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Marc Sophoulis
Since 1996, Marc has coached athletes at the highest level in the sports of tennis and Australian Rules Football (AFL). He has also mentored and trained coaches in the art of coaching and athlete development for the past decade.
As head coach of tennis at the Maribyrnong Sports Academy and MITS Tennis in Melbourne Australia, Marc has been instrumental in developing a sustainable high-performance tennis program while working closely with a diverse group of talented young players.
Since 2007 Marc has worked at the Richmond Tigers AFL club in multiple roles as the coaching coordinator and assistant coach in the Victorian Football League (VFL) program.
He has led and facilitated Tennis Australia's Level 1 and 2 coaching courses since 2007, and regularly creates, develops, and conducts coach development courses and workshops in both tennis and AFL.
Marc’s coaching philosophy is an innovative pracademic approach, where he uses science and data to support and create practical interventions within a holistic, team focused framework.
Ola Luczak - Advanced Sports Dietitian
Ola competed in Division 1 US college tennis at the University of Central Florida. It was here she discovered that eating pop tarts and free pizza on campus was NOT an optimal fuel choice for performance.
Over the past decade Ola has devoted her energy towards adolescent sports nutrition – where lifelong habits form.
She was alarmed to discover:
~65% of athletes were dehydrated (Game Day Nutrition testing with 300+ athletes)
~75% of female athletes were under-fuelling (in line with AIS research)
Many athletes were underperforming with low energy levels, poor concentration, slow reaction times and decreased motor skills (largely due to the above two reasons)
This fostered a passion to create a program to support athletes on a consistent basis throughout their adolescent years. She quickly noticed that sports directors, coaches, parents and athletes wanted more resources and advice in the nutrition space.
Nick Ferrier - Sports Psychologist
Nick Ferrier is the founder of Cede Nullis Psychology. He is a registered psychologist (AHPRA) and former national swimmer having competed internationally. Over his professional career, Nick has worked in occupational rehabilitation settings and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for the Australian Government and private companies.
Nick is passionate about working with high performing individuals from both the public and private sectors, having previously worked with a broad range of clients including professional athletes, ASX200 companies and company directors, high net-worth individuals, and senior Federal Government executives.
With a particular interest in men’s mental health, Nick uses a naturally direct and honest approach to assist his clients to improve their lives. Nick also enjoys presenting custom workshops to organisations and businesses on mental health including stress and resilience, assertiveness, and well-being.
Nick Busuttil - Biomechanic Expert
Nicholas is a PhD candidate at La Trobe University who specialises in biomechanics and skill development for tennis. He has a strong background in sports science, having worked in tertiary education, training future sports scientists in the crafts of Research Skills, Exercise Physiology, Advanced Biomechanics, and Advanced Skill Development. Nicholas has applied his trade in many different settings, having experience and working collaboratively with institutions including La Trobe University, Tennis Australia and the Boston Red Sox (Sports Biomechanics Consultant).
Education is a passion of his and wishes to continually support coaches and players to apply key biomechanical and skill acquisition principles to tennis development. Having been in the coaching industry for 10 years, Nick has supported many athletes (grassroots, academy, and professional), providing proactive services in movement analysis, coaching, and strength and conditioning.
- Doctor of Philosophy Candidate (PhD)
- Exercise and Sport Science Honours (First class)
- Bachelor of Exercise Science
- Anthropometrist – ISAK level 1
- Tennis Australia Junior Development (in progress)
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Lauren Skopal - Flexibility Specialist
Lauren Skopal - As a national medalist in her sport, Lauren understands the dedication it takes to be an elite athlete at the top of their game. Following her rhythmic gymnastics career she went on to perform as an acrobat in over 10 countries around the world. This journey led to an abundance of experience on how to maintain your body at different ages, manage injuries and adapt to performing in varying international environments.
Lauren is an accredited Exercise Scientist specialising in Flexibility Training and she is currently completing her Masters of Applied Sports Science at Deakin University in Melbourne. Through her business Limber Sports Performance, Lauren has assisted a wide range of athletes achieve their movement goals in sports such as Tennis, Soccer, Football, Martial Arts, Climbing, Gymnastics, Dance, Ice Staking, Calisthenics, Sports Aerobics and more.
- ESSA Exercise Scientist
- Exercise and Sport Science Honours
- Bachelor of Health Science
- NSA Associate Nutritionist
- Gymnastics Australia Advanced Coach
- Certified Stott Pilates Trainer
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