High-Performance Coach & Lecturer

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Lecturer at UNE with a PhD in Health Science. 15+ years in elite rugby league, including Head of Physical Performance roles at the Titans, Sea Eagles, and Bulldogs, specialising in monitoring, recovery, and program design.

Qualifications

  • PhD, completed at Griffith University (focused on biochemical indices of training and competition in elite contact sport athletes)
  • Bachelor of Sport Science (Honours) from Bond University
  • Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science, University of New England (UNE)
  • Over 15 years experience in high-performance sport coaching, research and athlete development
  • Leadership roles in physical performance with NRL teams including Canterbury Bulldogs, Manly Sea Eagles and Gold Coast Titans

Specialisations

  • Full-time lecturer at the University of New England (UNE) in Exercise and Sport Science
  • Elite athlete development & management
  • Strength & conditioning program design
  • Load monitoring & GPS technology (Catapult, AMS)
  • Recovery methodologies
  • Blood & saliva biochemical analysis for performance assessment
  • Sport science research & tertiary education

A cross-disciplinary panel guiding product integrity, education, and evidence-led innovation.

  • Review formulation decisions and ingredient standards
  • Pressure-test claims and education for credibility
  • Guide innovation priorities across performance and recovery