The right people to help you achieve your dream.
Holistic Athlete Development has put together a team of professionals who know the game better than anyone else.
Each mentor has a background in either football or coaching, and plays a critical role in holistically developing our athletes.
We take the time to invest in not only their skills and ambition, but their mental and physical wellbeing too.
Brad Jenkinson
Brad started HAD in 2016 and works extremely closely with all athletes, understanding how to take their strengths to the next level, and what areas need improvement.
Brad loves working with dedicated individuals, focusing on all
aspects of their life to work towards the best possible outcome.
Simon Dalrymple
Simon has been involved in the AFL industry his entire career,
starting as a player and moving into recruiting at the
Western Bulldogs, Sydney Swans and now currently at St Kilda FC.
With a keen eye for talent and in-depth knowledge of the
recruiting market, Simon helps HAD athletes focus on the right
positional traits for AFL & AFLW.
Zach Merrett
Zach is Captain of the Essendon Bombers and a multiple All-Australian. Zach is an integral part of the HAD Team, providing unparalleled insights into how the game is evolving and more importantly how to adapt to those changes.
Hard work and responsibility are two traits Zach instilled that enabled him to get onto an AFL list, and then excel from there.
His guidance is pivotal to all HAD athletes.
Our Values
We only work with accountable individuals and
teams who are responsible for their own actions,
and therefore results.
Accountable
We are honest, working within the
realms of our knowledge and experience,
so we demand our clients are honest with us in return.
Honest
Value
Value yourself, others and the resources you have to
help you grow.
Things will stand in your way,
test you and knock you down.
From here you have two choices.
Our clients don’t choose the lay down option.
Resilient
Leave your ego
at the door
A pre requisite when you come to work with us.