VIS Structure

At the VIS we understand the importance of having talented, creative and loyal personnel, at every level of our organisation.

Board of Directors

A mix of coaches, administrators, media and business people, many Board members are former athletes who understand the complexities of elite sport.

Board Members

Mrs Kate Palmer - Chairman
Ms Julie Sarll
Mr Tim Lane
Mr Steve Cusworth
Prof Mark Hargreaves
Mrs Kathy McLean
Prof John Saunders
Mr Ray Wilson
Mr Ian Fullagar

Our Team

The VIS staff group encompasses a broad range of experience from different sectors of the sporting industry; many staff members have joined the VIS following positions with local, interstate and international organisations. They share a variety of knowledge, understanding and passion for elite sport and work together to optimise the development opportunities of VIS athletes.

Management Team

Chief Executive Officer - Anne Marie Harrison
Performance Manager - Marty Aitken
Performance Services Manager - Paul Kiteley
Business Manager - Jim Dean
Communications and Marketing Manager - Mandy Passmore
Executive Administrator - Deirdre Boyd

Executive

Chief Executive Officer - Anne Marie Harrison
Administrator - Deirdre Boyd

Performance

Manager - Marty Aitken
Performance Coordinator - Andrew Nolen
Performance Admistrator - Matt Burn

Talent Transfer Coordinator - Simon Blundell

Coaching Staff

Aerial Skiing Program Manager - Belinda Price
Cycling Head Coach - Dave Sanders
Cycling Assistant Coach - Scott McGrory
Diving Head Coach - Mat Helm
Golf Head Coach - Martin Joyce
Golf Assistant Coach - Darren Cole
Gymnastics Head Coach - Mikhail Barabach
Men's Hockey Head Coach - Jay Stacy
Women's Hockey Head Coach - Katie Allen
Vixens Netball Head Coach/VIS Head Coach - Julie Hoornweg
Rowing Head Coach - Chris O'Brien
Rowing Assistant Coach - Bill Tait
Sailing Head Coach - Johnny Rodgers
Swimming Program Manager - Lee Nicholson
Triathlon Head Coach - Jonathan Hall
Track and Field Program Manager - Derek Boothroyd
Water Polo Head Coach - Dalibor Maslan

Performance Services

Manager - Paul Kiteley
Performance Services Coordinator - Nerissa Byrne
Receptionists - Mathew Gay, Hannah Macdougall, Prue Watt, Rowena Webster, Kelly Cartwright
Sports Medicine Coordinator - Dr Peter Harcourt
Doctors - Dr Anik Shawdon, Dr Greg Hickey, Dr Sandra Mejak, Dr Larissa Trease
Physiotherapy Coordinator - Wendy Braybon
Physiotherapist - Steve Evans, Ebonie Scase, Kate Mcgillivray, Laura Baquie
Massage Therapists - Jim Stevanovski, Arnaud Domange, Gillian Niven
Nutrition Coordinator - Kylie Andrew
Nutritionist - Daniela Manche
Physical Preparation Coordinator - Dr Harry Brennan
Physical Preparation Coaches - Michael Crooks, Ben Willey, James Karageorgiou, Nathan Heany

Sport Science Coordinator - Susie Parker-Simmons

Sport Scientists - Nick Sanders, Cathryn Pruscino, Danielle Stefano, Sylvie Withers
Athlete Career and Education (ACE) Coordinator - Bernadette Sierakowski
ACE Advisor - Clare Timmins
ACE Advisor - Marina Mateos
Pastoral Care - Dot Bussey

Business

Manager - Mr Jim Dean
Facility Coordinator - Janeen Ayling
Business Services Coordinator - Jing Ren

Information and Technology Manager - Mark Schnabl
Information and Technology Technician - Jake Rozen
Information Officer - June Bradley
Administrative Assistant - Carissa Fuss

Marketing

Communications and Marketing Manager - Mandy Passmore
Communications and Media Coordinator - Lisa Szatsznajder
Marketing and Community Projects Coordinator - Rick Wall