Elite Athlete Program Profiles
Deakin University is proud to help our elite student-athletes achieve academic excellence while furthering their professional sporting career via the Elite Athlete Program. Here you’ll find selected profiles of Deakin’s diverse student-athletes, some of whom have represented Australia at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games or 2016 Rio Olympics and Paralympics.
Olympic and Paralympic Athletes
Brooke Stratton
Sport: Long Jump (National Team)
Course: Bachelor of Health Sciences
Jakara Anthony
Sport: Freestyle Mogul Skiing (National Team)
Course: Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Alexandra Eade
Sport: Gymnastics (National Team)
Course: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Daniel Greig
Sport: Speed Skating/Ice Speed Skating (National Team)
Course: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)
Luke Mathews
Sport: Middle-distance runner
Course: Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws
Jessica Hansen
Sport: Swimming (National Team)
Course: Bachelor of Exercise Sport Science/Business (Sports Management)
Professional Athletes
Eziyoda Magbegor
Sport: Basketball (Australian Opals & Seattle Storm)
Course: Bachelor of Commerce
Liz Watson
Sport: Netball (Australian Diamonds & Melbourne Vixens)
Course: Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Kyle Adnam
Sport: Basketball/NBL (Melbourne Phoenix)
Course: Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
Angus Cottrell
Sport: Rugby Union/Melbourne Rebels
Course: Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce
Monique Conti
Sport: Basketball / AFLW
Course: Bachelor of Business
Nana Adoma Owusu-Afriyie
Sport: Sprinter
Course: Bachelor of Nutrition Science
VIS Athletes
Sian Whittaker
Sport: Swimming (VIS)
Course: Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Maddy Goodsell
Sport: Table Tennis (TIS)
Course: Bachelor of Psychology & Criminology
Brody Riley
Sport: Sailing (VIS)
Course: Bachelor of Laws
Emerging Athletes
Henrietta Lawrence
Sport: Half-Marathon
Course: Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Sophie Caldwell
Sport: Swimming
Course: Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)
Bowen Gough
Sport: Swimming
Course: Bachelor of Commerce
All Athletes
AFL
Adam Tomlinson | Alex Pearce Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) | Angus Schumacher Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) |
| Annalyse Lister Master of Business Administration | Bianca Jakobsson Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | Breann Moody Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) |
| Callum Brown Bachelor of Arts | Charlotte Wilson Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | David Zaharakis Bachelor of Property and Real Estate |
| Dom Tyson Bachelor of Commerce | Emily Harley Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | Finn Maginness Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws |
| Fletcher Roberts Bachelor of Psychology | Gemma Lagioia Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | Georgia Clarke Bachelor of Health Sciences |
| Harry Jones Bachelor of Business | Hugo Ralphsmith Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | Jack Silvagni Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce |
| Jacob Kennerley Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) | Jaidyn Stephenson Bachelor of Commerce | Jake Kolodjashnij Bachelor of Commerce |
| James Aish Bachelor of Psychological Science | James Cousins Bachelor of Commerce | James Stewart Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts |
| Jasmine Grierson Bachelor of Psychological Science | Jay Rantall Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | Jordan Roughead Master of Business (Sport Management) |
| Kade Kolodjashnij Bachelor of Commerce | Katherine Smith Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | Maddy McMahon Master of Teaching (Primary) |
| Matthew Owies Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | Mikala Cann Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | Millie Brown Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) |
| Nicola Xenos Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | Nina Morrison Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | Paddy Dow Bachelor of Business |
| Patrick Ambrose Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) | Rebecca Webster Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | Rene Caris Bachelor of Civil Engineering |
| Rupert Wills Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws | Sam Fletcher Bachelor of Biomedical Science | Taylor Adams Graduate Certificate of Business Administration |
| Thomas Phillips Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) | Toby Wooller Bachelor of Commerce | Todd Goldstein Juris Doctor |
| Tom Langdon Bachelor of Commerce | Will Hayes Bachelor of Commerce | Wylie Buzza Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) |
| Zachary Guthrie Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | Jack Viney Bachelor of Commerce |
Alpine Snowboard
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Camilla Bongiorno Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
Archery
| Markus Kuhrau Bachelor of Cyber Security |
Athletics
| Calum Dean Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | Declan Carman Bachelor of Commerce | Henrietta Lawrence Bachelor of Education (Primary) |
| Khoeby Holohan Bachelor of Health and Physical Education | Lachie McPherson Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | Lateisha Willis Bachelor of Nutritional Sciences |
| Liam Procaccino Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce | Louise Mendes Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws | Luke Mathews Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws |
| Matthew Ramsden Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws | Matthew Tonge Master of Business (Sport Management) | Nana Adoma Owusu-Afriyie Bachelor of Nutrition Science |
| Natalie Rule Bachelor of Health Sciences | Sophia Fighera Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) |
Badminton
| Lauren Lim Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
Basketball
| Alice Kunek Master of International Business | Chelsea D'Angelo Bachelor of Laws | Daniel Kickert Master of Business (Sport Management) |
| Eziyoda Magbegor Bachelor of Commerce | Kyle Adnam Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | Taylor Jones Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
Bobsled
| Breeana Walker Bachelor of Health and Physical Education |
Boxing
| Carly Salmon Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotions (Honours) | Kristy Harris Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) |
Canoe Slalom
| Kate Eckhardt Bachelor of Health Sciences | Zoe Lau Bachelor of Arts |
Canoeing
| Emilie Harrison Bachelor of Health and Physical Education |
Cheerleading
| Alexandra Mathioulakis Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | Genevieve Clark Bachelor of Arts | Lauren Furian Bachelor of Psychological Science |
| Madeline White Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | Olivia Feutrill Bachelor of Criminology |
Clay Target Shooting
| David O'Sullivan Bachelor of Sport Development |
Cricket
| Brody Couch Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science | Elly Donald Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | Johnathan Merlo Bachelor of Commerce |
| Macalister Wright Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) | Michael Edwards Bachelor of Commerce | Sam Harper Bachelor of Health and Physical Education |
| Scott Edwards Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | Todd Murphy Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) |
Cycling
| Ashlee Jones Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | Conor Rowley Master of Professional Accounting | David Williams Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
| Jemma Eastwood Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Commerce | Lauretta Hanson Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | Neve Bradbury Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
Equestrian
| Bessie Dimery Bachelor of Forensic Sciences/Bachelor of Criminology | Emily Tyrrell Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Jamie Mita Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
Fencing
| Alexander English Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
Football
| Connor Pain Bachelor of Commerce | Emma Checker Bachelor of Business | Matthew Sutton Bachelor of Commerce |
| Melina Ayers Bachelor of Environmental Science | Polly Doran Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | Stefan Nigro Bachelor of Property and Real Estate |
| Tando Velaphi Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) |
Freestyle Mogul Skiing
| Jakara Anthony Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
Gymnastics
| Alexandra Eade Bachelor of Biomedical Science | Ebony Biden Doctor of Philosophy | Kate McDonald Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) |
| Olivia Feaver Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Arts | Scott Young Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) |
Hockey
| Ben White Bachelor of Health and Physical Education | Emily Witheyman-Crump Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | Max Hendry Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Commerce |
| Patrick Coates Bachelor of Science |
Ice Hockey
| Ashlie Aparicio Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | Rylie Padjen Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences | Sebastian Woodlands Bachelor of Sport Development |
Karate
| Athan Dritsas Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) |
Kayaking
| Hannah Scott Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) |
Lacrosse
| Sasha Pollnitz Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management & Sustainability) |
Mountain Bike
| Rachel Hore Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology |
Netball
| Alexandra Smith Bachelor of Nursing | Hannah Mundy Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | Joanna Weston Master of Communication |
| Kate Eddy Bachelor of Health Sciences | Kate Moloney Master of Business (Sport Management) | Kelsey Browne Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
| Liz Watson Bachelor of Education (Primary) | Matilda Garrett Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | Shimona Nelson Bachelor of Psychological Science |
Rowing
| Addy Dunkley-Smith Master of Psychology (Clinical) | Lachlan Goller Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | Olivia Sibillin Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery |
| William Achermann Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | Alexandra Viney Master of Business (Sport Management) |
Rugby League
| Slade Griffin Bachelor of Property and Real Estate |
Rugby Union
| Angus Cottrell Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce | Campbell Magnay Bachelor of Commerce | James Tuttle Bachelor of Commerce |
| Luke Jones Bachelor of Commerce | Ross Haylett-Petty Master of Commerce |
Sailing
| Brody Riley Bachelor of Laws | Ella Grimshaw Bachelor of Nursing | Jasmin Galbraith Bachelor of Medical Imaging |
| Laura Harding Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
Snowboard Cross
| Belle Brockhoff Bachelor of Commerce | Emily Boyce Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
Softball
| Jess Bahn Doctor of Medicine |
Speed Skating
| Daniel Greig Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) |
Squash
| Joseph White Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) |
Surfing
| Isabella Nichols Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) | Kai Tandler Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours) |
Swimming
| Arvind Mani Master of Construction Management (Professional) | Ashley Weill Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | Bowen Gough Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) |
| Calvin Reed Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Sciences | Charlotte Mitchell Bachelor of Laws | Emma Malcolm Bachelor of Health and Physical Education |
| James McBride Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Sciences | Jesse Nissen Bachelor of Psychological Science | Kayla Costa Bachelor of Marketing (Psychology) |
| Ryan Bicknell Bachelor of Commerce | Sian Whittaker Bachelor of Education (Primary) | Sophie Caldwell Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
| Thomas Ikotin Bachelor of Computer Science |
Table Tennis
| Nathan Pellissier Master of Professional Accounting and Finance |
Tennis
| Alana Parnaby Bachelor of Sport Development | Genevieve Lorbergs Graduate Diploma of Psychology | Jacob Grills Bachelor of Commerce |
| Samantha Harris Master of Arts (International Relations) | Finn Broadbent Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) |
Touch Football
| Izayah Ropata Bachelor of Health and Physical Education |
Triathlon
| Callum McClusky Bachelor of Commerce |
Ultimate Frisbee
| Jessica Parkes Bachelor of Health and Physical Education | Mikhaila Dignam Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) | Nathan Paine Bachelor of Nursing |
Volleyball
| Jaimee-Lee Morrow Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary) |
Water Skiing
| Matthew Browne Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) |
Wrestling
| Liam Gusti Bachelor of Criminology |
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