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Nick Burgoine
Nick is a Strength and Conditioning Coach dedicated to helping athletes of all levels maximise their performance potential. With experience ranging from developing junior athletes through to elite and professional sport, he specialises in strength development, athletic performance, and injury rehabilitation, guiding athletes from recovery back to peak performance.
Nick has extensive experience within high-performance Australian Rules Football, having worked across the VFL, VFLW, and AFLW systems. His coaching background includes roles with Williamstown Football Club, Port Melbourne Football Club, and Collingwood AFLW, where he has contributed to athlete development, physical preparation, and performance monitoring in elite sporting environments.
Drawing on both his coaching experience and his own sporting background, Nick is passionate about creating evidence-based, athlete-centred programs that help individuals build confidence, improve performance, and reach their full potential. Whether working with emerging athletes or experienced competitors, his focus remains the same: delivering high-quality coaching that produces measurable results.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Nutrition Sciences
ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
Experience:
Strength & Conditioning Coach / GPS Analyst – Williamstown VFL & VFLW (2022–2025)
Strength & Conditioning Coach – Port Melbourne VFL (2025–Present)
Strength & Conditioning Coach – Collingwood AFLW (2025–Present)