Tamara Phillips on placement at the USC High Performance Program

Hi there! My name is Tamara Phillips and I’m finishing my final semester, studying Bachelor of Sports Studies majoring in Marketing. I have been so fortunate to have experienced placement with USC High Performance Sports. I can fully say the High Performance Student Athlete Program is excellent and highly beneficial for student athletes. The program assists the student athletes in regards to balancing their sport … Continue reading Tamara Phillips on placement at the USC High Performance Program

USC High Performance Surf Lifesaver Tiarrn Raymond: Greatest Achievements, Student Life & Career Goals

Main photo copyrights: SunshineCoastDaily (Photo of Tiarrn Raymond) From the North to the South I grew up in Cairns where we had small waves, crocodiles and deadly jellyfish, but for some reason, I had this absolute love for the beach. At the age of 8 I joined Nippers at Ellis Beach and from there absolutely loved it. As a nipper, I competed at state championships … Continue reading USC High Performance Surf Lifesaver Tiarrn Raymond: Greatest Achievements, Student Life & Career Goals

Results this Month (October 2019)

Main header photo: Touch Football Australia  We have gathered some of our amazing HPSA results for October 2019, all in one spot! Check out the posts below in case you missed out on some amazing performances that have been posted on the USC High Performance Instagram Account – @USC.HighPerformance throughout the month of October. Keeley Coutts in action Keeley Coutts @keeley.coutts8 (Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science) … Continue reading Results this Month (October 2019)

High Performance Student Athlete Swimmer Dahlas Rogers studying a Diploma in Creative Industries at USC Sunshine Coast

Hi! My name is Dahlas Rogers, I’m 24 yrs old and a swimmer. I train under Chris Mooney at the USC’s High Performance Swimming Program. I have been swimming for as long as I can remember and I have loved every minute of it. My dad being an Olympian himself, as well as my sister Lana being an elite iron woman, you could say elite sport … Continue reading High Performance Student Athlete Swimmer Dahlas Rogers studying a Diploma in Creative Industries at USC Sunshine Coast

High Performance Student Athlete and Olympic Weightlifter Yolandie Weir studying a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at USC Sunshine Coast

I’m Yolandie Weir, Olympic Weightlifter, single Mum, business owner/ operator and full time student studying my Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at USC Sunshine Coast as part of the HPSA Program which provides the support, guidance, assistance and opportunities that allow me to successfully juggle this incredibly busy workload. In 2014, I was ranked number 2 all time in the world for powerlifting, with numerous … Continue reading High Performance Student Athlete and Olympic Weightlifter Yolandie Weir studying a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at USC Sunshine Coast

Rugby League Player Thomas Rafter at the High Performance Student Athlete Program

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 … Continue reading Rugby League Player Thomas Rafter at the High Performance Student Athlete Program

Results This Month (September 2019)

Header photo: Sunshine Coast Daily We have listed some of the High Performance results from the month of September, so take a look and see what your fellow HPSA’s have achieved! Jane Larkin released her 2nd Episode in the series “Running in Dresses” which tackles an array of issues for women in sport. This episode: Amy Morris, ‘University Sport Programs’. You can find her YouTube … Continue reading Results This Month (September 2019)

HPSA Triathlete Lucy Bowden: ‘The process of creating something is just as important if not more important than the outcome’

Article borrowed from Lucy Bowden’s blog Athletes work hard. We work hard for one goal or several goals, however, how many athletes actually take the time to appreciate how much work (outside of themselves) it takes to create and execute a project/goal. Do we thank and praise our coach enough for the years they’ve spent on upskilling their knowledge with the intent to create future … Continue reading HPSA Triathlete Lucy Bowden: ‘The process of creating something is just as important if not more important than the outcome’

Nicole Guenther studying a Bachelor of Design (Interactive and UX Design) whilst playing professional netball here at USC Sunshine Coast

My name is Nicole Guenther, I was born in California and moved to Australia when i was 2. At the age of 8 I decided I wanted to start playing netball, having no idea what the sport was. Now ten years later I’m playing and practicing it almost everyday! Recently I began my first semester at USC pursing a degree in graphic design however later … Continue reading Nicole Guenther studying a Bachelor of Design (Interactive and UX Design) whilst playing professional netball here at USC Sunshine Coast

Lightning’s Peace Proscovia in push to support Ugandan sport

Featured photo: Emma Thurston @ Sky Sports A sports kit drive championed by Sunshine Coast Lightning’s Peace Proscovia to send back home to Uganda is one step away from becoming a reality.  The High Performance Sport office at the University of the Sunshine Coast is overflowing with more than 500kg of sports apparel that is destined for budding athletes in the central African country. All … Continue reading Lightning’s Peace Proscovia in push to support Ugandan sport