IAM 360 Athletic Profile

Matt Fairbairn

Entry Year: 2020

Events - Triple Jump / Long Jump

PB Triple Jump: 14.10m

PB Long Jump: 5.9m

Height - 182cm

Weight - 69kg 

High School - Paarl Boys High 

Hometown - Western Cape, South Africa

Video Footage & Photos

Honours

YEAR 9 

  • Ranked 15th best athlete in Paarl Boys High 
  • Competed at Boland Central ( Provincial colours round 1 ) – 1st Place 
  • Competed at Boland Championship ( Round 2 ) – 4th Place  

YEAR 10 

  • Competed at Boland Central ( Provincial colours round 1 ) – 1st Place 
  • Competed at Boland Championship ( Round 2 ) – 4th Place 


YEAR 11 

  • Competed at Boland Central ( Provincial colours round 1 ) – 1st Place 
  • Competed at Boland Championship ( Round 2 ) – 3rd Place  
  • Competed at Western Cape Provincial Championship – 3rd Place and received provincial colours: Boland and Western Cape 
  • Competed at ASA ( Athletics South Africa ) – Ranked 7th overall best triple jumper in South Africa
  • Ranked 15th overall best athlete in Paarl Boys High School 


YEAR 12

  • Competed at Boland Central ( Provincial colours round 1 ) – 2nd Place 
  • Competed at Boland Championship ( Round 2 ) – 4th Place  
  • Prestige Athletics Competition – 1st Place 
  • Personal Best: 14.10m ( Triple Jump )  

Academics

Extracurriculars

Major - Business Administration 

SAT - TBA

GPA - 2.5 

Achievements: 

  • Graduated Entrepreneurs Club Hosted by Action Coach 
  • Physical Science average increased by 19% During an Exam term  
  • I enjoy working on cars 
  • I intern at an auto electrical workshop during my spare time as well as holidays 
  • I play Beach and 7’s rugby for private teams  

Personal Statement

I have been a sportsman since 6 years old. I set myself realistic goals and stay focused on overcoming obstacles. I strive to become the best in everything I commit to. My first goal is to remain focused and dedicated to my mission and expectations in competitions and training. This will only be achieved if I am loyal to myself, coaches, college team and IAM360. My second goal is to achieve provincial colours ( Boland / Western Cape ) in March 2020. My final goal will be to compete at ASA ( Athletics South Africa ) track and field championships. I am a person who can prioritize, maintain a routine, act responsibly and maturely. 

I make decisions not only to benefit myself buy my fellow athletes and team-mates. I am a proud Fairbairn and grateful to have a caring and unselfish family who are prepared to sacrifice for me to achieve my dreams and goals. I will praise them and always hold the family name high. When I am successful, I will dedicate all my glory firstly to God and secondly to my family and those who trust and support me. I believe that a team is a family. As a leader i am prepared to motivate, sacrifice and care for my team-mates through victory and defeat.

Coach Reference

I have been coaching Matt the past two years (2018 – 2019) and have come to know him as a very committed athlete and person.  

He has very good characteristics and a strong personally. He would always be on time and committed to the program. He would make sure of the goal for the specific season.  

His attitude towards the sport and specifically athletics is very positive and it is indeed a pleasure and privilege to coach him. He works well within a team and has a strong leadership characteristic that will surely be valuable for him in future.  

I know that he will strive as an athlete and person in the right environment and coaching structure. Please feel free to contact me for any further information. 

Brandon Du Plessis bduplessisaathletics@gmail.com 084 698 6860