THE TEAM BEHIND THE TEAM: UC CAPITALS’ HIGH-PERFORMANCE PARTNERS

As the University of Canberra Capitals prepare to tip off WNBL27, a dedicated team of high-performance professionals and partners will be working behind the scenes to ensure the squad is supported to perform at its best throughout the season.

From medical and physiotherapy care to strength and conditioning, nutrition, psychology, massage, podiatry and recovery, the Capitals’ high-performance network brings together specialists across a range of disciplines to support the physical and mental wellbeing of the team.

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The Capitals’ high-performance team for WNBL27 includes:

Accelerate Physiotherapy – Official Physiotherapists & Head of High Performance

Accelerate Physiotherapy will continue as the UC Capitals’ Official Physiotherapy Partner, providing specialist physiotherapy care and supporting the club’s broader high-performance program. Capitals Head of High Performance is Will Maher, who works alongside Athlete Coordinator Jen Maher and Team Physiotherapists Alice Churchill and Chris Wild to provide comprehensive day-to-day support to the squad.

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Specialist Sports Medicine Centre – Official Sports Medicine Clinic

Specialist Sports Medicine Centre will continue to provide specialist sports medicine support to the Capitals throughout WNBL27, with Dr Kylie Shaw returning as the team’s Sports Doctor.

Dr Shaw brings extensive experience in sports medicine to support injury management, prevention and athlete health, and will work closely with the Capitals’ players and wider high-performance team across injury management, prevention and athlete health.

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The Den – Official Conditioning Partner

The Den will provide the Capitals with access to specialised  conditioning facilities and expertise throughout the season, supporting the team’s physical preparation alongside the broader high-performance team.

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Gaylene Clews – Team Psychologist

Gaylene Clews will support the team’s mental wellbeing and performance, providing players with tools and guidance to navigate the demands of elite sport both on and off the court.

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Podiatry Professionals – Official Podiatry Partner

Hayden Dillon from Podiatry Professionals will provide specialist podiatry support, helping manage foot and lower-limb health and contributing to injury prevention and player performance.

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Gaby Mora Nutrition – Official Dietician Partner

Gaby Mora will support the Capitals’ nutritional needs throughout the season, helping players fuel their training, recovery and performance while developing sustainable nutrition strategies.

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Gym Meals Direct – Official Nutrition Partner

Gym Meals Direct will support the Capitals with convenient, performance-focused meal options throughout the season, helping players meet their nutritional needs around the demands of training, recovery and game day.

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Reset Strength & Sports Recovery Centre – Official Recovery Partner

Reset Recovery Lab will provide the Capitals with access to specialised recovery services, including sauna, cold plunge, infrared sessions designed to help players manage the physical demands of elite basketball. Recovery will be an important part of the team’s weekly preparation, helping athletes stay ready for the intensity of a WNBL season.

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Jen Agresta – Massage Therapist

Jen Agresta will support the Capitals’ players through regular massage and recovery treatments, helping athletes manage the physical demands of a WNBL season.

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Jake Frazer – ACTAS

Jake Frazer from the ACT Academy of Sport will lead the team’s strength and conditioning program, working with players to develop their physical preparation, performance and resilience across the season.

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Dr Kate Reid – Team Doctor

Dr Kate Reid joins as the UC Capitals’ Team Doctor for WNBL27, providing medical care and support to the squad throughout the season.

UC Capitals Executive General Manager Christy Collier-Hill said the expertise of the high-performance team is an important part of creating the best possible environment for the Capitals’ athletes.

“Our high-performance team plays such an important role in everything we do as a club,” Collier-Hill said.

“WNBL seasons are demanding, and making sure our players have access to the right people and the right support is essential. We’re incredibly fortunate to have such a talented group of professionals working with our athletes.”

“The goal is to make sure our players are supported holistically – physically, mentally and personally – so they can perform at their best and enjoy their time as a Capital.”

With the season now just days away, the work of the high-performance team is already well underway as the Capitals prepare to take the court for their WNBL27 campaign.

While the players will be the ones under the spotlight, it takes a whole team behind the scenes to get them there.

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