Alejo Rivas

About Me

I’m a person who is always willing to accomplish new goals.
I consider myself as a friendly and easy going human being. I adapt very well to groups with new people.

Experience
Club Atlético Banco Nación Argentina
Rugby Player | 2003-2020

I started my career when I was four years old. At fifteen years old, I won the Buenos Aires Rugby Union (URBA) 15’s
Tournament and the 7’s Tournament. In the same year, I was summoned to take part of the URBA trials.
At eighteen years old, while playing my last year with the U20, I had the chance to be part of the pre-season training along with the First Team. Also, they asked me to participate in the URBA 7’s with them.
When I was nineteen, I played with the First Team and I won the Olivos Rugby Club 7’s Trophy.
My official debut with the First Team was at twenty years old.

Professional Skills

Kicker and Goal Kicker

Personal Interests

Besides rugby, I also do yoga.
I love playing guitar, going to the club and hanging out with my friends. I like playing with my PS, as well.

Leadership and Volunteer Work

At this moment, I’m a children’s rugby coach.
At the age of eighteen, I was chose the captain of my team.

Academic Background

Stellenbosch Academy of Sport Professional Rugby Training | 2017
I took the academy’s long and rigorous sport training, which pushed my abilities to the limits. I have a ecommendation letter from the coach Warren Petersen when required.

International Rugby Board
Rugby Ready Self-Assessment
Programme | 2020
I took the whole 18 good-practice modules in order to improve my skills as a professional player and a coach.

Rugby Union
World Rugby Laws | 2020
I took the web site course about laws’ appliance on the field of play.