Performance Scientist - Skill Acquisition

• Feb 2023 - Present

The inaugural skill acquisition role at the VIS, is responsible for developing systems and projects to support performance outcomes for categorised teams and athletes. Working with the movement science team, the role will be responsible for the delivery and optimisation of skill development projects that support Victorian coaches The inaugural skill acquisition role at the VIS, is responsible for developing systems and projects to support performance outcomes for categorised teams and athletes. Working with the movement science team, the role will be responsible for the delivery and optimisation of skill development projects that support Victorian coaches

Consultant - Performance and Coaching

• Apr 2015 - Present

Focused on the human side of sport, establishing trust and mutual respect to bring out the best in people. I listen to what people say, take time to learn their strengths, then collaborate to inspire results. I collaborate with small businesses, clubs and individuals to refine performance. Clients include the Victorian Institute of Sport, Olympic Winter Institute of Australia and Gymnastics Australia Example Cases: Gymnastics Victoria: Working on the High-Performance Advisory Board to develop and improve pathways into high-performance, and to improve coaching and support around high performance. Fly Factory: Working with Dylan Ehrenburg and Fly Factory to develop a pathway for entry-level trapeze artists to progress to complex skills and high performance. Including technical work, skill matrices, and inclusion of external tools and resources. Glitz Gymnastics Academy: Working with the leadership team at Glitz to improve business performance through a series of workshops focussed on coach engagement and business performance. Ryan conducts professional development for sports businesses. Ryan specialises in improving coaching quality, coach engagement and business performance. Clients have a lot to say about these workshops. David, from Kids in Motion, said "Thanks again for another great workshop. The team all had a lot of fun and the theory and analysis was spot on. We can't wait to have you back." Kelly, from Glitz Gymnastics, said that since Ryan's workshops, her coaches "have been using their initiative in setting up circuits and we have found there is a lot less waiting for the children. I have also noticed the coaches are a lot more engaged with their classes." Show less

Team manager (Volunteer)

• Feb 2020 - Present

Trampoline Coach

• Apr 2013 - Present

Coaching a variety of people, including special needs persons, to the standards set by Omega Trampoline Sports Club and Gymnastics Australia.Omega Trampoline Sports Club's recreational program is designed to maximise enjoyment and teach participants the fundamentals of trampoline skills and techniques. The participants include school groups, disabled participants, recreational / leisure participants and competitive participants.

Promotions Officer

• Dec 2012 - Feb 2020

A volunteer position on the Omega Trampoline Sports Club committee responsible for: - Working as a team member to be a part of making club decisions - Promoting the club's values and achievements through newsletters, Facebook and website - Establishing and creating new ways of communicating with club members and the publicThe Omega Trampoline Sports Club committee works as a team to provide value for money coaching, facilities and infrastructure to allow club members to reach their full potential in trampoline sports. Show less

Athlete

• Oct 2011 - Present

Member of the senior squad since 2014 and Junior squad in 2011 and 2012. Now recognised by the international governing body, the FIG, as a “World Class Gymnast” after earning a team bronze medal and placing 16th individually at the 2017 World Trampoline Championships. Member of the senior squad since 2014 and Junior squad in 2011 and 2012. Now recognised by the international governing body, the FIG, as a “World Class Gymnast” after earning a team bronze medal and placing 16th individually at the 2017 World Trampoline Championships.

Talent Transfer Coordinator and Acrobatic Coach

• Jul 2020 - Jan 2023

Maintaining excellent partnerships with stakeholders and sporting communities to systematize pathways that identify, recruit and support talented athletes as they transition into the VIS Aerial Skiing Development Program. This role is responsible for identifying, assessing, recruiting, and training athletes in the talent transfer pathway; while managing the stakeholders, documentation, and relationships that strengthen athlete and program opportunities. Maintaining excellent partnerships with stakeholders and sporting communities to systematize pathways that identify, recruit and support talented athletes as they transition into the VIS Aerial Skiing Development Program. This role is responsible for identifying, assessing, recruiting, and training athletes in the talent transfer pathway; while managing the stakeholders, documentation, and relationships that strengthen athlete and program opportunities.

Victorian Business Manager

• Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

Leading a team of staff with an engaging and optimistic culture. Taking the time to understand the needs and motivations of staff and clients, establishing trust and confidence. Driven by the outcome of teaching the best quality sports programs and meeting the needs of tens of thousands of primary school children per year.Wholly managing the operations of the Victorian Business including, recruitment, budgeting, staff performance, client engagement, etc.

Lead Instructor

• Apr 2016 - Dec 2017

Creating an environment for childhood development, while leading other staff and cooperating with school teachers and clients to support the children the best way possible. Teaching sports skills, gymnastics skills, social skills and academic skills.

Casual Instructor

• Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

Coaching of Gymnastics Lessons in Schools. Responsible for developing a safe and exciting environment for children to explore their bodies and learn new skills. TriSkills programs teach children the fundamentals of movement while teaching them how to learn physical, academic and social skills

Acrobatic Coach (Aerial skiing development program)

• Oct 2015 - Jun 2020

Consulting as a coach for hire, I work in the development pathway of the VIS high-performance aerial skiing program. This talent transfer program works in coordination with the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia to develop athlete skills and behaviour to support Podium Performance at the Olympic Winter Games. The role includes athlete coaching, relationship management, team selection, load monitoring, and ability tracking through athlete pathways. Consulting as a coach for hire, I work in the development pathway of the VIS high-performance aerial skiing program. This talent transfer program works in coordination with the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia to develop athlete skills and behaviour to support Podium Performance at the Olympic Winter Games. The role includes athlete coaching, relationship management, team selection, load monitoring, and ability tracking through athlete pathways.

Coaching coordinator - Trampoline

• Jun 2016 - May 2019

The Gymnastics Victoria (GV) trampoline technical committee coordinates trampoline gymnastics in Victoria. The coaching coordinator assists in the development of athletes and coaches; and liaises with GV staff to implement coach education. The Gymnastics Victoria (GV) trampoline technical committee coordinates trampoline gymnastics in Victoria. The coaching coordinator assists in the development of athletes and coaches; and liaises with GV staff to implement coach education.

Coach

• Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

One-on-one performance coaching and running HIIT circuit classes. Helping clients train, recover and rehabilitate like an elite athlete. Cuzzie brings high-performance training and physiotherapy to the suburbs, with a space that combines physiotherapy, clinical pilates, sports performance. One-on-one performance coaching and running HIIT circuit classes. Helping clients train, recover and rehabilitate like an elite athlete. Cuzzie brings high-performance training and physiotherapy to the suburbs, with a space that combines physiotherapy, clinical pilates, sports performance.

Party Host

• Feb 2015 - Aug 2016

Coordinating and hosting parties with groups of 5 to 125. Futsal, AFL, bubble-soccer, archery, Nerf-wars, games and sports Coordinating and hosting parties with groups of 5 to 125. Futsal, AFL, bubble-soccer, archery, Nerf-wars, games and sports

Database entry and cleansing

• Nov 2015 - Jan 2016

Responsible for data entry and database cleansing. Identifying and correcting data errors in databases of asset details. This was a vacation role, short term casual, full time hours Responsible for data entry and database cleansing. Identifying and correcting data errors in databases of asset details. This was a vacation role, short term casual, full time hours