The Gippsland Sports Academy is fortunate to have a small but extremely dedicated team providing outstanding service to all stakeholders.
A strong balance of community representatives proudly and selflessly commit their time to ensure the Gippsland Sports Academy continues to deliver the best level of service to aspiring Gippsland athletes.
Finance/Administration Officer
Deputy Chairperson
Swimming
Jennifer is the Workforce Development Manager at Harness Racing Victoria, establishing high performance and elite athlete pathways in the sport of harness racing. She is a graduate of the Gippsland Community Leadership Program 2019 and was a teacher of Equine programs with Community College Gippsland until 2021. Jenni held volunteer roles in ...
Matt was born and raised on the Bass Coast and has had a long association with Volleyball across Gippsland. A former elite pathway athlete, Matt is passionate about enabling local athlete’s to compete at state, national and world level. Matt’s corporate career has centered around Human Resources, most ...
I am a dedicated professional with over 10 years of experience both in Australia and abroad, specialising in strategic planning, logistics, and sports management. Holding dual Bachelor’s degrees in Business and Sports Business, I possess a strong foundation in operational management and the sports industry. My service as an Army ...
Jacob resides in Yinnar with his wife and two young daughters. A lifelong advocate for sport in Gippsland, Jacob has contributed to the region’s sporting community as a player, coach, and administrator. He is a life member of the Latrobe Valley Volleyball Association, where he has been an active ...
Kate has a Corporate background in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries with a passion and focus for HR Operations, Administration and Supply Chain. Kate holds volunteer positions within the equestrian environment and loves all things sport. Kate has had a long association with netball and tennis in the West ...
Secretary
Clay Target Shooting / ISH / Golf
Jim is on the GSA Board after retiring from the EO position of the GSA in 2018. Jim was previously in Executive roles with Federation Training. Jim is currently on the Advisory panel for ISH, Golf, CTS and on the Finance Committee.
Treasurer
Tennis
Board Chairman 1997-2012. Darrell has a long association with tennis and football as player and administrator, now with lawn bowls. He continues to share his experience on the GSA Tennis Advisory Panel. Darrell is Chair of the Gippstar Panel and well known as Councillor with Latrobe City Council since 1997
Chair Person
Netball
Sandra is the current Chair of the GSA board and is Head of Sport, Traralgon Campus at St Pauls Grammar School in Traralgon. Sandra has an interest in Netball and represents the Board on the Netball Advisory Panel. Sandra is also active on the Programs Sub Committee.
Secretary
Clay Target Shooting / ISH / Golf
Secretary
Clay Target Shooting / ISH / Golf
Secretary
Clay Target Shooting / ISH / Golf
Deputy Chairperson
Swimming
Secretary
Clay Target Shooting / ISH / Golf
Assistant Coach
Volleyball
Coaching Coordinator
Swimming
Assistant Coach
Taekwondo
Specialist Coach
Swimming
Assistant Coach
Volleyball
Head Coach - Trap
Clay Target Shooting
