Meet the Team
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Matt Wilkins
High Performance Coach
Matt’s the driving force behind Mountain Bike Coaching Australia. Armed with a solid foundation in exercise science and strength and conditioning, he brings his wealth of international riding and racing experience to embody a coaching ethos that strikes a balance between laid-back and results driven.
Accreditations:
PMBIA Level 3 Instructor (AIR, TECH, Kids)
PMBIA Instructor Trainer
AusCycling Development Instructor - MTB
Training Peaks Coach - Level 2
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies)
Graduate Diploma in Strength & Conditioning
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Jesse Chirizzi
Coach/Media Guy
Jesse is a bona fide gravity devotee. As a PMBIA Level 1 Instructor, he works with our Junior Development Squads finding pure stoke in witnessing his riders level up.
Beyond the trails, Jesse is an epic content creator. Armed with his lens, he captures the highlights and vibe at races and events, while also dabbling in a slew of creative MTB projects.
Accreditations:
PMBIA Level 1 Instructor
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Damo Liddy
Development Squad Coach
Action Sports Junkie, athlete and mentor, Damo brings a lifetime of competitive and coaching experience to the team.
Damo has an incredible ability to break down the bio-mechanics of our sport and deliver the pearls of wisdom required to develop his athletes at a striking rate. His own professional athlete pathway and insatiable drive to be the best, and bring the best out in those around him, make him an absolute asset to the MBC Aus Team.
Accreditations:
PMBI Level 1 Instructor
ASPI Level 1 Snowboard Instructor
WWAA Endorsed Wakeboard Coach
NSWIS / AUS WorldCup Team SBX Athlete
Paramedic / QAS Clinical Mentor.
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Woodsy
Youth Program Coach
Woodsy is a firm crowd favourite and chief frother out on the trails. He brings his contagious energy to every session and is integral to making our junior programs awesome.
Woodsy is an epic athlete and a student of the sport. His ability to deliver technical knowledge in a fun and easily understandable way is what sets him apart and makes him an integral part of our youth programs.
Accreditations:
PMBIA Level 1 Instructor
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Aaron Jones
Youth Program Coach
Aaron is a dedicated member of our local MTB community and an awesome rider and coach. Aaron is passionate about junior development and loves sharing his knowledge and experience with the young shredders in our junior programs.
Aaron’s also a great trail advocate and is the CORCA Club President. When he’s not riding, he’s working hard to improve the trail network for all of us to enjoy!
Accreditations:
PMBIA Level 1