MEET TAHLIA

ATHLETE PERFORMANCE COACH

As a kid I grew up playing mostly cricket and footy, following my brother and doing whatever sport he was doing. Growing up, I always preferred to be outside kicking a ball, riding my bike or being active in some way. Throughout my schooling years, I excelled in all sport and PE related classes but didn’t know a career in sport, specifically a strength and conditioning coach would be an option for me. It wasn’t until I moved from my hometown in country Victoria to Melbourne for University that I realised I could turn my passion into a career. Starting with a Diploma of Sports Development with the Richmond Institute of Sport and then completing a Bachelor of Exercise Science I was heading towards my goal of being a strength and conditioning coach. My aim and passion has always been to wok with athletes of all ages and with experience found a passion for working with the general population to help them reach their fitness goals and live healthy lives.

In my teenage years, I was fortunate enough to play underage cricket for Victoria at National Championships and train in Melbourne at the MCG. Through these programs there was limited resources when it came to strength and conditioning. As a teenager who had back injuries, keeping me from playing cricket during different time periods, having a strength and conditioning coach as part of the program would have benefited me. This experience has driven me to be the best strength and conditioning coach I can be for people of all ages, with a special interest in youth athletes wanting to be the best version of themselves on and off the field. I still play cricket for Carlton Cricket Club in the Victorian Premier League and it pleases me to see young players and clubs invest in strength and conditioning to help them improve.

One of the things I love about the health and fitness industry is that there is always something to learn, which allows you to constantly evolve as a coach. The best thing about Pioda is all the coaches have the clients best interests in mind and constantly push each other to learn and grow so we can continue to support all clients to be the best version of themselves.