About Me

I’m a passionate and driven high-performance rowing coach with near 20 years of international coaching experience across Australia, the UK, and Southern Africa. Throughout my career, I’ve led athletes and programs to national titles and international podiums, including representation at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

My coaching philosophy centres on building sustainable high-performance cultures grounded in athlete wellbeing, collaboration, and purpose-driven training. I believe true excellence comes from environments where both athletes and coaches are empowered to grow and perform at their best.  Most recently, I served as Head Coach at Griffith University where I led program development, athlete pathways, and coach mentoring. Prior to that, I was Program Director and Men’s Development Coach at Sydney University Boat Club, guiding the team to multiple national titles and integrating sports science, athlete monitoring, and long-term performance planning.

Internationally, I’ve coached at the World Rowing Championships, World University Games, Henley Royal Regatta, and Head of the Charles, with a recent highlight being a bronze medal at the 2024 World Rowing Under 19 Championships in Canada. My coaching background spans successful tenures with the national teams of Australia, South Africa, and Namibia including qualifying Namibia’s first-ever Olympic rower.

I remain deeply committed to talent identification and athlete development at all stages, with a special focus on emerging athletes and para-rowers. I take pride in creating inclusive, high-performance environments that bring out both character and capability.

With a strong foundation in collaborative leadership, technical expertise, and strategic program design, I’m focused on continuing to contribute to Australian rowing through innovation, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.