Tag: USC High Performance Student Athlete Program

Cycling, HPSA Program

ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast Cyclist Michael Rice studying a Bachelor of Environmental Management at USC Sunshine Coast

G’day, My name is Michael Rice, I have just moved to the Sunshine Coast from Canberra to begin my studies at USC Sunshine Coast. It has taken me a few years to get to university as I turned 24 this year, but I was able to enjoy a few years doing what I love, which is racing around the world as a cyclist. I first … Continue reading ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast Cyclist Michael Rice studying a Bachelor of Environmental Management at USC Sunshine Coast

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Water Sport

Surf Boat Rower Hallum Went Studying a Bachelor of Accounting (Commerce) at USC Sunshine Coast

Hi, my name is Hallum Went and I compete in Surf Boat Rowing. This sport is a branch of Surf Life Saving and has a huge presence throughout Australia. Boat crews consist of four rowers and one ‘sweep’ who controls the boats balance and direction. The sweep is usually also the coach for the rowers. A race is approximately 700 to 900 meters, starting the … Continue reading Surf Boat Rower Hallum Went Studying a Bachelor of Accounting (Commerce) at USC Sunshine Coast

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Motorsport

BMX Rider Tenniele Botfield studying a BEd(Sec)/BRecOutdoorEnvStudies at USC Sunshine Coast

G’Day! My name is Tenniele Botfield and I am undertaking my second year of study at USC Sunshine Coast. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Recreation and Outdoor Environmental Studies. This may sound crazy, but BMX has been part of my life since I was born. Attending my first BMX race meet at only 6 days old. I guess … Continue reading BMX Rider Tenniele Botfield studying a BEd(Sec)/BRecOutdoorEnvStudies at USC Sunshine Coast

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Equestrian

Showjumper Chris Holland studying a Bachelor of Laws/B of Business at USC Sunshine Coast

My name is Chris Holland, I am 18 years old and compete in the Olympic discipline of Showjumping. I have ridden horses since I was about five however, I didn’t begin showjumping until around the age of 10.  For those who do not know much about the sport, showjumping involves riding a horse over a course with the result being judged based on number of … Continue reading Showjumper Chris Holland studying a Bachelor of Laws/B of Business at USC Sunshine Coast

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Water Sport

Surfer Mason Schremmer studying a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) at USC Sunshine Coast

Hi, my name is Mason Schremmer and I’m 19 years old. I’m originally from Florida but moved to Hawaii when I was 11, and that’s when I started surfing. I’ve been competing for almost 7 years now, and this is my second year on the WSL Longboard Tour. When I first started competing, I entered junior contests and worked my way up to state and … Continue reading Surfer Mason Schremmer studying a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) at USC Sunshine Coast

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HPSA Program, Water Sport

Australian Dolphins Swimmer Chloe Gubecka studying a Bachelor of Dietetics at USC Sunshine Coast

Hey! Let me introduce myself… my name is Chloe Gubecka. I am an 18 year old athlete on the Australian Dolphins Swim Team (#811) and call me crazy, but I specialise in 10km open water swimming, however, I am not a stranger to pool competitions. My passion for swimming began from the young age of 5 months when I was first exposed to Learn to … Continue reading Australian Dolphins Swimmer Chloe Gubecka studying a Bachelor of Dietetics at USC Sunshine Coast

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Athletics, HPSA Program

Track and Field athlete Ben Tacey studying a Bachelor of Sport Studies at USC Sunshine Coast

My name is Ben Tacey and I am a first-year student at USC having graduated from Immanuel Lutheran College in 2018.  I am studying a Bachelor of Sport Studies majoring in Entrepreneurship. I have been competing in the sport of Cross Country and Track since I was 9 years old and started taking it more seriously when I was 15. Growing up as a kid … Continue reading Track and Field athlete Ben Tacey studying a Bachelor of Sport Studies at USC Sunshine Coast

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HPSA Program, Water Sport

Paralympic Spartan Swimmer Katja Dedekind Commencing a Bachelor of Arts at USC Sunshine Coast

My name is Katja Dedekind and I am part of the Australian Paralympic Swim Team and have been for the past 4 years. I am currently 18 years old and am doing my first year of University, where I’ll be studying a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Creative Writing and Publishing. The reason I have decided to do this major is because I am a … Continue reading Paralympic Spartan Swimmer Katja Dedekind Commencing a Bachelor of Arts at USC Sunshine Coast

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HPSA Program

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

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HPSA Program, Water Sport

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

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