Pre-Season Training for Business

An Evening with All Blacks Strength & Conditioning Coach Nic Gill

Pre-Season Training for Business: An Evening with All Blacks Strength & Conditioning Coach Nic Gill
The Fiordland Business Association invites you to an exclusive "Pre-Season Training for Business" event with Nic Gill, the All Blacks’ legendary strength and conditioning coach, on Friday, 16 May 2025, at Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas.

Just like elite athletes prepare for their biggest challenges, businesses must also train, adapt, and strategise to stay ahead.
This event is the ultimate “pre-season training” for business owners and leaders looking to sharpen their edge, prepare for challenges, and build a winning strategy for the year ahead.

Date: Friday, 16 May 2025
Venue: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
Time: Doors open 5.45PM, all seated by 6:15PM

Two-course dinner menu prepared by the talented MacKinnon Restaurant chefs
Hear from a coach who has spent nearly 20 years ensuring the All Blacks are at their best when it matters most.
Connect and network with fellow business professionals. Cash bar available.

FBA member tickets: available now $50 per person*
General Public tickets: will be released on 16 April at $140 per person.

Secure your spot before tickets open to the public www.southlandchamber.co.nz/fiordland-business-association
*FBA subsidised tickets are capped at six per business to allow all members the opportunity to attend. Larger businesses that require more than six seats —please contact us directly to arrange fba@southlandchamber.co.nz

About the Speaker: Nic Gill (Head of Health and Performance, All Blacks)
Nic Gill is one of the world’s most accomplished strength and conditioning coaches, having worked with the All Blacks for nearly 20 years. His expertise has been pivotal in keeping New Zealand’s top rugby athletes at peak performance, ensuring they are physically and mentally prepared for elite competition.
Beyond rugby, Nic has also worked with:

Olympic gold medal rowers Eric Murray & Hamish Bond
New Zealand Track Cycling Endurance Team (Rio 2016 Olympics)
Chiefs Super Rugby Team (2003-2008)
Air New Zealand (2015-2022) Health & Wellness programme (“Activate”)

As an Associate Professor at the University of Waikato, Nic continues to shape the future of sports science, mentoring PhD students in strength, power, and performance research. As author of “Health Yourself” Nic has also has a passion for health and performance.
This is your chance to gain high-performance insights on resilience, preparation, and peak performance—both on and off the field.
Don’t miss out—this event is expected to sell out quickly!