Michaela-Mary Pattinson
Swimming Coach + Dietitian
Ryde,NSW
Summary
Inspiring Coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential. Committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Driven and high-achieving with athlete success throughout career history. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable training and eating habits, that support their goal-orientated performance. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build vision of excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
National Age Group Coach
Carlile Swim Team
08.2021 - Current
- Maximized athlete potential by creating customized training plans tailored to each swimmer's strengths and weaknesses.
- Promoted a culture of sportsmanship within the team by modeling respectful behavior towards competitors, coaches and officials at all times.
- Supported swimmers' academic success by integrating time management strategies and emphasizing the importance of balancing athletics with academics.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Provided ongoing feedback to swimmers on technique, strategy, and mental preparation to maximize their potential in competitions.
- Managed administrative tasks such as maintaining records of swimmer performance, attendance, and progress toward goals.
- Fostered a positive team atmosphere by organizing team-building activities, celebrating individual achievements, and encouraging camaraderie among all members.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share knowledge, ideas, and best practices for improving overall team performance.
- Continuously updated personal coaching knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, and relevant professional development opportunities.
- Improved athletes' performance through targeted strength and conditioning exercises, focusing on individual needs.
- Established clear communication channels with parents to keep them informed about their child''s progress and development.
National Age Group Coach
Nudgee College
10.2016 - 08.2021
- Roles and responsibilities encompassed all of the description included in current role, as well as:
- GPS School team lead coach, including structuring and delivering school training program, leading of school team meetings, building and nurturing of team culture and values, as well as team selection.
- Mentoring of 2 junior coaches, including weekly meetings, overseeing their training programs, and assisting in their professional development plans.
- Liaising with learn to swim coordinator on program development, delivering of key technical feedback to learn to swim teachers, monitoring of swimmer's progression to club competitive program.
Education
Bachelor of Nutrition And Dietetics (Honours) - Dietetics
The University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW12.2023
Bachelor of Sport And Exercise Science/ Business -
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD12.2013
Skills
Individualized Coaching
Performance Analysis
Teaching Methods
Feedback Delivery
Performance Evaluation
Staff Development
Program Leadership
Building Relationships
Verbal and written communication
Technology Integration
Interpersonal Relationships
Accomplishments
- Named “Youth Program Coach of the Year” by the Swimming Australia in 2023.
- Coached an athlete to 5x World Junior Champion in 2023.
- Coached the Nudgee College GPS team champions(2014-2016).
- Australian Junior Dolphins Coach (World Junior Championships, Israel, 2023 / Junior Pan Pacific Championships, Hawaii, 2022)
Timeline
National Age Group Coach
Carlile Swim Team
08.2021 - Current
National Age Group Coach
Nudgee College
10.2016 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Nutrition And Dietetics (Honours) - Dietetics
The University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Sport And Exercise Science/ Business -
James Cook University