Extensive experience working with the AIS, state and national sport networks, and professional footballers.

John has worked with athletes from a wide range of sports in private practice and in his former role with the AIS Performance Psychology team.  He has also worked extensively with athletes from professional football codes as well as state and national sport networks, particularly in the area of mental health, persistent pain and the psychology of sport injury rehabilitation.

John has significant experience as a psychologist within a number of national mental health networks for athletes and he has worked within the broader mental health system to gain an up-to-date understanding of best practice.

“Based on my experience within an institute and within national sporting organisations, I believe it’s important to have a coordinated approach to provide timely help when it’s needed. Early intervention for mental health leads to better health and performance outcomes. The Mental Health Referral Network supports and strengthens the work already being done within the national sporting organisations, and within the state and national institutes and academies.”