What has been your career path to get to where you are now?
BSc Sports Science, MSc Strength & Conditioning, PhD Sports Biomechanics
Mostly academic, have worked in team and individual sport during study.
Head S&C at Wanneroo Wolves WSBL (2002-03), West Perth Football Club (2005-07), Joondalup Brothers RFU (2009-10), and S&C and approved education provider Australian PGA (2004-current).
What subjects/units do you currently teach?
Biomechanics, Tech & Data Analysis for Coaches
What is your favourite topic/field to teach?
Sports Biomechanics
What is it about your classes that students enjoy most?
Student engagement
If your career has been mostly in academia, what publications have you been most proud of?
All applied research
What are you working on now?
Seniors golf exercise intervention research and mental health
Why should people apply to study the degree related to the subjects you teach?
Application to real-world from currently industry-active professionals. UNDA has the highest graduate employment in WA.
What pieces of advice would you give to someone who has just enrolled in a master's degree in your field?
Volunteer as much as you can to gain experience.