Advisory Board
Colin Wheeler
Ian has been involved in sport for as long as he can remember. Growing up in Central Queensland where sport is a way of life for most kids meant Ian was competing in any sport available to him. Throughout his career with Education Queensland Ian has fulfilled a number of roles in three different regional schools. The highlight of his teaching career thus far has been the development and implementation of a valued based Rugby League engagement program in his current school, of which he has led the charge. Ian has been able to effectively compliment his teaching career with his passion for coaching, and has used the skills he has developed as a teacher to enhance his ability as a coach and vice versa. Whilst completing a Masters in Sports Coaching, Ian has also been fortunate to coach teams at a junior, school representative, and elite youth development level. Ian’s passion and skills have also seen him moving into a role as a coach developer for NRL development.
Florette Blackwood
As a master trainer Paul brings huge experience in sports spanning 40 years. Paul played semi-professional rugby league for 13 years and developed a passion for trying to help people be the best they can be, particularly athletes. He has worked with ASADA in a role that brought him face to face with some of the world’s best performing athletes. As a master trainer Paul’s experience brought him to The Optimisation Hub as he sought to carve work in the are of mental resilience and core educational programs as the gap and the necessary asset for sport in the modern era of professionalism. Paul has worked closely with the Brisbane Broncos in establishing an internal education program to assist young players in making favourable life choices.
Jeff Krushell
Daniel has a broad range of people driven experience and is the operational excellence driver in any environment. His ability to coach and mentor has lead him to outstanding reviews and accolades as both a coach , coach mentor and athelet educator. Daniel has been at the forefront of initiatives around youth coach development and player development seeking to ensure that grass roots sports as well supported as professional sport. Daniel is an asset to any training environment with a unique ability to bring any audience young or old with his . Daniel has a self-confessed passion for youth player development and also developing grassroots coaching structure. During the past 30 years, Daniel has been involved with several sports in both a playing and coaching capacity. Over this time he has developed a mindset and attitude that has led him on route to becoming a mentor to other coaches beginning their journey down a similar path.
Daniel spent time as part of the NSWIS training program along with many representative duties during his playing career. These experiences helped carve a path to achieve the standards and expectations that Daniel strives for within his coaching capacity. In the ever-changing world we live in, whether its sporting or corporate, Daniel understands the need to evolve with it, and adhere to the necessary facts surrounding both mental and physical aspects of coaching. This is where Daniels experience in managing operations crosses paths with his ability to coach. Daniels most recent achievement has seen him become a major contributor to the starting up and running of both a Baseball and Softball Academy Training Program based in NSW where he works with players of all ages and abilities.
Julie Marsh
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Madi Levi
As a master trainer Paul brings huge experience in sports spanning 40 years. Paul played semi-professional rugby league for 13 years and developed a passion for trying to help people be the best they can be, particularly athletes. He has worked with ASADA in a role that brought him face to face with some of the world’s best performing athletes. As a master trainer Paul’s experience brought him to The Optimisation Hub as he sought to carve work in the are of mental resilience and core educational programs as the gap and the necessary asset for sport in the modern era of professionalism. Paul has worked closely with the Brisbane Broncos in establishing an internal education program to assist young players in making favourable life choices.
Mark Marino
As a master trainer Paul brings huge experience in sports spanning 40 years. Paul played semi-professional rugby league for 13 years and developed a passion for trying to help people be the best they can be, particularly athletes. He has worked with ASADA in a role that brought him face to face with some of the world’s best performing athletes. As a master trainer Paul’s experience brought him to The Optimisation Hub as he sought to carve work in the are of mental resilience and core educational programs as the gap and the necessary asset for sport in the modern era of professionalism. Paul has worked closely with the Brisbane Broncos in establishing an internal education program to assist young players in making favourable life choices.
Mitchell Pham
As a master trainer Paul brings huge experience in sports spanning 40 years. Paul played semi-professional rugby league for 13 years and developed a passion for trying to help people be the best they can be, particularly athletes. He has worked with ASADA in a role that brought him face to face with some of the world’s best performing athletes. As a master trainer Paul’s experience brought him to The Optimisation Hub as he sought to carve work in the are of mental resilience and core educational programs as the gap and the necessary asset for sport in the modern era of professionalism. Paul has worked closely with the Brisbane Broncos in establishing an internal education program to assist young players in making favourable life choices.
Nikolas Schlie
Pandora describes herself as a sports loving kiwi who loves playing, watching and working in sport. She is a sports executive who has worked extensively across multiple sporting codes from grassroots to national and professional sports teams. Her experience in event delivery has seen her contribute to many major events including London Olympics, World Masters Games, FIFA, FIBA and Rugby World Cups. Pandora’s sports management qualifications combined with her on the ground knowledge has given her insight and understanding to the demands of athletes, coaches, national sporting bodies, international federations and private owners. She is passionate about developing pathways and opportunities for women in sport having assisted in the Pacific with the Cook Islands Women’s Rugby 7s program. As a master trainer with the Optimisation Hub, Pandora applies her 30+ year’s knowledge to supporting her passion to build mental resilience and improved outcomes for athletes, sportswomen and within sport.
Paul Schmidt-Uli
Tyron Brandt
As a master trainer Paul brings huge experience in sports spanning 40 years. Paul played semi-professional rugby league for 13 years and developed a passion for trying to help people be the best they can be, particularly athletes. He has worked with ASADA in a role that brought him face to face with some of the world’s best performing athletes. As a master trainer Paul’s experience brought him to The Optimisation Hub as he sought to carve work in the are of mental resilience and core educational programs as the gap and the necessary asset for sport in the modern era of professionalism. Paul has worked closely with the Brisbane Broncos in establishing an internal education program to assist young players in making favourable life choices.