David Misson

NATIONALITY: Australian

EDUCATION:  UNSW: Bachelor Arts and Diploma of Education;  UOW: Diploma of Exercise Science; AIS: Sports Coaching Degree (Practical and Coursework); DU: Masters of Leadership; ESSA: Accredited High Performance Manager

TEAMS: Sydney Rosters, Melbourne Demons FC, Sydney Swans FC, St Kilda FC, Cricket Australia, Netball NSW, Athletics Australia, Tennis Australia, Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Rugby Australia

KEY SKILLS: High Performance Manager, Team Development Specialist, Organisational Capability & Operational Performance Audits, Values Driven, Communications, Growth and Development Strategist, and Cultural Leadership

CURRENT ROLE: Executive GM Football St Kilda FC

 

Profile

A talented and highly regarded Elite Performance Specialist who is first and foremost about developing global strategies of best practice in Physical and Mental conditioning to impact local practices, driving outstanding engagement with improvement agendas for individuals, teams and organisations.

Over two decades experience in designing and implementing High Performance programs including Strength and Conditioning, Rehabilitation, Medical and Physiotherapy Programs for professional athletes.

Combines an extensive technical repertoire with high level interpersonal skills and a passion for Leadership and creating High Performance winning Cultures at elite teams.

A coach and mentor, with an outstanding track record, experienced in delivering significant improvement in results, practices and return on investment, culminating in recognition and a sustained level of individuals career advancement.

Achievements

Designed and implemented the Conditioning, Strength and Rehab Programs for several leading Australian Sporting Team Franchises and National bodies.

Created and assessed a raft of relevant and effective KPI’s from which to measure the performance and effectiveness of professional athletes.

Creation of individualised and effective Load Management Programs to both predict and prevent soft-tissue and overuse injuries, as well as ensuring sustained levels of optimum performance across professional sporting bodies.

Member of the Senior Football Management team, responsible for outlining the cultural and leadership direction of the football department, in three AFL Clubs (Sydney FC, Melbourne FC, St Kilda FC).

Created a criteria-based performance measurement for both Coaches and HP staff in most recent role at the Sydney Roosters

Effective establishment of truly collaborative Medical, Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition Podiatry and Recovery departments.


 If you would like to request more information about David please contact peter@driveravenuegroup.com