• Staff Management
• Financial Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Board and Sub-Committee support, including serving as Company Secretary
• Overall responsibility for National Events, Able-Bodied High Performance, Para High Performance, Participation & Development

About Nicole:

• Non-Executive Director (Member of the Board) – Gymnastics Australia & Vic Sport
• Executive General Manager – Participation, AusCycling
• Head of Strategy and Products – Game and Market Development – Cricket Australia
• Head of Strategy and Corporate Development – Medibank Private
• Australian Institute of Sport – Pathways Program Manager, Golf
• Victorian Institute of Sport – High-Performance Program Manager - Diving
• Post Graduate Certificate in Management
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) - Honours
• LinkedIn Profile

• Lead strategic projects
• Technology and system integration
• Monetisation of systems and platforms
• Procurement of major projects and partnerships
• Develop and implement TTA Commercial Strategy 

About Wade:

• Leadership roles in national and international sport federations
• Led strategic and commercial programs in corporate and non-profit organisations in Australasia, Americas, Europe and the Middle East
• Master of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Business - Marketing & Sports Management
• Bachelor of Arts - History & Political Science
• LinkedIn Profile

About Ryan:

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• LinkedIn Profile

Responsibilities:

• Social Media
• Marketing
• Newsletter

About Maree:

• Account Director at Media Communications Services
• Marketing, Communications and Fundraising Manager at Windemere Child and Family Services
• Corporate Event Manager – TransTasman Netball League
• Events and Branding Manager – Netball Victoria and Melbourne Vixens
• LinkedIn Profile

Responsibilities:

• National Integrity Framework

About Helen:

• BSc Psychology and MSc in Forensic Psychology (both from the UK)
• Working in Australia since 2007
• Experienced clinician/counsellor working with a variety of groups including forensic, community, adults and children
• Strong focus on preventing and addressing harm to vulnerable people
• For the past 3 years has been supporting organisations to implement The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and related local legislation.
• LinkedIn Profile

Responsibilities:

• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable

Responsibilities:

• Insurance
• National Participation and Development Team Management
• National Volunteer Recognition Program
• National Equipment & Facilities Grants

About Aaron:

• Master of Business Administration, Torrens University Australia - 2022
• Bachelor in Applied Science (Sport & Recreation Management), University of South Australia - 2005
• Sports Management, Events Management, and Strategic Planning experience across AFL, Cricket, Surf Life Saving, and Local Government Recreation Services
• Member – Australian Sports Commission Participation Leaders Network
• Member – Australian Sports Professionals Association
• Dedicated volunteer surf life saver and life member of Grange SLSC
• LinkedIn Profile

claire@tabletennis.org.au
events@tabletennis.org.au
education@tabletennis.org.au
0409 942 494

Responsibilities:

• National Events
• National Participation Census
• Coaching & Officiating Courses & Accreditations
• National Websites - RevSport
• Club Development

About Claire:

• Studied Computer Engineering, IT, Sports Law, and Event Management
• Former Events & Clubs Officer at Table Tennis Victoria (5 years)
• Started playing Table Tennis at age 10 and represented Victoria over 40 times as a Player, Non-Playing Captain, Coach, and Manager (Junior, Senior, Youth, Veterans)
• Represented Australia World Uni Games & International Youth Cup. 1st Australian-born female to receive a professional playing contract at a European club
• President (Albert Park Table Tennis), Member (Ballarat Table Tennis Association), and Appointed Director (Victorian InterVarsity Games)
• Current Chair of TTV State Tournaments Committee & former TTV State Selector (19 years)
• National Level 3 Coach & ITTF Accredited Level 2 Coach
• Former TTA, TTV, and TTG Board Member, National Events Committee Chair & National Advisory Panel (Juniors)
• Recipient of the 2020 TTA Volunteer of the Year Award: 25 Years Service Award
• Read all about Claire in the TTV Fast Five series!
• LinkedIn Profile

Responsibilities:

• Sporting Schools
• Spinneroos

About Tanya:

• Graduated with an MBA in Sport Management (Australia) in 2021
• Bachelor’s in business administration (Specialization Finance)
• Sport Event Management in multiple sports – football, tennis, cycling and running.
• Community Participation for Cycling in India.
• Volunteer at South Melbourne Football Club.
• LinkedIn Profile

Responsibilities:

• Play Well Grant Coordinator
• Ping.Pong.Play - Refreshing and developing a program to be delivered in schools and clubs

About Amanda:

• Certificate III in Office Administration
• Principals Assistant - Private School (10 years)
• Marketing & Communications Manager (2 years)
• Australia Para Table Tennis player (8 years)
• Selected for World Championships 2018 & 2022
• Selected for Commonwealth Games 2022
• LinkedIn Profile

Responsibilities:

• National Paralympic Program Management > Para High Performance & Pathway
• National Para Team Manager
• Stakeholder Collaboration - AIS, PA, CGA, SIS/SAS
• National Para Selection Panel – Chairperson

About Sue:

• National Level 3 Coach
• Executive Certificate in AIS Women’s Leadership in Sport Personal Development Program
• Executive Certificate in High-Performance Unit Management conducted by Sports Knowledge Australia
• Certificate IV – Assessment & Training
• Diploma of Professional Counselling
• Australian Coach of the Year - 1996
• Involved in table tennis for over 40 years. First started playing at the age of 12 and represented Qld as a junior and senior from 1978 to 1985. 
• Coached for 14 years at Club and State Level > 1991 – 2005
• Qld State Coaching Director > 2002 - 2005
• Have worked for Table Tennis Australia since 2005 in many different roles including managing the National High Performance and Para High Performance Programs, National Participation Program and the AusAID Smash Down Barriers program, as well as being responsible for the Coaching & Officiating Framework and Course Design and Review in 2006. 

Nick Ferrier
MPC Performance Psychologist

Responsibilities:

• National Team Coaching
• Player Development
• Conduct of National Camps
• Coaching Innovation
• Collaboration with PA, CGA, Para Coaches Network
• Development of Para Coaches
  National Selection Panel

About Alois:

• National Level 3 Coach
• Involved in competitive Table Tennis since 1974
• Coach at:
  • Paralympics 2012, 2016, 2020
  • Olympics 2004
  • Commonwealth Games 2002, 2010, 2018, 2022
• Worked as Development Manager Table Tennis Victoria for 18 years
• Played for Coburg Table Tennis Club
• LinkedIn Profile

Responsibilities:

• National Team Coaching.
• Player development.
• Conduct of State camps and Pathway camps.

About Maggie:

• National Level 3 Coach.
• Master's degree in Sports Management.
• Bachelor's degree in Law.
• Former provincial player in China.
• Played for Victoria Team in Australia. 
• Played for Coburg Table Tennis Club in Melbourne.
• Coach at:
  • Paralympic 2020
  • Commonwealth Games 2022
• LinkedIn Profile

Responsibilities:

• National Team Coaching.
• Player development.
• Conduct of State camps and Pathway camps.

About George:

• National Level 3 Coach & ITTF Accredited Level 2 Coach
• Diploma of Leadership and Management, Advanced Program in Management for Insurance Executives and studied at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Science of University of Athens, with a major in Table Tennis
• Recipient of the TTQ Coach of the Year (2019) and the TTA Community Coach of the Year (2022) awards
• Mentor for Oceania Coaches in the ITTF 2021 Virtual Mentorship Program
• Coached at:
  • Paralympics 2024
  • World Para Championships 2022  
• Former Greek Champion
  • Champion cadet and junior boys from 1988 till 1993
  • Champion Men's Teams 1990 to 1996
  • Greek National Team 1988 to 1993

Responsibilities:

• Para – Pathway Coordinator
• National Classification
• Para – Table Tennis Pathway Development
• Entry-Level Disability Programs

About Kara:

• Diploma in Event Management
• Certificate IV in Sports Administration
• Certificate IV in Sports Coaching
• Certificate IV in Fitness
• Certificate III in Sports Coaching
• Registered Level 3 Personal Trainer
• National TOPS Coach
• LinkedIn Profile

About Rob:

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• LinkedIn Profile

• Develop and implement high-performance training programs for athletes, ensuring alignment with the 2028 High Performance strategy.
• Collaborate with the CEO, General Manager, and coaching staff to set clear priorities and measurable goals for athlete and program development.
• Design and manage performance environments, including domestic and international training hubs and camps.
• Oversee the National Hopes Program and establish a state-based system of Development Hubs.
• Lead talent identification initiatives and integrate emerging talent into the high-performance pathway.
• Communicate strategic direction and performance objectives to the TTA community, fostering understanding and buy-in.
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes against established KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership on athlete preparation for major events and develop event-specific tactical plans.
• Manage financial performance related to high-performance and pathways programs, ensuring alignment with TTA goals.

About Simon:

• National Level 3 Coach
• Involved in International Table Tennis since 1995 (30+ years)
• Competed at Olympics, Commonwealth Games is an Oceania Champion, and National Champion
• National Team Coach for Australia: 2020 - 2024
• Coach of more than 40 National Team and Squad Members since 2009
• LinkedIn Profile

Responsibilities:

• National Team Coaching
• Player Development
• Player Management
• Supporting the National DTE’s
• National Selection Panel

About Ricardo:

• National Level 3 Coach
• Portuguese Table Tennis Association Coach
• Olympic Coach
• Director and Head Coach of the Portuguese High-Performance Table Tennis Center
• Head Coach of the Male Table Tennis Portuguese Team
• Architecture degree in Oporto Architecture University

Responsibilities:

• National Squad Daily Training

About Hongbo:

• National Level 2 Coach
• Master in Finance UTS
• Bachelor in Finance Macquarie University
• Japanese League 
• Chinese League 
• Chinese Provincial Team 
• LinkedIn Profile

• Assistant coaching with the Head Coach 
• Player development
• Conduct of state a national camps 

About Melissa:

• Gen32 Scholarship Coach
• National Level 1 Coach
• 4 x Paralympian and Silver medalist 
• 3 x Olympian
• 2 x Commonwealth Games with Gold and Bronze medal
• Bachelor of Exercise Science
• Diploma of Conveyancing 
• LinkedIn Profile