 Dion retired in 2008 and went straight into giving back to rugby in New Zealand by coaching Aotea College U15s in Porirua.He then went on to be the Rugby Coaching Director at Tawa Rugby Club from 2012–2014.In 2013 he coached the Tawa Premier side to its first Jubilee Cup Championship, also winning the Swindale Shield, Andy Leslie trophy, and all inter club trophies available.