2002-2009: PhD - School of Commerce and Management, Southern Cross University. Thesis title, "Tribalism, team brand loyalty, team brand value and personal/group identity in professional Rugby football."

1988-1992: Master of Arts by research, Deakin University, Victoria. Thesis title, "The Effect of Jersey Type on Thermoregulatory Response During Exercise in a Warm Humid Environment."

1985-1986: Bachelor of Applied Science Sports Studies (Coaching), Canberra College of Advanced Education.

1983-1984: Associate Diploma Sport Science (Coaching) - Passed with Distinction. Northern Rivers College of Advanced Education.

1991-present: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) The National Strength and Conditioning Association of America (first accredited November, 1991), re-certified until December 2014.

Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coach, Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.

Membership:

Full member of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association

Full member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association of America

Editorial Board Membership - The Open Sports Medicine Journal

Associate Editor - National Strength and Conditioning Association of America, Strength and Conditioning Journal