Injured: 15 March 2003 at age 14, whilst playing inside centre for his school team Hoërskool Kanonkop in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. After a lengthy period of rehabilitation, he returned to school and matriculated in 2006. Post school he received a Honours degree in Sports & Recreational Management from the University of Pretoria.
Since then he was employed by the Valke Rugby Union as Sports Analyst & Statistician as well as the TUKS Varsity Cup Side in 2020. He has extensive experience in rugby coaching and is BokSmart accredited and has his IRB Level 2 qualifications. He has also participated in wheelchair rugby over the years, representing Northern Gauteng and was included in the SA Training Squad in 2013. His currently a Grade 4 teacher at Laerskool Laeveld and has volunteered to coach the school’s 1st rugby team from 2026.
Gerhard says what motivates him most is seeing someone smile because of something he did. He finds daily inspiration in the kids’ constant jokes and laughter — it’s their joy that gives him hope.
