For any queries or for further information on our range of Sports Performance & Testing services please contact Sydney West Sports Medicine on 1300 13 SWSM.
Sydney West Sports Medicine is owned and operated by a team of high profile sports medicine professionals. Our practitioners at Sydney West Sports Medicine are recognised as leaders in their field across many different sports. The team possesses an extensive client network at an elite and amateur sporting level, while also working with the general community on their health, disability, chronic conditions, and rehabilitation.
Dr Dean McNamara
Director
Dean McNamara is an experienced exercise physiologist, sports scientist and strength & conditioning coach. Dean has a strong interest in the sports science and the management of athletes. He has completed a PhD at the Australian Catholic University. The focus of his PhD was monitoring workload and fatigue in elite cricketers. Dean continues to publish his work and has reviewed papers for several international sports science publications.
Dean works with Australia’s leading cricketers and is currently the physical performance/sports science manager for Cricket NSW and Sydney Thunder BBL teams. Additionally he regularly tours with the Australian Men’s Cricket Team as the Physical Performance Coach.
Dean's current positions include:
- Exercise Physiologist/Sports Scientist/Performance Coach – Sydney Sports & Exercise Physiology
- Physical Performance Manager – Sydney ThunderSports Science Consultant – Cricket Australia
- Sports Science Consultant – Cricket New South Wales
- Director – Sydney West Sports Medicine.
Dr Dean McNamara
Chris Pappas
Director
Chris is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Sports Scientist.
He has a keen interest and vast experience in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries, injury prevention, strength and conditioning programs, athletic development and VO2 Max testing. Chris’ extensive work experience includes consulting for Cricket NSW, Football NSW, working with National Rugby League and NSW Cup players, National level Track and Field athletes, as well as professional Mixed Martial Artists.
Chris is currently the Head of Sport Science & Strength and Conditioning at Sydney FC.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Exercise Science
- Masters of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)
- Accredited Exercise Physiologist
- Accredited Sports Scientist (Level 2)
- ASCA Strength & Conditioning Coach (Level 2)
- Level 1 ISAKEXOS Performance Specialist
- FFA Conditioning License
Chris Pappas
Ticara Geldenhuis
Head of Physical Performance and Strength & Conditioning Coach
Ticara is an ASCA accredited Strength and Conditioning coach who graduated from Australian Catholic University in 2022 with a Bachelor of High Performance Sport. She has worked in organisations such as NSW Waratahs, Rugby Australia, Arizona Diamondbacks, Cronulla Sharks NRLW, Baseball NSW and South Sydney Rabbitohs Junior Pathways as a S&C for Harold Matthews cup as well as Rehab S&C for NSW Cup. Ticara also currently plays baseball and is a part of The Australian Women's squad and debuted in 2023 in Thunder Bay, Canada.
Instagram - @strengthcoach.t
Ticara Geldenhuis
Yannick Misfud
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Yannick Mifsud is an International Licensed Weightlifting Coach & both NSW State Team & Australian Team coach. Yannick has also coached multiple athletes to International competitions including a Commonwealth Junior Champion and was a part of the AUS Olympic Team for the 2023 Pacific Games in Solomon Islands - a Qualifying event for Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Yannick currently undertakes roles as a Strength & Conditioning Coach & Assistant Coach for Marconi Stallions who compete in the NSW National Premier League.
Instagram - @yannick_mifsud
Yannick Misfud
Will Simpson
Strength & Conditioning Coach
William is an ASCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach who graduated from University of Technology in 2023 with a Bachelor of Sports & Exercise Science. He has worked in organisations such as NSW Swifts Academy, Netball NSW, & Cricket NSW. He is currently undertaking a role within the Wests Tigers Junior Pathways with experience in coaching Harold Matthews (U17's), SG Ball (U19's), Jersey Flegg (U21's) & West Tigers Cubs Program squads.
Instagram - @coach_wbsimpson
Will Simpson