James is a Leading Teacher at Swan Hill College, where he plays a key role within the Junior School, focusing on student transition and engagement during the critical early teenage education years. With eight years of teaching experience across both primary and secondary settings, James brings a strong background in Health and Physical Education and is passionate about fostering positive student relationships, building confidence through sport, and creating inclusive environments that support participation and wellbeing. Combining this with his role as Youth Girls Coach at Woorinen Football Netball Club for the past two years, James actively supports young female athletes both in the classroom and on the field.

Whitney is the Regional Development Coach (Head Coach) of the U18 Girls Bendigo Pioneers and a member of the U18 Girls VIC Country Coaching Team. She is a Level 3 Accredited AFL Coach and an AFL Technical Coach in the Athlete Development Program (ADP) delivered as part of the Bendigo Education Plan at Bendigo South East College.
Holding a Bachelor of Education (Physical Education), Whitney brings a strong foundation in both teaching and athlete development. She has over 11 years of experience teaching Physical Education, Health, and Sport & Recreation at the secondary level, and was responsible for leading significant change as part of her role as Head of Department for Physical Education and Health at Swan Hill College.
Whitney’s work in education was formally recognised in 2019 when she received the Excellence in Physical Education and Activity – Secondary Teacher award at the Victorian Education Excellence Awards. She combines her educational expertise with extensive experience in high-performance football programs, with a particular focus on developing emerging female talent in Australian Rules Football.