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 |
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 |
Stuart Graham
| Name: | Stuart Graham | |
| Position/Title: | Recovery Physiologist | |
| Academic Qualifications |
B.App.Sc (Exercise and Sport Science) Honours; University of South Australia Level 2 ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coach |
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| Duties/Responsibilities: |
Conduct practical recovery sessions for a variety of athletes |
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| Professional Interests: |
Enhancing recovery |
Matt Driller
| Name: | Matt Driller | |
| Position/Title: | Recovery Physiologist | |
| Academic Qualifications |
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Waikato, New Zealand) Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science with Honours (Waikato, New Zealand) PhD in Exercise Physiology - 2007-present (University of Tasmania/Tasmanian Institute of Sport) |
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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 |
Christos Argus
| Name: | Christos Argus | |
| Position/Title: | Recovery Physiologist | |
| Academic Qualifications |
Strength and Conditioning Coach Chiefs Super Rugby Team (2007 - 2010) Strength and Conditioning Coach Waikato Provincial Rugby Team (2007 - 2010) Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Waikato, New Zealand) Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science with Honours (Waikato, New Zealand) PhD in Exercise Physiology - 2007-present (Auckland University of Technology) |
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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 |
Nathan Versey
| Name: | Nathan Versey | |
| Position/Title: | PhD Scholar (Fatigue and Recovery) | |
| Academic Qualifications |
B.Appl.Sci. (Exercise and Sport Science) Honours,University of Sydney |
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| Duties/Responsibilities: |
Conduct practical recovery sessions for a variety of athletes Implement a variety of recovery strategies, assist in applied recovery research Assist in developing new recovery strategies Assist in developing fatigue monitoring techniques Collect and analyse physiological data. |
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| Professional Interests: |
Recovery strategies (hydrotherapy, compression, nutrition) |
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 |
