COACHES
Chris Nesbit
High Performance Swimming Coach
“I worked with Andrew from 2014-21. During this time 3 swimmers qualified for the Rio Olympics followed by 5 to Tokyo. Andrew played a significant part in coaching these Olympias. We medalled at every major for 7 years, Andrew’s enthusiasm and ability to write excellent strength programs were essential to this.”
Ben Woolf
Assistant Coach – St George Illawarra Dragons NRL.
“I have worked with Andrew at Coombabah SHS Rugby League 2018-present. Andrew is well prepared for all sessions and is extremely enthusiastic. Andrew has demonstrated expertise particularly in strength and speed mechanics to me. Andrew’s sessions are always high energy and with a high level of buy-in. I would happily put Andrew forward for SC jobs; he is a good man to have on your team.”
Mike Wallace
TSS First Fifteen Coach
“I used Andrew as my SC coach from 2015-17. We were fortunate to win a premiership during that time. Andrew was enthusastic, took his role very seriously and had excellent attention to detail. His application of LTAD made him able to work with players right across a training spectrum.”
Tahina Booth
Grass Skirts Charity
“Andrew Pyke’s volunteer work for our charity has been invaluable. He is an asset to any team or organisation. He is a superlative individual who brings with him a wealth of experience and leadership to solve problems and get his athletes to achieve their very best. Over the two trips he has done to PNG with us he has demonstrated that he has the ability to connect with all kinds of people and see them succeed. You need Pykey in your team.”
Jamie Salter OLY
Manager of Performance Pathways
Australian Institute of Sport
“I worked with Andrew numerous times on preparation camps for the Australian Junior Dolphins. Andrew endears himself, makes a full commitment and demonstrated immense focus. He is an asset to any organisation.”
Matt Brown
TSS and Swimming Australia Physiotherapist
“I worked in collaboration with Andrew from 2014-21 across high performance rugby and swimming. As a physiotherapist, Andrew was easy to work with in terms of his communication and ensuring rehabilitation was completed properly. It ensured great outcomes for the athletes knowing Andrew would collaborate with me efficently. I would happily work with Andrew again and recommend him as a team player.”
Damon Danzing
Heilinjong Sports Science Beareu
“Andrew was a good working partner and a good friend of mine. We worked together to serve the boxers and wrestlers of Heilongjiang Province. The athletes and coaches liked Andrew and we saw improvement straight away. That season, many of the boxers recorded their best results, we were happy to work with Andrew. “
Ant Drinkwater
Athletics Coach
“I used Andrew as a strength coach for my hurdlers and sprinters from 2020-22. Andrew also assisted me trackside with my developmental athletes. He picked up knowledge quickly, was professional and great to have around. He is a very professional person to work with. “
Grant Anderson
Owner – The Rugby Academy
“I first started working with Andrew in 2014 when he managed and coordinated the strength and conditioning program for The Rugby Academy. Over the next 4 years Andrew delivered the High Performance S&C program that encompassed speed, flexibility work, specific conditioning and strength programs for some of the best rugby athletes on the Gold Coast. With his extensive knowledge and professional delivery of Strength and Conditioning programs I would not hesitate in recommending Andrew for future roles.”
Matt Bourne
Griffith University Academic
“I have known Andrew in a professional capacity since 2012. Andrew is an outstanding coach, scientist and teacher is well across research and continues to update himself. Andrew regularly collaborates with our team at Griffith University and gives input into some of our research on performance and injury prevention. In my opinion Andrew is a great person to have in your team.”