Our Team
Dr Shona Halson
| Name: | Dr Shona Halson | |
| Position/Title: | Head of Discipline | |
| Academic Qualifications | PhD (Queensland University of Technology) | |
| Duties/Responsibilities: |
Provide advice and assistance to minimise fatigue and maximise recovery. Conduct applied research to evaluate techniques to reduce fatigue and increase recovery. |
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| Professional Interests: |
Fatigue |
Dr Jo Vaile
| Name: | Dr Jo Vaile | |
| Position/Title: | Senior Recovery Physiologist | |
| Academic Qualifications |
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Waikato, NZ) Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science with Honours (Waikato, NZ) |
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| Duties/Responsibilities: |
Provide advice and assistance to minimise fatigue and maximise recovery. Conduct applied research to evaluate techniques to reduce fatigue and enhance recovery in high performance athletes. |
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| Professional Interests: |
Recovery strategies |
Dr Matt Driller
| Name: | Dr Matt Driller | |
| Position/Title: | Recovery Physiologist | |
| Academic Qualifications |
PhD (Exercise Physiology) (University of Tasmania/Tasmanian Institute of Sport) Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science with Honours (Waikato, New Zealand) |
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| Duties/Responsibilities: |
Provide advice and assistance to minimise fatigue and maximise recovery Conduct applied research to evaluate techniques to reduce fatigue and enhance recovery in high performance athletes Work with AIS compression partner 2XU in investigating and evaluating the effects of compression garments on performance and recovery |
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| Professional Interests: |
Monitoring fatigue and recovery Thermoregulation |
Dr Christos Argus
| Name: | Dr Christos Argus | |
| Position/Title: | Recovery Physiologist | |
| Academic Qualifications |
PhD (Exercise Physiology)(Auckland University of Technology) Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science with Honours (Waikato, New Zealand) |
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| Duties/Responsibilities: |
Provide advice and assistance to minimise fatigue and maximise recovery Conduct applied research to evaluate techniques to reduce fatigue and enhance recovery in high performance athletes |
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| Professional Interests: |
Strength and conditioning |
Dr Nathan Versey
| Name: | Dr Nathan Versey | |
| Position/Title: | Recovery Physiologist | |
| Academic Qualifications |
PhD (Exercise Physiology)(University of Western Australia) B.Appl.Sci. with Honours (Exercise and Sport Science) (University of Sydney) |
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| Duties/Responsibilities: |
Provide advice and assistance to minimise fatigue and maximise recovery Conduct applied research to evaluate techniques to reduce fatigue and enhance recovery in high performance athletes |
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| Professional Interests: |
Recovery strategies (hydrotherapy) Fatigue Monitoring fatigue and training load Sleep in athletes Thermoregulation Blood flow measurement |
Laura Juliff
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Name: |
Laura Juliff |
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Position/Title: |
PhD Scholar in Performance Recovery/ Physiology |
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Academic Qualifications: |
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Edith Cowan University) Bachelor of Exercise and Rehabilitation (Edith Cowan University) Bachelor Exercise and Sports Science with Honours- Topic: Contrast Showers in sport (Murdoch University) |
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Duties/Responsibilities: |
Conduct practical recovery sessions for a variety of athletes AIS Netball Physiologist Provide advice and assistance to minimise fatigue and maximise recovery. Assist and conduct applied recovery research Collect and analyse physiological data. |
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Professional Interests: |
Enhancing Recovery Sleep in athletes Team sport physiology Monitoring fatigue and training load Recovery strategies (hydrotherapy, contrast showers, sleep) |
Jess Stephens
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Name: |
Jess Stephens |
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Position/Title: |
PhD Scholar in Performance Recovery |
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Academic Qualifications: |
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement)(University of Ballarat) Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (Human Movement)(University of Ballarat) |
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Duties/Responsibilities: |
Conduct practical recovery sessions for a variety of athletes Provide advice and assistance to minimise fatigue and maximise recovery Assist and conduct applied recovery research
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Professional Interests: |
Enhancing Recovery Enhancing hydrotherapy strategies Monitoring fatigue and training load Adaptations to training |
Ned Brophy-Williams
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Name: |
Ned Brophy-Williams |
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Position/Title: |
PhD Scholar in Performance Recovery |
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Academic Qualifications: |
Bachelor of Science with Honours (Exercise and Health Science)(The University of Western Australia) |
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Duties/Responsibilities: |
Conduct applied research to evaluate techniques to reduce fatigue and enhance recovery in high performance athletes, with a focus on compression Provide advice and assistance to minimise fatigue and maximise recovery Provide physiological assistance for the AIS Swim Team
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Professional Interests: |
Team sport physiology and recovery Recovery strategies Ergogenic aids in sports performance |
Dean Oakman
| Name: | Dean Oakman | |
| Position/Title: | Program Manager | |
| Academic Qualifications |
Bachelor of Applied Science/Ecology (University of Canberra) Bachelor of Applied Science/Sports Administration (University of Canberra) |
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| Duties/Responsibilities: |
Manage the AIS Recovery Centre Manage the financial operations of the recovery program Coordinate the National Recovery Network In conjunction with the Head of Discipline provide strategic direction to the program Manage the program sponsorship agreement with 2XU |
