing and implementing a coordinated coaching program throughout all sections of the Club. Co-ordinating the implementation of the Club’s “agreed playing philosophy” throughout all teams. Oversee the implementation of the Long-Term Player Development program throughout the Club.

Coach U13-U16, Heartbeat Tigers Rugby Football Club, Dubai, UAE • 2017 to Present Responsible for coaching all fundamental rugby skills. Lead coach for scrums, lineouts, rucks

(attacking and defending) tackling and defense. Assistant coach for attack implementation. Responsible for planning and supervising full rugby training sessions with 2-3 assistant coaches. Player assessment and selection for matches and tournament sides, as well as management of match and tournament substitutions. Tour captain for Tigers 2019 Tour De Roma. Managed three matches against Rome. Referee for all age groups, including league and tournament matches. Coach U8-U12, Exiles Rugby Football Club, Dubai, UAE • 2012 to 2016 Responsible for coaching all fundamental rugby skills. Lead coach for scrums, lineouts, rucks

(attacking and defending) tackling and defense. Assistant coach for attack implementation. Responsible for planning and supervising full rugby training sessions with 4-5 assistant coaches. Player assessment and selection for matches and tournament sides, as well as management of match and tournament substitutions. Referee for all age groups, including league and tournament matches.

Rugby Player, Global • 1993-Present

Barrelhouse Rugby Club Men’s 15’s, Dubai, UAE – Starting player (Numbers 4 & 3). 2019 Dubai 7s’ Veterans 10’s Plate Winners. 2018/19 League winners. Fort Bragg Rugby Football Club, Fort Bragg, NC - Won 2 military national championships. Selected

(1995) for the all-tournament team, number 7. Selected and played for the All Army Rugby Team. Fort Carson Rugby Football Club, Colorado Springs, CO – Began to play while stationed in Colorado until my rugby was interrupted by the events of 9/11/2001. Vicenza, Italy – Started playing in 1993.

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WORLD RUGBY CERTIFICATES

International Rugby Board Coaching Level 1 (USA Rugby 200) World Rugby Level 2 Coaching 15-a-side (USA Rugby 300) World Rugby Level 1 Officiating 15-a-side

World Rugby Level 1 First Aid in Rugby (July 2020) World Rugby Introduction to Coaching

World Rugby Key Factor Analysis

World Rugby Functional Role Analysis

World Rugby First Aid in Rugby

World Rugby Match Observation Programme

World Rugby Technical Zone Programme

World Rugby Rugby Ready

OTHER

Child Protection in Sport and Active Leisure Level 2 RUGBY COACHING ACHIEVEMENTS

2019 U16 10’s Developmental HSBC Rugby Festival Winners 2019 U16 Abu Dhabi Harlequins Tournament 3rd Place 2018 U14 HSBC Rugby Festival Winners

2019 U15 Dubai 7s Runners Up

2019 U14 UAE National Runners-Up

2018 U13 UAE National Runners Up

EDUCATION

Masters of Sports and Health Sciences, Concentration: Exercise Science and Sports Performance, graduated with Honors.

Bachelor of Art, Management

American Military University, Manassas, Virginia

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United Arab Emirates Presidential Guard Institute Systems Approach to Training Senior Advisor, UAE • 2017 to Present

Responsible for the management and oversight of all SAT Course Design, Other Training Development and Quality Assurance and Control process to ensure the Presidential Guard Institute

(PGI) Sat Compliance in all aspects of training development and delivery as directed by the PGI Commander and in accordance with established GHQ SAT processes and procedures. Advise the PGI, Training Department Commander, Course design and Quality assurance commanders on all aspects of course development delivery and quality assurance. United Arab Emirates Presidential Guard Institute Systems Approach to Senior Course Designer, UAE • 2012 to 2017

Lead a team of Developers responsible for SAT analysis and development, ensuring PGI SAT compliance in all aspects of training development and delivery as directed by the PGI Commander. Conduct Quality Control as directed by the PGI Commander. United Arab Emirates Special Operations School Systems Approach to Training Course Developer, Al Ain, UAE • 2010-2012

Responsible for developing courseware on a wide range of Military and Special Operations subjects from Special Operations Diving and Survival to Marksmanship and Counter Terrorism. U.S. ARMY, SPECIAL FORCES ADVANCED NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER COURSE

(ANCOC), Fort Bragg, North Carolina • 2007-2010

Academy providing graduate-level professional development training for Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations non-commissioned officers (NCOs). Distributed Learning Chief

Run all aspects of the academy’s online learning program, heading an 8-member instruction and technical support team in the provision of services for 720 students located across the U.S., in combat zones, and in overseas Army installations. Direct the development of new curriculum in accordance with evolving Army needs and drive research into emerging online classroom technologies.

• Improved the level of advanced student preparation for new Army roles by expanding the program’s subject area offerings 43%.

• Delivered $800K in annual savings by eliminating an outsourced service and bringing in house the research, development, and launch of a key course series.

• Enhanced support of this off-site student body by developing a comprehensive system of metrics to improve the ability of instructors to track student progress.

• Formally recognized by the Army’s Training & Doctrine Command for setting the benchmark for Army-wide NCO schools and with a recommendation for the adoption of ANCOC’s model for the Department of Defense.

U.S. ARMY, Fort Carson, Colorado • 2000-2007

Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group, supporting the European theater. Operations Sergeant, Special Forces Operations Detachment Alpha (2004-2007)Lead units of up to 500 multinational troops, in the execution of more than 25 separate kinetic operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Oversaw training for all personnel, directed the MSG MICHAEL D. KEIFER • Page 4 • adjds1@r.postjobfree.com U.S. ARMY (continued)

management of $1.5M in equipment and advised commanders at all levels on the status of combat operations and related training. Liaised closely with tribal elders and elected officials in the coordination of security, personnel matters, and other political and social issues.

• Directed the foreign internal defense cell’s transfer of communications knowledge to the Multinational Forces, continually promoting the pursuit of understanding and collaboration within a challenging, culturally diverse environment.

• Supervised the comprehensive military training of 192 Iraqi soldiers and led the orientation and training of an Iraqi Army battalion reconnaissance platoon.

• Recognized for outstanding service and leadership with the Bronze Star (Second Award). Intelligence Sergeant, Special Forces Operations Detachment Alpha (2003-2004) Played a key leadership role in the compilation, analysis, and consolidation of extensive intelligence data and developed all-source intelligence reports for key briefings. Contributed to the establishment and administration of a cross-referenced intelligence record system.

• Effectively maintained a strong, cohesive team culture and successfully delivered critical intelligence in preparation for Operation Iraqi Freedom despite a temporary split of personnel across locations in Kosovo.

NCO in Charge, Special Forces Divers Life Support Maintenance Facility (DLSMF) (2002-2003) Served as chief advisor to Special Forces commanders on underwater and maritime support operations in the European theater. Provided expertise in the use of specialized equipment and developed operational and logistics plans for future operations.

• Orchestrated the launch of a joint operations command base in preparation for the invasion of Iraq.

• Headed a successful 6-man mission through a combat zone to escort Turkish Special Forces into Iraq.

• Recognized for outstanding service and leadership with the Bronze Star. Senior Communications Sergeant, Special Forces Operations Detachment Alpha (2000-2002) Oversaw all key communications matters, ensuring appropriate communications training throughout the detachment, creating communications plans for all theater operations, and managing a $500K communications equipment inventory. Advised commanders on up to date in-country intelligence and “ground truth.”

• Developed the operational expertise to maintain 9 critical radio communications links and created and presented a comprehensive training program to cross train all detachment members in the operation of each system.

• Improved the local citizenry’s perception of the detachment, bolstering the unit’s safety in a dangerous location with a concentrated effort to build rapport and trust. CAREER NOTE: Additional roles with the U.S. ARMY include positions as Long-Range Surveillance Team Leader, M60 Machine Gunner, SAW Gunner, and as a member of the Ranger Training Brigade. Details available upon request.

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Ranger School

Airborne School

Jumpmaster School

Amphibious Reconnaissance School

Long Range Surveillance Leaders Course

Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat (SFAUC) training Mid-South Combat Shooting Course

Combat Arms Recognition Course

International Long Range Patrol Survival Course

International Long Range Patrol Vehicle Recognition Course Survival Evasion Recovery Escape (SERE) School

Combat Diver Qualification Course

Combat Diver Supervisor Course

Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course (ANCOC)

Special Forces Qualification Course

Special Forces Communications Sergeant’s Course

Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant’s Course

Small Group Instructor Trainer Course

Instructor Trainer Course

USASMA Instructor Certification Open and Closed Circuit SCUBA Repair Course Zodiac Repair Course

FRIES Master

Cast Master

United Arab Emirates QSAT

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