Gustavo Eduardo Lopez Atencio

With over 17 years of experience in the field of rugby, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise. with demonstrated crossfunctional skills in project management as well as sports planning, and administration. Having been a part of two Olympic cycles with two different national rugby associations, I have gained valuable insights into high-level competition. My dedication to excellence is unwavering, and I am committed to utilizing my comprehensive background to drive success in any sports-related endeavor.

• Rugby Club Rottweil, Germany, Men’s 1st XV Head Coach, 10/01/17, 07/01/22, Responsible for the planning, preparation, training, and S&C programs of the clubs Senior Men’s team, currently competing in the German 2nd Bundesliga as well as player recruitment.
• Costa Rica Rugby Federation, Technical Director, 06/01/16, 12/01/16, Responsible for game operations: High Performance, Competition, Grassroot Development and Education (Coaching and officiating).
• Venezuelan Rugby Federation, Technical Director and Men’s XV National team Head Coach, 05/01/12, 06/01/16, Responsible for game operations: High Performance, Competition, game development and Education.
• Zulia Rugby Association, Head Coach for the Men’s XV Provincial Team, 01/01/12, 05/01/12, Appointed by the Zulia state Rugby Association as head coach of the Men’s Provincial Team that won the 2012 Venezuelan National Provincial championship.
• Maracaibo Rugby Football Club, Head Coach for the Men’s 1st XV Team, 01/01/08, 04/01/12, Responsible for the planning, preparation, trainings of the clubs Senior Men’s 1st XV team, Competing in the Venezuelan 1st Division Club Championship.
• Venezuelan Rugby Federation, Head Coach for the Men’s National U-18 XV’s Team, 01/01/10, 12/01/10

• World Rugby, Dublin, Ireland, WR Coach Educator License certificate, 06/01/20, Expired
• Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud y la Actividad Fisica, Valencia, Spain, Advanced Physical trainer & Sports physiology Technician, 04/01/20
• Universidad Catolica Cecilio Acosta, Maracaibo, Venezuela, Professional coaching and Facilitation Diploma, 06/01/16
• International Rugby Board, Dublin, Ireland, IRB Coach educator certificate, 08/01/13
• International Rugby Board, Dublin, Ireland, IRB Coaching Level 2, 07/01/12

• Date of Birth: 11/14/77
• Nationality: Venezuelan with permanent German residency permit
• Marital Status: Married with children