Elite Athlete Program Staff
Leonie has managed the Elite Athlete Program since 2011 and worked at Sydney Uni Sport in several roles from 2006. Previously, Leonie ran Sydney Uni Sport’s commercial and community sport and recreation services in the Programs & Participation department. She is a graduate of The University of Sydney (B. Education (Secondary: Human Movement & Health Education), 2005) and the University of Technology, Sydney (Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, 2011).
With a sporting background in track and field athletics, martial arts (Hap Ki Do) and amateur boxing; if she’s not in the office or at the beach, Leonie can often be found training in one of our facilities.
In 2023, Leonie was awarded a University Gold for her over 10 year service to the Elite Athlete Program.
Leonie oversees the care of scholarship tennis, rugby union and rugby sevens players.
Coming across from the Sydney Uni Boat Club, Deborah joins the team in the Elite Athlete Program after having been with Sydney Uni Sport for 8 years already.
After a decade of rowing at UWA, UNSW, Mosman and UTS, Deborah moved directly to coaching in 1993 at the NSW Academy of Sport in Narrabeen fronting up the Talent Identification Program. In 1996, the NSWIS was formed and she was the Development and then Senior Women’s Coach until 2004. During the period 1995-2004, Deborah was a National Team coach on the Junior/U23/Senior teams producing 10 medals in a variety of categories. From 2005-2008, she was appointed to the role of Assistant Head Coach for Ireland and in 2009-2010 was the Lead Coach for the Belgium U23 Team. Returning to Australia at the end of 2010, Deborah took coaching roles with various clubs and schools until coming to Sydney Uni Sport in September 2011.
Deborah currently oversees the care of student athletes who compete in track and field athletics, equestrian, golf, hockey, sailing, snow sports, swimming, triathlon, or water polo.
Since 2019, Luci has been employed at Sydney Uni Sport, serving in various capacities. She is a respected member of the staff team for the Elite Athlete Program. Luci holds a Bachelor of Sports Coaching and Administration. Additionally, she actively participates as an Australian football player for Sydney University Australian National Football Club.
Luci currently oversees the care of student athletes who compete in Aussie Rules, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Fencing, Handball, Karate, Netball, Rugby League, Soccer, Squash, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.
Strength & Conditioning Staff
Since starting at Sydney Uni Sport in December 2014 as an intern with SUFC, Shane has obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science and a Bachelor of Health Science (Hons) from the University of Sydney, along with achieving the Level 2 Professional Coach certification from the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association. Shane has worked with the NSW Country Eagles Rugby Union team in the National Rugby Championships. Shane oversees Internships and Placements of students, as well as Special Projects.
Since joining Sydney Uni Sport in January 2022, David has been deeply involved in enhancing the sporting programs, leveraging his extensive background in sports science and conditioning. Holding a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science and a Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning), David’s journey began with a stint at the St George Illawarra Dragons, transitioning from a predominantly football and baseball background to focus on Rugby league/Union and Soccer professionally.
David overseas – Grade Rugby & Rowing
Hamish joined SUSF in June 2024 with a background in Sport & Exercise Science, holding a BA and Masters from UTS, along with ASCA Level 2 certification. Previously, he contributed to the Sydney Swans and Waratahs Academy Programs, as well as Shore School. Hamish’s sporting journey includes playing rugby, AFL, and athletics at a competitive level.
Hamish overseas – Aussie Rules, Cricket and EAP
Aindriu joined Sydney Uni Sport in May 2024 with a strong background in Strength and Conditioning, holding a Higher Certificate in Science in Strength and Conditioning from Setanta Sports. He also has experience as a Sub-Academy Athletic Performance Intern with Leinster Rugby, and is a Certified Conditioning Coach by the Irish Rugby Football Union and a Level 3 Rugby Coach by World Rugby. Aindriu has previously contributed to the athletic development of teams in the Irish Premiership Football (League of Ireland), including roles as Head of Academy Athletic Development and First Team Athletic Performance Coach at Bohemians Football Club, Head of Athletic Performance at Shelbourne Football Club, and Regional Strength and Conditioning Coach at Leinster Rugby.
His sporting background includes playing soccer, tennis, golf, and rugby to a competitive level, and he now actively participates in kickboxing, jiu jitsu, and running.,
Aindriu oversees – Hockey and Colts Rugby
Davide oversees – Soccer, Athletics, EAP & Rehabilitation
High Performance Services Staff
Fitness testing, assessments, personalised training programs and other physical preparation support is available to sporting scholarship holders from our in-house professional strength and conditioning coaches.
Current Elite Athlete Program members, log into the Smartabase Athlete app and complete the relevant request form to book a consultation.
Information coming soon.
To request nutrition support, Elite Athlete Program members please log into the Smartabase Athlete app and complete the relevant request form to book a consultation.
Alan has provided Sport Psychology Services to many Sports Clubs and Organisations including N.R.L, A.R.L, Canterbury Bulldogs NRL Club, Cricket NSW players, Cricket NSW Coach Support Unit, Cricket NSW and Australia Umpires, Cricket Victoria, Cricket Tasmania and international cricket players from Australia, India, England, Sri Lanka and Vanuatu. He has also assisted The Australian Ice Skating Team, a World Champion wakeboard rider, a World Champion pistol shooter and recently the NSW Police Force.
Alan Mantle’s qualifications include: BAppSc (Performance Psych) M.A.(Sport Psych), PsyD (Applied Sport Psychology), Sports Hypnosis, Dip in Sport Psychology, Australian Sports Commission level 2 coach (cricket)
With the competitive nature of performance in todays society, mental skill training can and will be a great asset to anyone prepared to look at ways to improve their mental approach to their performance.
Like any physical skill, mind performance skills need to be practiced and refined to suit your individual needs.
At The Sports Clinic, located on the University’s main campus, Sydney Uni Sport scholarship holders may access a range of services at student rates including: physiotherapy, podiatry, remedial massage and acupuncture.
