Thomas Rafter is currently studying a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies at USC Sunshine Coast.

Rugby league has been part of my life since I was 5 when I signed up to play with the Bribie Island Warrigals. Since I signed up, I’ve always wanted to play at the top level in the NRL. I currently play in the Intrust Super Cup (Queensland Cup) for the Sunshine Coast Falcons. Our schedule contains 3 sessions a week with a game during the season and pre season holds 4 training sessions. 

This year was my first state match with representing Queensland in an interstate match against NSW where an Australian University side was picked to play in Fiji in Oct. I was named as the back rower for that side however I dislocated my shoulder playing for the Falcons against Mackay last month.

Our meal plans require a high carb diet and plenty of calories for the requirements of each training session.

Reasons for myself choosing HPSA:

Use of the USC gym while I’m on campus.

Free sport-ability testing.

Subsidiary fees when competing for state and national level.

Reasons to choose HPSA:

Subsidiary fees when competing at state and national levels.

HPSA Staff care for your competitions and help support in any way they can

Athlete workshops

Negotiations available for assessment deadlines when competing.

– Thomas Rafter