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The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) was established to assist the development of Victoria’s elite athletes by providing access to state-of-the-art sporting facilities and services. The VIS encourages its athletes to lead balanced lifestyles and as such also provides lifelong career and education support. The motto; Success in Sport and Life epitomises the purpose of the VIS.
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In episode 9 of Elite Insights, we explore the world of winter sports with VIS Physical Preparation Coach, Will Morgan. We chat about the complexity of training for winter sports and the challenges winter sports athletes face. Will takes us through the importance of strength and power in winter sports, as well as what he’s been doing with athletes …
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In episode 8 of Elite Insights, we’re joined by VIS Strength and Conditioning coach for a special Track and Field focused edition of Elite Insights. We chat to Cory about the role strength and conditioning plays in track & field, where strength and conditioning fits into the coaching program and the role it plays when it comes to injury prevention …
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Episode 7 of Elite Insights gives us an insight into the importance of personal excellence in the life of an elite athlete. We speak to VIS Personal Excellence Coordinator Bernadette Sierakowski and VIS scholarship holder Anabelle Smith on what personal excellence is. Anabelle takes us through what personal excellence looks like to her, as an elite…
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In this episode of Elite Insight, VIS Head Men’s Hockey Coach Jay Stacy and VIS Head Rowing Coach Bill Tait join us to talk about coaching. They take us through how they perceive success in coaching beyond the week to week wins. Jay talks to us about how he prepares his athletes to thrive on the national stage, and Bill gives us an insight into the…
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Join us on Episode 5 of Elite Insights, where we take a trip down to Dexa Melbourne and chat with Dexa Melbourne Director Andrew Ho-Peng and VIS Dietitian & Dexa Melbourne Bone Densitometrist Elaine Bo to learn all about dexa scanning. Andrew breaks down exactly how dexa scanning works and the various roles it can play in elite sport. Elaine takes …
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