Otto Serfontein
Sydney, Australia
Fall 2023, Rugby
Personal Profile
Name: Otto Serfontein
D.O.B: 27/09/2004
Residence: Sydney, Australia
Height: 6’1
Weight: 90kg
Sex: Male
Academic Profile
High School: Cranbrook School, Sydney
Graduation Date: December, 2022
Subjects and Grades:
English: B, Business Studies B, Ancient History B,
Modern History: B, Math: B
Awards or Honours:
Headmasters List
Max Cooley Scholarship
SAT: Not yet taken
Athletic Profile
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Position(s):
Inside / Outside CentreTeam(s) – Club and School:
2017
13A’s Cranbrook Rugby, U13 Hunters Hill Rugby Club
2018
14A’s Cranbrook Rugby, U14 Hunters Hill Rugby Club
2019
15A’s Cranbrook Rugby, U15 Easts Rugby Club
2020
16A’s Cranbrook Rugby, U16 Easts Rugby Club
2021
1st XV Cranbrook Rugby
2022
1st XV Cranbrook Rugby
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Achievements:
2017
Best back (13A’s Cranbrook)
2018
Best back and most tries (U14 Hunters Hill)
2019
Best Back (15A’s Cranbrook), Best and Fairest (U15 Easts)
2020
Best Back (16A’s Cranbrook), Best and Fairest (U16 Easts)
2021
Best Opens Player (1st XV Cranbrook), Max Cooley Scholarship, Colours: Cranbrook Rugby
2022
Dough Watt Cup for most outstanding back (1st XV Rugby), Colours: Cranbrook Rugby
Team Selections:
2022
Combined Associate Schools Representative Team (CAS)
About Otto
Why do you want to compete in college?
I want to compete in college because it would be an incredible opportunity to experience and take part-in whilst playing the game I love. Rugby is in my DNA as my relatives Divan Serfontein played for the South African Springboks during the 1980’s as well as Jan Serfontein who played during the 2010’s. It would also allow me to meet new people outside of Australia.
What do you want to study?
Business Studies
Tell us 5 words that best describe you as an athlete:
Determined, Passionate, Hardworking, Skilful, and Physical
Tell us 5 words that best describe you as a person:
Easy-going, Kind, Trustworthy, Loyal, and Resilient
What is your best memory from rugby?
My best memory from rugby would be scoring five tries in one game and scoring the game-winning try in the same game as well as celebrating with my team after each score and winning the game.
Reference
To Whom it may concern,
As Otto Serfontein's 1st XV Rugby Coach, I have had significant involvement with him over the past two (2) years.
The majority of rugby players at Cranbrook aspire to become a member of the 1st XV, and Otto was no exception, committing himself without question to the required six (6) to eight (8) training sessions per week, as well as attendance on game day at varying locations. This was in addition to the substantial demands on his curricular activities.
Throughout my time at Cranbrook, I have found Otto to be a very committed and professional team member. He has always worked tirelessly to improve his skills and is a true team player, being rewarded with selection in the Cranbrook 1st XV in the 2021 and 2022 seasons. After both seasons, Otto received awards. In 2022, he was awarded the 'Doug Watt Memorial Award' for Most Outstanding Back. Otto also gained CAS representative selection for the CAS XV Representative team.
I have the highest regard for Otto. He is deservedly held in high esteem by the staff and his peers at Cranbrook. He is one of our most outstanding young men, demonstrating initiative, determination, and persistence in all his areas of endeavour. He is a mature, well-presented, friendly, and consistently courteous young man who is trustworthy and reliable. Despite his achievements, he shows humility and genuine compassion for others. I believe him to be of excellent character. I recommend him to you without hesitation.
Warm best wishes,
Mr Bradley Gill
Rawson Housemaster / 1st XV Rugby Coach