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CV Vésteinn Hafsteinsson
 | Vésteinn Hafsteinsson |
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| Goal | Seek out challenges and harness them to optimize Results. |
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| Objective | To acquire a challenging position in an organization that believes in teamwork and |
| empowerment and where my skills and experience can be put to the most |
| productive use. |
| Experience | |
| 2007…. | Owner of Global Throwing, Coaching & Management |
| Coaching & Management for Top class Athletes, Including Gerd Kanter |
| 2003-2006 | National Throwing Coach, Denmark |
| Personal Coach of Joachim B. Olsen |
| 2002-2007…. | Independent Consultant and Lecturer for Individuals, Clubs, Federations |
| 2001-2002 | National Head Coach, Iceland |
| Responsible for All Organization of Junior to Elite National Teams in Iceland. |
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| 1999-2003 | Co-Owner, Sportenter Inc. in Helsingborg, Sweden |
| A consultant, software company, that plans physical training for individuals |
| and clubs on a high elite level. Responsibilities include: |
| · Planning and Periodization of Physical Training |
| · Lectures and Instructional Courses Dealing with Physical Training |
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| 1999-2001 | Throwing Coach, IFK Helsingborg, Sweden |
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| 1997-2007 | IAAF Athletes´ Representative |
| 1998-2006 | Owner of V70 International Sports Management |
| Throwing Coach for TEAM 75+ International Throwing Team |
| Including Gerd Kanter, Estonia & Joachim B. Olsen, Denmark |
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| 1997-2000 | Head Coach for the Icelandic Olympic Track and Field Team |
| Responsibilities Included: |
| · Choosing the Candidates for the Olympic Team in Sydney |
| · Athletes Preparation, Coaching and Facilities |
| · Contacts with Scientific Specialists, Doctors, Physical Therapists, etc. |
| · Organizing Participation for Meets as well as Training Camps |
| · Liaison with the Icelandic Olympic Committee |
| · Personal Coach for Several Team Members |
| Meet Promoter for the Reykjavík Indoor Games |
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| 1996-1997 | General Manager, Planet Pulse Health Center in Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Throwing Coach Reykjavík Sports Club, Iceland |
| Personal Trainer, World Class Gym & Gym 80 in Reykjavík, Iceland |
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| 1986-1996 | Full Time Track and Field Athlete |
| Icelandic record holder in the discus throw with a personal best of 67.64m in 1989. |
| Full time “World Class” Track and Field athlete for a decade in the |
| discipline of discus throw. Four time Olympian and five time |
| World Championship qualifier and numerous other championships. Self |
| sufficient through many aspects of my career, including sponsorship deals, |
| training and event management. Success required dedication, commitment, |
| organization, and extensive travel all over the world. |
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| 1992-1993 | Throwing Coach, IFK Helsingborg, Sweden |
| Head Strength Coach, Aktiverum Gym in Helsingborg, Sweden |
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| 1990-1991 | Graduate Assistant, Throwing Events, University of Alabama |
| · Responsible for Coaching all Disciplines |
| · Recruiting Coordinator for Male and Female Throwers |
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| 1984-1986 | Co-Owner, Heilsusport Gym in Selfoss, Iceland |
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| 1981 and 1985 | Head Coach, HSK Track Club in Selfoss, Iceland |
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| 1978-1981 | Track and Field Related Part Time Jobs |
| · Track and Field Youth Camp Coordinator in Akureyri, Iceland |
| · Office Work for the Icelandic Youth Union in Reykjavík, Iceland |
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| Education | Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education |
| University of Alabama, 1982-1986 |
| Language Skills | |
| · Fluent: Icelandic, English, Swedish, Danish |
| · Conversational Skills: Norwegian |
| · Entry Level Skills: German, French |
| Relative Experience | |
| · Twenty years of international competitive sports |
| · Four time Olympian as an athlete and twice as a coach |
| · General manager within the gym industry |
| · Promoting and managing athletes, clubs and meets |
| · Theoretical and practical presentations at several conventions |
| · Multi cultural understanding through years of worldwide travel |
| · Published articles in Track and Field magazines in Iceland, Sweden, |
| Norway, Denmark, Finland, Great Britain and USA |
| Accomplishments | |
| and Honors | |
| · Finalist at the Olympic Games, Barcelona 1992 |
| · Captain of the Icelandic National Team 1988-1996 |
| · Icelandic Record Holder in the Discus Throw 222’0” (67.64m) |
| · Three Times Ranked Among the Top Ten Discus Throwers in the World |
| · Silver and Bronze Award of the Icelandic Athletic Federation |
| · Three Time All American |
| · Three Time SEC Champion |
| · Coaches Award 1986, Alabama Track and Field |
| · Team Captain 1984 and 1986 Alabama Track and Field |
| · Estonian Coaches Award 2002 |
| · Aarhus City Honorable Award 2004, Denmark |
| · T & F Coach of the Year in Denmark in 2005 |
| · T & F Coach of the Year in Estonia in 2006 |
| · Nominated to Cultural Award in Estonia in 2006 |
| · Coach of the Year in Estonia 2007 |
| · Awarded Pro Terra Marina Medal from the Estonian President 2008 |
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| Interests | Family, Sports, Exercise, Journalism, Politics and Travel. |
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| Personal | Citizen of Iceland. I have resided in Sweden, since 1986. Married to Anna a Swedish |
| native and we have three children, Örn age 9, Olga age 6 and Albert age 4. |
| My father has retired and lives in Iceland. My mother passed away in 2006. |
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| Contact Information | Vésteinn Hafsteinsson |
| Tjädervägen 13D |
| 352 42 Växjö
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| Sweden |
| Phone: +46 470 47050 Home,+46 709 147158 Mobile |
| Fax: +46 470 47050 |
| E-mail: vesteinn@globalthrowing.com |
| Web Page: www.globalthrowing.com |
Meets
| Raka Spåret, Stockholm | 05.02.2012 |
| Sparta Indoor, Copenhagen | 08.02.2012 |
| National Meet Finland, Sweden, Norway | 11.02.2012 |
| Danish Nationals in Skive DEN | 25.02.2012 |
Events calender
| Training camp in Växjo | 05.02.2012 |
| Training camp in Växjö | 01.03.2012 |
| Training camp in Alfas Del Pi | 01.04.2012 |
| Training camp in San Diego | 17.04.2012 |
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