Academic Background:

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• Bachelor of Art, Sport Administration (VUT)

• Master Practitioner Neuro Linguistic Programming

• MBA (Swinburne University)

• Level 2 Triathlon Coach

• Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach

• Level 1 swim coach

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Professional Background:

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• Lecturer (Victoria University – Sports Sponsorship)

• Multi Sport Coaching for 15 years

• Swim Coaching for 25 years

• Former Professional Triathlete (2004-2007)

• Commentary at 2005 Tasmanian Half Ironman

• Commentary at 2007 Ironman Western Australia

• Commentary at 2008 Geelong 70.3

• Commentary at Gatorade series 4 race at Portarlington

• Published Author

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Personal Goals:

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Deliver my knowledge to as many athletes as possible:
Surfing, eating chocolate

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Sporting Career Highlights:

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• 3rd Male 30-34 Ironman Western Australia 2004

• Age Group Swim Record Holder Ironman Western Australia 2004

• 1st out of the Water Australian Ironman 2005

• 1st out of the Water WA Ironman 2005

• Unbeaten in the Swim over Half Ironman distance since 2005

• Being recognised as the fastest Swimmer in Ironman Triathlon in Australia (Swim Course record WA Ironman 2004)

• Turning Professional in 2004 and winning first Ironman swim

• 3rd overall Rydges Capricorn Half Ironman in 2005

• Multi top 5 finisher over half Ironman distance

• 1st Alpine Challenge 200k Road Race 2006

• Racing in Europe in 2006

• 2 x Top 20 Finish over Full Ironman Distance 2005 and 2006

• 4th overall in Rottnest Island channel Swim 2009

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Coaching Accomplishments:

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Ironman and Multisport Coaching:

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• Multi Sport Coaching, Junior Development and Athlete Management

• 4 x transition from Age Group to Pro licence holders (ITU and Long Course Racing)

• 2 x Asia pacific Ironman 70.3 AG Champions

• 3 x Australian AG 70.3 Champions

• 1 x top 5 overall ITU Olympic distance Asian Championships

• 1 x Ironman Asia Pacific Ironman champion

• 1 x Ironman Asia Pacific Ironman podium

• 1 x Top 5 overall finisher 70.3

• 2nd in Australian Elite Duathlon Championships​

• Multiple Australian Long Course AG Champions

• Multiple Top 10 overall finisher 70.3

• Multiple Gatorade Triathlon series AG winners

• Gatorade Elite Series Podiums

• 20+ to Ironman 70.3 AG world championships

• 20+ Athletes to Ironman World Championships (Hawaii)

• Multiple athletes to achieve World Long course Championships

• Multiple athletes to achieve 10 x Ironman finishes

• Multiple athletes to achieve 5 x Ironman finishes

• Over 600 Ironman finishes

• Over a 1000 70.3 finishes

• Multiple Athletes to World Championships qualification across all distances

• Have worked individually with multiple professional Ironman and Olympic distance athletes on swimming technique, biomechanics speed and strategy.

• Management of Past and Current Professional Triathletes

• Multiple Overall podium finishers at 70.3 racing around the world

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Junior High Performance Triathlon:

 

• 1 x Australian ITU Youth Champion

• 1 x Australian ITU series Champion

• 1 x ITU Junior World Championship Qualifier

• 2nd ITU Youth Australian Championships

• 2nd School Sport Australia Nationals

• Multiple Top 5 finisher in School Sport Australia Nationals

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Specialist Coaching and Strength and Conditioning:

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• 1 x Successful candidate to Special Air Service (SAS) 

• 1 x Successful candidate to Special Emergency Response Team QLD (SERT)

• Multiple candidates to Special Operations Group VIC (SOG)

• Suzuki Australia Superbike & Motocross Squad Coach