Cyclist Anya Louw studying a Bachelor of Dietetics at USC Sunshine Coast

My name is Anya Louw, I am 19 years old, and I am from Devonport, Tasmania. I am a first year student here at USC Sunshine Coast, studying for a Bachelor of Dietetics, and am a cyclist that is part of the Australian Cycling Academy / ARA – Pro Racing Sunshine Coast Team. I started cycling when I was 10 years old with my local … Continue reading Cyclist Anya Louw studying a Bachelor of Dietetics at USC Sunshine Coast

USC High Performance Student Athlete Program: Opening Ceremony – Semester 1, 2020

Last Monday the 17th of February, USC held the High Performance Student Athlete (HPSA) Program Opening Ceremony for Semester 1, 2020. The Opening Ceremony commenced with an introduction held by HPSA Coordinator Tania Stevenson, followed by a short video of past student success stories and achievements throughout the duration of the program. High Performance Sport and Associate Professor in Sports Biomechanics Mark Sayers was there … Continue reading USC High Performance Student Athlete Program: Opening Ceremony – Semester 1, 2020

Longboarder Riley Thomson Commencing a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at USC Sunshine Coast

Hi! My name is Riley Thomson. I am a longboarder starting my first year of study at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC Sunshine Coast). I will be commencing a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) full-time, and I’m super excited. I started surfing at the age of 10 and began longboarding at 15. Surfing competitions have played a big part in my life. I have … Continue reading Longboarder Riley Thomson Commencing a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at USC Sunshine Coast

USC’s High Performance Program catches Australian softball pitcher Kaia Parnarby

Featured photo by Daily Telegraph You can find the original article at: https://www.usc.edu.au/explore/usc-news-exchange/news-archive/2019/august/usc-catches-australian-softball-pitcher After nearly a decade playing professional softball in Hawaii and Japan, Australian softball team pitcher, Kaia Parnarby, has chosen to make USC her home base. The 29-year-old, who grew up on Sydney’s northern beaches, completed an undergraduate degree in Exercise Sports Science at the University of Hawaii in 2012 under a full … Continue reading USC’s High Performance Program catches Australian softball pitcher Kaia Parnarby

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