Sean Holley is a TV Analyst, commentator and presenter for BBC Wales Scrum V in studio and outside broadcasts as well as for s4c, TNT and Viaplay. He also won a Sony Academy Award as presenter of the successful Rugby Nation Radio Show.
Sean was Coach of Ospreys Rugby for 9 years, over 250 games including Head Coach from 2008-2012 winning 5 major trophies. He has also coached the Wales National Team as well as the Scarlets and Bristol Bears. Sean has coached some of the biggest names in the game including Alun Wyn Jones, Dan Biggar, Shane Williams and Scott Gibbs as well as International stars like Tommy Bowe, Justin Marshall and Jerry Collins. Sean has held several other high profile positions in professional rugby and was once the longest serving and most successful Welsh Regional Coach.
Beyond the rugby field, Sean Holley has made significant contributions to education, teaching, and course development. He pioneered the first-ever Rugby Educational Course through BTEC and played a pivotal role in establishing the precursor to the Scarlets Rugby Academy. His involvement in further and higher education courses, including HND Sports Science, showcases his commitment to nurturing the next generation of sports professionals.
Sean's charismatic personality extends to the stage, making him an accomplished host, after-dinner and keynote speaker. Drawing on his extensive experience with the Ospreys, Wales, and Lions Tours, Sean shares captivating and never-before-heard stories that resonate with his audiences. Whether steering a lively auction or hosting Q&A sessions with sporting legends such as Richie McCaw and Jona Lomu, Sean's ability to connect with people is unparalleled.
Adding an unexpected twist to his speaking engagements, Sean Holley is known to surprise his audiences with his guitar and original songs tailored to the event. This unique touch further establishes him as an engaging and captivating speaker.
Also a sought after business and leadership speaker, Sean offers insightful talks on topics such as 'Developing High-Performance Teams,' 'Winning Teams,' and the 'Modern Professional Coaching Environment.'
In addition to his entertainment and speaking pursuits, Sean is the Director and Owner of Great Days Golf, regularly hosting & playing at golfing events.
Whether on screen, on the field, or on stage, Sean is an altogether first-class, exciting and extremely interesting speaker and host.
''Sean was fab, understood the audience well and the song at the end was the best! Everyone got involved!'' Customer feedback, Jan'24