Championing Excellence Across Sports I have coached and trained athletes to achieve Olympic, World Championship, and international success. With expertise in a diverse array of sports—including weightlifting, basketball, volleyball, hockey, track and field, squash, cricket, and tennis—I am driven to inspire peak performance and nurture talent on the global stage.

With decades of expertise across diverse fields, I have held leadership roles that span elite sports coaching, organizational governance, and public service advisory. Notable positions include:

• Training Director for New Zealand men's and women's cricket teams (1984-1988)

• National League Coach in volleyball and basketball

• Chief Executive of Basketball New Zealand (1997-2000)

• Training Director for the NZ Barefoot Waterski team (1977-1979 and 1980-1982)

• International Coaching Licenses for Basketball and Olympic Weightlifting

In governance, I have served as:

• Board Member and Chair of Coaching New Zealand (1980-2003)

• Board Member and Chair of Sport and Exercise Science NZ (1989-2003)

• Board Member of Skills Active NZ Limited (1998-2002)

By day, I am Principal Advisor in the Public Sector Performance Group at the Public Service Commission.

Passionate about coaching and personal development, I thrive on helping individuals unlock their full potential. With experience in leadership, mentoring, and performance coaching, I focus on guiding others toward success—both personally and professionally. Whether through my coaching blog, social media, or one-on-one sessions, I aim to inspire growth, resilience, and confidence in those I work with.

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