BRETT AITKEN OAM

Responsibilities:

• Lead the SASI cycling program, including technical design and implementation of training / competition programs
• Mentor and develop pathway coaches to align goals, coaching principles and targeted outcomes
• Manage cycling program logistics, finances and strategic planning
• Case-manage and coach individual athletes for progression into the National Team
• Provide a high quality and safe DTE for the largest SIS/SAS Cycling Program in the Country with up to 30 athletes a year under management

Achievements:

• 9 of the 16 Track Cycling Athletes who competed in 2016 RIO Olympics were SASI supported graduates
• 7 SASI graduates were selected to go to Tokyo 2020 Olympics
• On track for a potential 7 SASI Athletes out of 14 National athletes to be selected for 2024 Paris Olympics in Track Cycling
• 7 of the 13 athletes selected were current SASI athletes, when the inaugural Podium Potential Academy was established at the end of 2018
• Additional 4 athletes progressed into PPA in the 4 years since its establishment
• Coached over 50+ National & World Champions over 10 years at SASI
• Undefeated in the National Women's Elite Team Pursuit, (Priority Olympic Event) from 2017 to 2024 and current National Champions in both Junior men and Junior Women Team Pursuit
• Demonstrated strong eye for talent and ability to nurturing it through to national representation. Developed program into premier SIS/SAS Cycling Program in Australia in disciplines of Sprint, Endurance, PARA
• Coached strong contingent of females that made up Podium and Podium Potential National Squad, three of whom were part of the Team Pursuit winning team at the 2022 Commonwealth Games (personally coached from Talent ID through to SASI before representing Australia)
• Successfully led State Teams to numerous 'Overall Best State' at National Championships.
• Facilitated and managed HP network and numerous live and virtual Cycling Camps during first year of COVID 19
• Managed program budget and finances to ensure budget targets were met
• Liaised regularly with parents, to keep them informed of the program. Communicated the requirements of their children and provided an opportunity for their voice to be heard
• Developed, mentored and collaborated with various club, state coaches and regional athletes to provide opportunities for growth
• Instigated and collaborated with Limestone Coast Regional Sporting Academy to include and support cycling as a key sport which is now a major feeder of athletes into SASI

Responsibilities:

• Prepare athletes for 2024 World Road Cycling Championships and Nations Cups
• Collaborate and communicate with State and SIS/SAS Coaches of Individual Athletes
• Program delivery, event planning, strategy and logistics

Achievements:

• In progress

Responsibilities:

• Prepare athletes for 2023 World Road Cycling Championships and Nations Cup
• Collaborate and communicate with State and SIS/SAS Coaches of Individual Athletes
• Program delivery, event planning, strategy and logistics

Achievements:

• World Championship Gold Medals in Time Trial for both Junior Men and Women
• Nations Cup 1st Placing (first ever in history of Cycling Australia, Auscycling)

Responsibilities:

• Prepare athletes for 2022 Oceania Championships, Nations Cups, Commonwealth Games and World Championships
• Organise and facilitate team objectives for individual and team qualification towards World Championship and Olympic selection
• Plan, identify and implement athlete specific needs in collaboration with key service providers

Achievements:

• World Cup Gold Medal with four new National Team debutant's who rode to success at the Milton Nation’s Cup
• Gold Oceania Championship's in the Team Pursuit
• 4th Place World Championship (Paris) Team Pursuit (3min 48sec)
• 2 x Bronze Medals 2022 Commonwealth Games (Teams & Individual Pursuit)
• Implemented Individual Learning Performance Plans and Gold Medal Plans to case-manage individual athletes and monitor training loads and adaptations to training
• Engaged in productive and cooperative working relationship with key stakeholders – Auscycling Service providers, State Institute/Academies and International Professional Cycling Teams through regular meetings and information sharing
• Fostered technical and mental capacity of individual athletes to compete at the highest levels
• Used benchmark metrics, analysis tools and monitoring systems to track the progressive power, corrected times and overall development of key athletes
• Achieved key milestones and Personal Bests utilizing goal setting and strategic motivation
• Collaborated with key service providers to foster development opportunities, address specific athlete needs analysis and manage and maintain athlete health and well being
• Developed a strong supportive team with good cultural values, beliefs and resilience when under pressure

• Management of Australian Cycling Pathways
• Categorisation of National State Institute and Academy SIS/SAS Athletes
• Camps and virtual camps (during COVID)
• Junior Worlds selections/ camps etc. and State Institute/ Academy development
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

• ­Manager of 7 Bicycle Stores with 35 + Employees
• Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
• Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
• Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
• Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote company to community members.
• Mitigated costs while collaborating with vendors to manage inventory items.

• Technical coaching, planning and programming

• Talent Identification of potential athletes
• Technical Skills Coaching

• Physical development and fitness, weight loss programs

• Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
• Applied discipline and sense of responsibility toward all team and personal activities.
• Attended all practices, meetings and workouts on time.