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Daniel Anderson, Head Coach, Parramatta Eels
Daniel Anderson was appointed head coach of Pirtek Parramatta Eels in November 2008 and took the team to the NRL Grand Finals in 2009. His highly successful career has spanned the globe and seen him awarded the Dally M Coach of the Year in 2002 and the BBC Coach of the Year in 2006. As a world class Head Coach, he sits in the company of Manchester United's Alex Ferguson, Arsenal's Arsene Wenger and former England rugby union steer Clive Woodward.
Daniel Anderson is a dynamic, authorative speaker who draws on his experience as a coach in the UK, New Zealand and Australia to entertain audiences.
About Daniel Anderson:
Daniel grew up in Eels territory, spending his formative years in Winston Hills while earning his coaching stripes within the Eels system. He started his career with the Eels Harold Matthews Cup squad in 1991, working his way up through the ranks to become an assistant coach under Brian Smith during the 2000 NRL season. Prior the Eels claimed the 1999 Premier League title under Anderson’s coaching.
Daniel Anderson was appointed head coach of Pirtek Parramatta Something of a surprise selection as head coach of the New Zealand Warriors prior to the start of the 2001 season, Anderson quickly established himself a reputation on both sides of the Tasman with the Warriors qualifying for their first ever Finals series at the end of his first year at the helm. 12 months later, in 2002, he was named Dally M Coach of the Year as the Warriors reached their first – and to date only – NRL Grand Final, losing 30-8 to the Sydney Roosters. Anderson took the Warriors to another Finals series in 2003, the same year he replaced Gary Freeman as head coach of the New Zealand national side. He resigned from the Warriors midway through the following season, but continued on as national coach until 2005.
It was with English Super League giant St. Helens that Anderson achieved the bulk of his success as a head coach, leading the famous club to five major trophies, including three Challenge Cup titles and one Super League premiership.
His debut season, 2006, saw the Saints sweep all before them to claim a rare League treble. They finished on top of the Super League ladder at the conclusion of the regular season, securing the League Leader’s Shield. They then defeated Huddersfield 42-12 in the Challenge Cup Final at Twickenham and Hull 26-4 in the Grand Final of Super League XI at Old Trafford to claim every trophy available in the UK competition.
An 18-14 victory over 2006 NRL Premiers Brisbane in the 2007 World Club Challenge continued
Anderson’s run of wins, to which he also added the 2007 and 2008 Challenge Cup titles, defeating
Catalans Dragons 30-8 in the 2007 Final and Hull 28-16 in the 2008 decider.
Despite helping Saints claim the League Leader’s Shield in both 2007 & ’08, Anderson was unable to add another Super League title to his long list of achievements with the club, losing consecutive Grand Finals to Leeds Rhinos.
On Monday, 17 November 2008, Daniel Anderson fronted a media conference at Parramatta Stadium to confirm he’d signed a three year deal to coach the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League competition, replacing outgoing head coach Michael Hagan.
Daniel Anderson’s achievements at a glance:
2002 Dally M Coach of the Year
2002, 2009 NRL Grand Finalist
2006, 2007, 2008Challenge Cup Winner
2006 Super League Grand Final Winner
2007, 2008 Super League Coach of the Year
2006 BBC Coach of the Year
2007 World Club Challenge Winner
Daniel Anderson’s coaching roles at a glance:
1994-99 Coach, Parramatta Junior Representative Sides (Various)
2000 Asst Coach, Parramatta NRL team
2001-04 Coach, New Zealand Warriors NRL team
2003-05 Coach, New Zealand Kiwis National team
2005-08 Coach, St Helen Superleague team
2009 Head Coach, Parramatta Eels NRL team
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