meet the rad team

Whilst completing his Honours degree in 2013, Chris started the RAD Centre from his backyard single-car garage in Mount Clear, before moving to RAD 2.0 in Redan then RAD 3.0 in Wendouree to now RAD 4.0 at Selkirk Stadium. Chris has spent time working with a wide variety of elite athletes from the AFL, VFL, WNBL, NBL 1, NAB League, and Netball Victoria just to name a few. Chris has a passion for empowering athletes to improve their performance and wellbeing. Outside of RAD, Chris is busy spending time with his wife, two kids and some say the best RAD employee their dog Jimmy.

Originally from Warrnambool Tim relocated to Ballarat for his studies. Tim began working at RAD in 2017, whilst completing his Masters in Strength and Conditioning. Tim has been the High-Performance Manager at the GWV Rebels and has spent time working with the Melbourne Storm, Victorian Men’s Cricket Team and Ballarat City FC. Tim loves to coach and is very particular in the way he does this to ensure each athletes gets the most out of their time at RAD. Away from RAD, Tim enjoys following his American Sports Teams and spending time with his Fiancé and twin boys.

Linc was a Health and Physical Education Teacher for 6 years, before pursuing his passion and completing a Master of Strength and Conditioning where he completed the RAD internship before coming on board full-time. Linc has a passion for sport which extends across both his personal and professional life with roles as a Strength and Conditioning coach at Redan FC and POD Squad Running Team. Linc has a high energy presence and lover of all aspects of high performance and making the individual better. When Linc isn’t in at RAD getting better himself, you will find him at Redan, away sprinting or hanging out with his dog Anakin

Shane has over 10 years of experience as a physiotherapist working in clinics across Ballarat and joined the RADcentre when completing his internship in strength and conditioning in 2022. Shane has a particular interest in hamstring strains injuries and lower limb rehabilitation and return to sport and enjoys taking athletes from the treatment table to the gym-floor and beyond. In addition to the RAD Shane is currently working with Ballarat Football and Netball club providing physiotherapy services including injury rehab and injury prevention strategies to junior and senior Netballers, men and women footballers. Outside of the RAD you may find Shane bowling away at Victoria Bowls Club or spending time with his wife and son.

Maartje (Maart-je) has more than 20 years of experience working in National and International sporting environments including Tennis Australia, NRL, AFL and Masters Games. Originally from Holland, Maartje has lived all across the world and moved from NSW to Ballarat in 2022 with her husband and two children. Maartje has a passion for Pilates and specialises in creative and versatile approaches to determine the most efficient and specific movement patterns for each individual. She also has a special interest in adolescent health, and sports injury prevention and has personal interests in hockey, swimming and running. Away from the Physio table, you’ll find Maartje following her kids around to all their sporting and extra curricular activities or spending time with her husband.

Michelle has been working as a dietitian for more than 10-years and is currently registered with Dietitians Australia and Sports Dietitians Australia who are the leading voices in nutrition and dietetics in Australia. Michelle has spent time lecturing at Federation Uni on the topic of nutrition and is the sports dietitian for the Westvic Academy of Sport. Michelle loves working with individuals and teams to help develop nutrition skills and strategies that help individuals achieve performance, rehab and wellbeing goals. When Michelle isn’t talking food and nutrition she is generally out and about doing hikes or bike rides with her partner, or you could find her putting together beautiful flower arrangements.

Upon completing her Physiotherapy degree Holly began working within private physiotherapy practices in Ballarat, before moving to RAD in 2022. Holly is currently the Head Physiotherapist for the GWV Rebels NAB League Team and was a part of the medical team at the Melbourne International Judo Competition working with Olympic and Commonwealth games athletes. Holly is currently undergoing her Masters of Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy as well as ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach accreditation. She has a special interest in lower limb injuries and working with the adolescent population. When Holly isn’t at RAD you can find her playing netball for Redan or hanging out with friends and family as well as her favorite dogs Max & Margot.

Sarah began at RAD as a placement student whilst she was completing her Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science at Deakin before moving into full-time employment at the beginning of 2022. Sarah is an elite dancer and spent 15 years specialising in ballet and contemporary, moving across Australia to be the very best she could. Sarah has a strong interest in optimising movement and training for performance across all athletes and is currently completing her Masters of Strength and Conditioning. Away from RAD Sarah teaches dancers in Ballarat or she can be found adventuring with her partner and dog Theo.

Nick started at The RAD in 2021 as an Intern whilst studying a Bachelor of High Performance at ACU in Fitzroy before moving into a fully-fledged RAD employee in 2022. Nick is passionate about helping athletes reach their full potential post-injury with a key emphasis on rehabilitation both physically and mentally. Whilst working at RAD Nick has continued working as the Strength and Conditioning Coach at GWV Rebels where he has been since 2021. When Nick isn’t coaching at the RAD and Rebels you might find him playing Football, Cricket or Ice Hockey.

Paula has more than 18 years of experience as a physiotherapist across Ballarat and was the very first Physio to join the RAD in 2021. Paula is currently the Australian U/23 men’s wheelchair Basketball team physio and has worked with the Ballarat Miners Men’s and Women’s program as well as junior athletes from Victorian State Basketball, Netball, Football and Gymnastics teams as well as elite junior runners. Paula has vast experience in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of sporting injuries in all age groups. Her passion is getting people back on the court or field as soon as possible. Paula will focus on what your body can do, not what it can’t. Away from the RAD Paula enjoys spending time with her Husband, three daughters and three Cavoodles Max, Millie and Macy.

Caitlin started at RAD in the internship program in 2022 before accepting a coaching position whilst she continues to study a bachelor of Physiotherapy at ACU in Ballarat. Caitlin has a strong interest in injury rehabilitation/ injury prevention and training to increase performance. Away from RAD and study commitments Caitlin plays netball for Redan and enjoys spending time with her partner and friends.

Liam joined RAD as a part of the internship program in 2020 and has since been a coach with RAD team. Liam is currently completing an Honours in Exercise and Sport Science at Federation University, in partnership with Yale University, which will see him work alongside the Yale Football team and its staff as part of the project. Liam has a passion for sport, which extends to both his professional and personal life. He has experience working as the Strength & Conditioning coach for the Ballarat Swans Football Netball Club and the St. Patrick’s College Rowing Program. Outside of coaching, Liam enjoys sprinting and further developing his interest in everything strength and power.

Mitch joined RAD in 2021 and has more than 5 years of experience working within the fitness industry. Mitch completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science degree at Federation University in 2019 and is currently studying a Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology which he is due to finish in mid 2023. Mitch has a big interest in running and understands the value of strength in conditioning in long-term athletic development and performance. Outside of RAD, you might find Mitch completing triathlons or spending time with his partner, friends and family.