Our Team

At the heart of North Coast Academy of Sport (NCAS) is a passionate and experienced team, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of athletes. Our people are united by a shared commitment to excellence in regional sport development.

The NCAS Team

Sue Charles

Regional Manager

North Coast & Northern Inland

Luke Field

Sports Programs Manager

North Coast

Elzie Bambach

Sports Programs Admin Officer

North Coast

RAS Executive Leadership Team

Our Executive Team leads the organisation with vision, integrity, and a deep understanding of the regional sporting landscape.

Brett O’Farrell

Chief Executive Officer

Mark Calverley

Chief Operating Officer

Emily Burgess-Moore

GM – Growth & Operations

Nicole Yarrington

GM – Finance & Governance

Erin Wilson

GM – Performance & Innovation

RAS Staff

Our RAS team of staff provide centralised support to each region.

Sallie Partridge

Executive Services Manager

D’Arcy Van den Bossche

Commercial Relationships Manager

Shona Eichorn

Advancement Services Manager

Bianca Wellings

Marketing & Communications Manager

Ashlea Smith

Stakeholder Experience Coordinator

Lisa Honeyman

Accounts Officer

Jamie Hetherington

Performance Support Manager

RAS Board of Directors

Darryl Clout

Chair

Matthew Waring

Deputy Chair

Meg Granger

Treasurer

Ian Robilliard OAM

Director

Carolyn Kay

Board Member

Mark Ingrey

Board Member

Greg Downes

Board Member

Olivia Skellern

Board Member