I'm a highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. I've got a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Prep Lead
Australian Sailing
01.2022 - 03.2025
Work collaboratively with coaches and performance teams in understanding the physiological demands of Sailing, including class specific physical preparation and individual performance plans
Development and Implementation of the Australian Sailing Athlete Development Framework
In collaboration with National Lead Coaches and Performance support staff periodise on water and off water training load
Coordinate the implementation of the AS National Testing and training protocols across the National Institute Network (NIN)
Use of AMS to for data capture, analysis and reporting to track athlete performance and progressions
Develop and maintain strong relationships with the State Pathway programs to deliver shared objectives and smooth transition of athletes between both programs
Foster a domestic training environment that enhances training ethic and excellence
Oversee a team of three performance team members as well as five Sailing Strength and Conditioning Coaches and Physiologists across the National Institute Network
Manage the Physical Preparation Budget
Director of High Performance
Warringah Rugby Club
10.2014 - 08.2022
Periodised planning, data monitoring and GPS analysis to support training load recommendations and individual athlete needs
Individualised gym-based training programs developed through physiological testing done with the playing group
Implement rehabilitation program and return to play program, working closely with the Head Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning team
Developing team and individual position specific conditioning programming that provides a transfer to on-field performance
Team warmups, cool downs and recovery session
Individualised on-field speed coaching and technique enhancement
Creating a positive environment that promotes a strong work ethic, teamwork and individual improvements
Strength and Conditioning Coach/Sports Scientist
NSWIS
01.2017 - 01.2022
Work collaboratively with coaches and performance teams to analyse needs of athletes and the sport, set appropriate performance goals, develop plans, monitor and implement these plans and review periodically
Strength and Conditioning programming and implementation for National Para Archery Athletes. Including travel and Physical preparation for major events
Development and Implementation of the NSWIS Kayak Athlete Development Framework
Strength and conditioning programming and implementation for State and National Sprint Kayaking athletes
Implement rehabilitation program and return to play program, working closely with the Head Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning team
Data monitoring through GPS analyses, wellness and training load data to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and to individualise for athletes needs and goals
Developing and implementing speed and conditioning sessions that target the goals of the session
Collaborating with the Performance Team to develop, implement and monitor individual athlete performance plans and holistic sports specific service plans
Developing and implementing a screening, testing and monitoring approach that identifies the needs of the athletes
High Performance Manager for New South Wales
FC11
12.2015 - 03.2017
Understanding the physiological needs in planning, periodising and managing athletes
Leading a performance team of four strength and conditioning coaches, physiotherapist, massage therapist and nutritionist
Regular meetings and correspondence with both medical and performance coaching staff to cater for individual player needs and strategies to meet team goals
Planning and monitoring athletes through wellbeing data, loading and GPS analysis
Individualised gym-based training programs developed through testing, player's position and injury history
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
NSW Waratahs Rugby
01.2013 - 12.2014
Developing and implementing strength and conditioning programs
Extensive GPS analysis and data collection to positively impact programming
Performance testing, injury monitoring and data entry using Smartabase
Education
Bachelor of Exercise And Sports Science (Hons) -
University of Sydney
01.2013
High School Certificate -
St Pius X College
01.2006
Skills
Performance programming
Athlete monitoring
Training load management
Rehabilitation program
GPS analysis
Team leadership
Budget management
Sports science
Relationship building
Coaching collaboration
Professional Highlights
Physical Preparation Lead for Australian Sailing team. Securing a Gold and Silver Medal at 2024 Olympic Games and a Gold and Bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships
Strength and Conditioning Coach for National Para-Archery champion, Jonathon Milne.
Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sports Scientist for Paralympic Swimmer Tiffany Thomas Kane - Silver medallist at 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sport Scientist for three Sprint Kayak Athletes that Qualified for the 2020 Olympics and Dylan Littlehales, 2020 Paralympics
Director of High Performance for Warringah Rugby Club 2017 Premiership winning team and then went on to win the 2018 National Club Championship
Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sports Scientist for k1000 National 1st place and 2nd place Kayakers at the 2020 Australian National Titles.
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the NSW Waratahs 2014 Super Rugby Championship team.
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the NSW Waratahs Academy, winning the 2014 National competition.