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Founder & Head Coach  

Nicole is the Founder and Head Coach of Mason Performance, holding a Master of High-Performance Sport and bringing over a decade of experience as a competitive endurance athlete.

Drawing on expertise in endurance physiology, heat adaptation, hydration, recovery and applied sport science, Nicole combines evidence-based coaching with real-world athletic experience to help athletes train smarter and perform at their best.

Before transitioning into high-performance sport, Nicole worked as a registered nurse. This background shaped her athlete-centred coaching philosophy, reinforcing the importance of clear communication, individualised support and treating every athlete as a whole person.

Nicole is passionate about helping ambitious age-group athletes achieve long-term success through personalised coaching that fits alongside work, family and life.

Qualifications / Experience

Masters of High-Performance Sport (UTS)

Registered Nurse -10yrs in Emergency & ICU

AUS Triathlon Coaching Accreditation: Foundation

Endurance athlete:

5x Ironman Finisher, multiple AG podiums and experience racing Ironman & 70.3 World Championships.

Research Areas: 

Heat Acclimation (6-month research placement at University of Canberra)

Fuel & Hydration (Sweat tester/consultant for 2yrs)

Recovery (6-month placement at Australian Institute of Sport REST Hub)

Technical Swim Coach

Ryan leads swim development at Mason Performance, bringing the experience of a former Australian Swim Squad member and a passion for helping athletes become more efficient, confident swimmers.

His coaching focuses on refining technique, improving stroke efficiency and building swim-specific skills that translate to faster, more enjoyable racing. 

Ryan believes that technical improvements create lasting performance gains and works closely with athletes to develop practical, sustainable progress in the water.

Alongside his sporting background, Ryan holds degrees in Behavioural Science and Business and has spent almost two decades in executive leadership and talent development.