Mentorship is a valuable source of experience, learning and development for HP coaches.
AIS HP Coach Development is supporting Australian HP coaches to engage in mentorship through the HP Coach Mentorship Program.
The HP Coach Mentorship Program assists HP coaches of categorised athletes with their growth and development by providing critical guidance and support during sensitive periods of learning. This program aims to establish a network of non-hierarchical developmental relationships between mentors and mentees.
Mentees are matched with an experienced and successful coach mentor. All mentors are provided with training to provide perspective, practical tools and a network of support to their mentees.
Both mentors and mentees have access to ongoing support from the AIS HP Coach Development Team for the duration of the program.
Program outline
For further information contact AIS Coach Development Lead Michael Nelson at michael.nelson@ausport.gov.au.
2025 HP Coach Mentorship Program participants
Mentors | Mentees |
Barry Dancer, Hockey | Frederic Periac, Athletics - Wheelchair Racing Mitchell Pearson, Sailing |
Jan Stirling, Basketball | Robert Lawson, Lacrosse Annie Eastgate, Sailing |
Shayne Bannan, Cycling | Laurence Fletcher, Canoe Sprint David Betts, Para Cycling |
Victor Anfiloff, Volleyball | Mikael Lundh, Sailing Matthew Jerwood, Sailing |
Shaun Caven, Paddle | Lukas Cannan, Athletics - Throws (Para) |
Belinda Cox, Gymnastics | Bec Stafford, Diving |
Bennett King, Cricket | Jessica Whitfort, Netball |
Stuart Dew, AFL | Ji McBryde, Golf |
Vicki Linton, Football | Alicia Ferguson, Football (Soccer) |
Tom Westgarth, Rowing | Nathan Katz, Judo |
Graham Reid, Hockey | Shane McDonald, Basketball |
Andrew Schacht, Volleyball | Mel Downer, Basketball |
Phil Smyth, Basketball | Shayne Watson, Baseball |
Jamie O'Loughlin, Basketball | Steph Andrews, Hockey |
Sharon Hannan, Athletics | Amanda Ament, Archery |
Paul Thompson, Rowing | Matt Cook, Hockey |
Tony Meyer, Golf | Ethan Topalovic, Freestyle mogul skiing |
Edwin Jongejans, Diving | Brianna Mears, Beach Volleyball |
Iryna Dvoskina, Athletics | Luke Haniford, Paddle - Kayak (Part Para) |
Mel Tantrum, Swimming | Jamie Green, Athletics - Wheelchair Racing |
Greg Crump, Wheelchair Tennis | Breann Clement, Athletics - Para |
Justin Morris, Cycling | Gavin Stewart, Swimming - Para |
Louise Sauvage, Athletics – Para | Alex MacInnes, Sport Climbing - Para |
Alois Rosario, Table Tennis – Para | Daniel Whyley, Golf |
Christine MacLaren, Rowing | Alice Ingley, Archery |
David Foureur, Paddle | Leana Joyce, Athletics |
Leonard King, Basketball | Harry Sanderson, Water Polo |
Craig Campbell, Wheelchair Basketball | Bess Hepworth, Blind Football |
Vicki Wilson, Netball | Renee McElduff, Aerial Skiing |
Gene Bates, Cycling | James Loveday, Rowing - Para |
Ash Ross, Cricket | Emilien Freund, Judo |
Myriam Fox, Paddle | Hally Chapman, Rowing |
Julien Billaut, Paddle | Xavier Dorfman, Rowing |
Colin Batch, Hockey | Victor Paya Canal, Sailing |
Stacey Marinkovich, Netball | Leigh Godfrey, Softball |