What inspired you to join Full Speed Performance, and what do you bring to the team?

After over a decade in the industry, I saw an opportunity to build something truly athlete-first — a place where performance, rehab and support all happen under one roof. Co-owning Full Speed Performance gave me the chance to shape that environment. I bring a background in personal training, business leadership and performance coaching, and I’m driven by a genuine interest in solving the right problems for young athletes.

Where did you study, and what qualifications do you hold?

I completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin University and earned my Certificate III & IV in Fitness through Holmesglen.

What areas do you specialise in, and how do you help athletes reach their goals?

My niche is junior athlete development — particularly around load management and performance systems for growing bodies. I’ve worked with youth athletes for years and saw a major gap in how Sever’s Disease was being treated, which led me to launch The Severs Centre in 2024. My work is built around giving young athletes structure, guidance and a pathway they can trust.

What’s your approach to rehab and injury prevention?

Prevention starts with education and load planning. Most injuries in youth athletes can be reduced or avoided by understanding volume, recovery and movement quality. I focus on clear communication with athletes and their families to make sure the plan works in the real world.

How do you use data and technology to support your work?

While I’ve used tools like VALD and GPS, my approach with juniors focuses more on consistency, physical literacy, and development markers than on tech for the sake of it. That said, structured monitoring and strength benchmarks are always part of the long-term picture.

What do you wish more athletes and parents understood about junior performance?

That pain in growing bodies isn’t always “just growing pains.” Sever’s, Osgood-Schlatter, and other load-related conditions can — and should — be managed properly. With the right education and support, kids don’t need to sit out seasons or push through unnecessary pain.

How do you stay up to date in performance and youth development?

I stay connected with coaches, physios and researchers across youth sport. I also keep learning from the athletes and families I work with — what they need, what’s missing, and how we can deliver better outcomes.

What’s your favourite part of working with young athletes?

Seeing them get back to the sport they love with more confidence. Watching that shift — from pain or fear to performance and pride — that’s the win.

What makes Full Speed Performance different?

We’re not a traditional gym or physio clinic — and that’s the point. Our entire system is built for the athlete journey. Everyone under this roof works together, and no one gets lost between services.

What do you do outside of work?

I’m usually spending time with my partner or out getting a coffee — but my brain is often still on performance. I’ve always got something in the works when it comes to helping young athletes move better and feel better.