Australian Sports Consultants

THE ASC TEAM

Learn from our world class team.

Our world-class team brings experience from elite coaching, professional sport, player development and high-performance environments across the globe. ASC gives athletes the opportunity to learn directly from experienced professionals who know what it takes to develop, perform and progress to the next level.

Explore the ASC team below and discover the experience behind our assessments, development programs and athlete support.

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MANAGING DIRECTOR

TOM GILES

Adelaide, SA · Basketball

Tom's basketball background includes NBL1 playing experience, time as an Adelaide 36ers development player and experience in the Philippines and Canada. He also coaches with Transition Sports Adelaide and holds a Bachelor of Education.

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MANAGING DIRECTOR

BLAKE ASHBY

Adelaide, SA · Performance

Blake works across sports science and physical preparation. His background includes Adelaide United, BASH Performance and Peaq, an ASCA Level 2 qualification, a Bachelor of Exercise Science and previous SANFL playing experience with PAFC.

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HEAD OF BASKETBALL

CONNER HENRY

Adelaide, SA · Basketball

Conner brings experience as an NBA player, professional coach and scout. His career includes playing for Boston, Milwaukee and Sacramento, leading the Adelaide 36ers, and coaching roles in NBA and G-League environments.

Tracy York04
HEAD OF WOMEN'S SPORT

TRACY YORK

Adelaide, SA · Basketball

Tracy's coaching career includes recognition as Australian Female Coach of the Year, an Australian Sporting Medal, life membership of Basketball SA and NBA Summer League coaching experience with the Utah Jazz.

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HEAD OF SPORT (VIC)

RICHARD BOLAFFI

Melbourne, VIC · Basketball

Richard has five decades of basketball experience. His background includes international scouting with Australia & New Zealand Basketball Scouts and a Gold Coach License through USA Basketball Youth Development.

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AFL CONSULTANT

TOM CHITSOS

Melbourne, VIC · AFL

Tom works in Australian football coaching, including as Port Melbourne VFLW head coach and with Melbourne Sports Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Development.

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HEAD OF SOCCER

STEFAN CALI

Adelaide, SA · Soccer

Stefan has more than 20 years of playing experience, including time with SASI/NTC and Adelaide United Youth, and has accumulated more than 150 senior National Premier League appearances.

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BASKETBALL CONSULTANT

RAYNISHA WASHINGTON

Melbourne, VIC · Basketball

Raynisha combines playing, coaching and education experience. She has played college and professional basketball, including stints in Cyprus and Australia, and has coached across Victorian school and club settings.

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NETBALL CONSULTANT

ANNIKA LEE-JONES

Sunshine Coast, QLD · Netball

Annika is listed by ASC as its Netball Consultant on the Sunshine Coast. The legacy source currently associates football-specific credentials with this profile; those credentials should be verified with ASC before they are republished here.

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BASKETBALL CONSULTANT

IOANNIS DIMAKOPOULOS

Perth, WA · Basketball

Ioannis played four years of NCAA Division I basketball with the UC Irvine Anteaters and also has EuroLeague junior experience.

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SOCCER CONSULTANT

EDDY CASTANEDA

Adelaide, SA · Soccer

Eddy's listed soccer background includes captaining Australia's U16 national team at the AFC Championships, an FA Centre of Excellence scholarship and more than a decade in national and NPL-level football.

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GOLF CONSULTANT

ADAM BLAND

Adelaide, SA · Golf

Adam's professional golf record includes a Japan PGA Championship win, two Canadian Tour titles and the Von Nida Tour Order of Merit, including victory at the 2005 WA PGA Championship.