Dream: To have 3 athletes compete in London 2012. Also have 3-4 athletes win Australian Surf Life Saving Medals in March 2010. Have 2 of my over 50 athletes achieve their goals in season 09/10.
Age: 38
Status: Married to the lovely Jennifer with 3 beautiful children Ben 10, Olivia 7, Jake 3 and our dog Daisy.
What do you do for work: Coach
What do you like doing outside of paddling: Spend time with my family and playing on my computer – I am a true geek at heart.
What ski do you paddle: Think Uno for ocean racing, Slipstream Surf X for the surf and Quantum Kayaks K1 Velocity for the flat-water.
Career Highlights:
- Competing in the K4 1000m final at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
- Commentating the Olympic Kayaking at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- Winning an IOC Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics with the Channel 7 team.
Competition Results:
- Olympic Finalist.
- World Cup Kayaking Champion.
- Australian Surf Life Saving Gold Medalist.
What do you eat before a race: Any sort of fresh fruit.
What is your training schedule: Coaching at the moment is 10 sessions a week both on and off the water. The cross training includes gym, swimming, boxing and running.
