Our Team

Players profiles.

Men Volleyball Australia Athletes.

URL:london2012.olympics.com.au/athlete/

Thomas Edgar

Nickname:Boxy
Date of Birth:21/6/1989
Age at Games:23
Height:212 cm
Weight:112 kg
Born:Bundaberg QLD
Lives:Bundaberg QLD
Event(s):Volleyball - Men

Recent Performances

  • 2nd - 2012 Olympic Qualification Tournament (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Draw - 2012 International Series v Netherlands (Netherlands)
  • 4th - 2011 Asian Championships (Tehran, Iran)
  • 2nd - 2011 Rashid International Volleyball Tournament (Dubia, UAE)
  • 3rd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 2 (China)
  • 2nd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 1 (China)
  • 1st - 2011 International Series v Thailand (Thailand)

  • Sport

    Years on national team

    5

    Coach

    Jon Uriarte (2011 - current)
    Russell Borgeaud (2006 - 2010)

    Primary Training Base

    Corigiliano, Italy

    Secondary Training Base

    Canberra, Australia

    Club

    Caffe Aiello Corigliano (Corigiliano, Italy)

    Institute/Academy

    Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra

    Education

    Primary

    Walkervale State Primary School (QLD, Australia)

    Secondary

    Bundaberg State High School (QLD, Australia), Lake Ginninderra College (ACT, Australia)

    Tertiary

    Bachelor of Business and Marketing - Universtiy of Southern Queensland

Andrew Grant

 
Nickname:Kazza
Date of Birth:22/4/1985
Age at Games:27
Height:207 cm
Weight:98 kg
Born:Maryborough QLD
Lives:Brisbane QLD
Event(s):Volleyball - Men

Recent Performances

  • 2nd - 2012 Olympic Qualification Tournament (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Draw - 2012 International Series v Netherlands (Netherlands)
  • 4th - 2011 Asian Championships (Tehran, Iran)
  • 2nd - 2011 Rashid International Volleyball Tournament (Dubia, UAE)
  • 3rd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 2 (China)
  • 2nd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 1 (China)
  • 1st - 2011 International Series v Thailand (Thailand)

Career Highlights

  • Becoming Asian Champions in 2007.
  • Finishing 7th at the 2007 World Cup.
  • Making the London Olympic Games.

  • Sport

    Years on national team

    10

    Coach

    Jon Uriarte (2011 - current)
    Russel Borgeaud (2005 - 2010)

    Primary Training Base

    Canberra, Australia

    Institute/Academy

    Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra

    Education

    Primary

    Stafford Heights State School (QLD, Australia)

    Secondary

    Marist College (QLD, Australia)

    Tertiary

    Bachelor of Business - University of Southern Queensland (2004 - current)

 

Travis Passier

 
Nickname:T-rannosaurus Pas, Trang pak, Pasinator
Date of Birth:26/4/1989
Age at Games:23
Height:207 cm
Weight:101 kg
Born:Brisbane QLD
Lives:Toowoomba QLD
Event(s):Volleyball - Men

Recent Performances

  • 2nd - 2012 Olympic Qualification Tournament (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Draw - 2012 International Series v Netherlands (Netherlands)
  • 4th - 2011 Asian Championships (Tehran, Iran)
  • 2nd - 2011 Rashid International Volleyball Tournament (Dubia, UAE)
  • 3rd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 2 (China)
  • 2nd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 1 (China)
  • 1st - 2011 International Series v Thailand (Thailand)

Career Highlights

  • Being in the starting 7 for World Championships in Italy, 2010.
  • Finishing 2nd at the Olympic Qualification Tournament to make the Olympic Games.
  • Finishing 4th at the 2011 Asian Championships to keep our qualification for the Games alive.

Education

Primary

Fairview Heights State School (QLD, Australia)

Secondary

Toowoomba State High School (QLD, Australia), Lake Ginninderra College (ACT, Australia)

Tertiary

Bachelor of Science - University of Canberra (2007 - 2012)


 

Harrison Peacock

 
Nickname:Harry
Date of Birth:31/1/1991
Age at Games:21
Height:194 cm
Weight:86 kg
Born:Mt Barker SA
Lives:Adelaide SA
Event(s):Volleyball - Men
 

Recent Performances

  • 2nd - 2012 Olympic Qualification Tournament (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Draw - 2012 International Series v Netherlands (Netherlands)
  • 4th - 2011 Asian Championships (Tehran, Iran)
  • 2nd - 2011 Rashid International Volleyball Tournament (Dubia, UAE)
  • 3rd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 2 (China)
  • 2nd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 1 (China)
  • 1st - 2011 International Series v Thailand (Thailand)

Career Highlights

  • Fourth place in the 2011 Asian Mens Volleyball Championships - keeping our olympic dream alive.
  • Making the national team for the 2011 international season.
  • Finishing 5th and the 2009 Youth Beach Volleyball World Championships.

Sport

Years on national team

1

Coach

Jon Uriarte (2011 - current)
Russell Borgeaud (2008 - 2010)

Primary Training Base

Canberra, Australia

Club

Australian Institute of Sport (ACT, Australia) & Norwood Bears (SA, Australia)

Institute/Academy

Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra

Education

Primary

Stirling East Primary School (SA, Australia)

Secondary

Rostrevor College (SA, Australia)

Tertiary

Bachelor of Health Science - University of Canberra (2009 - )

 

 

Nathan Roberts

 
Date of Birth:17/2/1986
Age at Games:26
Height:197 cm
Weight:93 kg
Born:Adelaide SA
Lives:Adelaide SA
Event(s):Volleyball - Men
 

Recent Performances

  • 2nd - 2012 Olympic Qualification Tournament (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Draw - 2012 International Series v Netherlands (Netherlands)
  • 4th - 2011 Asian Championships (Tehran, Iran)
  • 2nd - 2011 Rashid International Volleyball Tournament (Dubia, UAE)
  • 3rd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 2 (China)
  • 2nd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 1 (China)
  • 1st - 2011 International Series v Thailand (Thailand)

Career Highlights

  • Winning the 2007 Asian Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • Making the quarterfinals in 2003 Youth World Championships in Thailand.
  • Making the London Olympic Games.

Sport

Years on national team

7

Coach

Jon Uriarte (2011 - current)
Russell Borgeaud (2005 - 2010)

Primary Training Base

Ravenna, Italy

Secondary Training Base

Canberra, Australia

Club

CMC Ravenna Pallavolo (Ravenna, Italy)

Institute/Academy

Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra

Education

Secondary

Brighton Secondary School (SA, Australia)

Tertiary

Bachelor of Commerce - Flinders University (2004 - )

 

 

Luke Smith

 
Nickname:Smiddy
Date of Birth:30/8/1990
Age at Games:21
Height:204 cm
Weight:97 kg
Born:Jakarta , Indonesia
Lives:Perth WA
Event(s):Volleyball - Men

Recent Performances

  • 2nd - 2012 Olympic Qualification Tournament (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Draw - 2012 International Series v Netherlands (Netherlands)
  • 4th - 2011 Asian Championships (Tehran, Iran)
  • 2nd - 2011 Rashid International Volleyball Tournament (Dubia, UAE)
  • 3rd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 2 (China)
  • 2nd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 1 (China)
  • 1st - 2011 International Series v Thailand (Thailand)

Career Highlights

  • Making the national team for the first time at the age of 20.
  • Finishing second at the Olympic Qualification Tournament to make the 2012 Olympic Games.

Sport

Years on national team

2

Coach

 

Jon Uriarte (2011 - current)

Primary Training Base

Linkoping, Sweden

Secondary Training Base

Canberra, Australia

Club

Linkoping Volleyball Club (Linkoping, Sweden)

Institute/Academy
Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra
Western Australian Institute of Sport, Perth

Education

Primary

Rossmoyne Primary School (WA, Australia)

Secondary

Aquinas College (WA, Australia)

Tertiary

Bachelor of Science - University of Canberra (2008 - )

Greg Sukochev

 
Nickname:Chev
Date of Birth:18/2/1988
Age at Games:24
Height:196 cm
Weight:87 kg
Born:Tashkent , Uzbekistan
Lives:Adelaide SA
Event(s):Volleyball - Men

Recent Performances

  • 2nd - 2012 Olympic Qualification Tournament (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Draw - 2012 International Series v Netherlands (Netherlands)
  • 4th - 2011 Asian Championships (Tehran, Iran)
  • 2nd - 2011 Rashid International Volleyball Tournament (Dubia, UAE)
  • 3rd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 2 (China)
  • 2nd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 1 (China)
  • 1st - 2011 International Series v Thailand (Thailand)

Career Highlights

  • Being selected to compete for Australia at the 2011 Asian Championships.
  • Winning the 2011 Slovak Cup.
  • Winning the Olympic Qualification Tournament to make the Olympic Games.

Sport

Years on national team

3

Coach

Jon Uriate (2011 - current)
Russell Borgeaud (2006 - 2010)

Primary Training Base

Humenne, Slovakia

Secondary Training Base

Canberra, Australia

Club

VK Chemes Humenne (Humenne, Slovakia)

Institute/Academy
Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra
South Australian Sports Institute, Adelaide

Education

Primary

Brighton Primary School (SA, Australia)

Secondary

Brighton Secondary School (SA, Australia)

Tertiary

Bachelor of Science - University of Canberra (2006 - )

 

Aden Tutton

 
Nickname:Tuts
Date of Birth:6/12/1984
Age at Games:27
Height:182 cm
Weight:80 kg
Born:Glenelg SA
Lives:Adelaide SA
Event(s):Volleyball - Men
 

Recent Performances

  • 2nd - 2012 Olympic Qualification Tournament (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Draw - 2012 International Series v Netherlands (Netherlands)
  • 4th - 2011 Asian Championships (Tehran, Iran)
  • 2nd - 2011 Rashid International Volleyball Tournament (Dubia, UAE)
  • 3rd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 2 (China)
  • 2nd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 1 (China)
  • 1st - 2011 International Series v Thailand (Thailand)

Career Highlights

  • Making the 2012 Olympic Games.
  • Competing at the 2010 World Championships.
  • Winning the Dutch League with Langhenkel Volley in the 2011-12 season.

Sport

Years on national team

7

Coach

 

Jon Uriarte (2010 - current)

Primary Training Base

Doetinchem, Netherlands

Secondary Training Base

Canberra, Australia

Club

Langhenkel Volley (Doetinchem, Netherlands)

Institute/Academy

Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra

Education

Secondary

Immanuel College (SA, Australia)

Tertiary
Bachelor of Human Movement - University of South Australia

Adam White

 
Nickname:Beanery
Date of Birth:8/11/1989
Age at Games:22
Height:203 cm
Weight:90 kg
Born:Brisbane QLD
Lives:Brisbane QLD
Event(s):Volleyball - Men

Recent Performances

  • 2nd - 2012 Olympic Qualification Tournament (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Draw - 2012 International Series v Netherlands (Netherlands)
  • 4th - 2011 Asian Championships (Tehran, Iran)
  • 2nd - 2011 Rashid International Volleyball Tournament (Dubia, UAE)
  • 3rd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 2 (China)
  • 2nd - 2011 China Volleyball Challenge 1 (China)
  • 1st - 2011 International Series v Thailand (Thailand)

Career Highlights

  • 4th Place in Asian Championship to make it through to next round of Olympic Qualifiers.
  • Winning a place at the London Olympic Games.

Sport

Years on national team

5

Coach

Jon Uriate (2011 - current)
Russel Borgeaud (2007 - 2010)

Primary Training Base

Doetinchem, Netherlands

Secondary Training Base

Canberra, Australia

Club

Langhenkel Volley (Doetinchem, Netherlands)

Institute/Academy

Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra

Education

Primary

St. Flannan's (QLD, Australia)

Secondary

St. Patrick's College Shorncliffe (QLD, Australia)

 
 
 
 

Lincoln Williams

 
Nickname:Linc
Date of Birth:6/10/1993
Age at Games:18
Height:197 cm
Weight:103 kg
Born:Brisbane QLD
Lives:Brisbane QLD
Event(s):Volleyball - Men
 

Recent Performances

  • 2nd - 2012 Olympic Qualification Tournament (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Draw - 2012 International Series v Netherlands (Netherlands)

Career Highlights

  • Making my first Olympic team to compete in London.
  • Making my debut for Australia in 2012 against Netherlands.

Sport

Years on national team

1

Coach

 

Jon Uriarte (2011 - current)

Primary Training Base

Canberra, Australia

Club

Australian Institute of Sport (ACT, Australia)

Institute/Academy
Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra
Queensland Academy of Sport, Brisbane

Education

Primary

Iona College (QLD, Australia)

Secondary

Lake Ginninderra College (ACT, Australia)

 

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Becchara Palmer

Becchara Palmer
Name:
Becchara Palmer
Nickname:
Bec
Date of Birth:
18/6/1988
Age at Games:
24
Height:
182 cm
Weight:
67 kg
Born:
Adelaide SA
Lives:
Adelaide SA
Event(s):
Beach Volleyball - Women

Recent Performances

  • 9th - 2012 FIVB Rome World Tour (Rome, Italy)
  • 5th - 2012 FIVB Moscow World Tour (Moscow, Russia)
  • 9th - 2012 FIVB Beijing World Tour (Beijing, China)
  • 17th - 2012 FIVB Shanghai World Tour (Shanghai, China)
  • 5th - 2012 FIVB Sanya World Tour (Sanya, China)
  • 9th - 2012 FIVB Brasilia World Tour (Brasilia, Brazil)
  • 4th - 2011 FIVB Phuket World Tour (Phuket, Thailand)
  • 17th - 2011 FIVB Moscow World Tour (Moscow, Russia)

Career Highlights

  • Becoming the 2006 Junior World Champion with Alice Rohkamper, in Bermunda USA
  • Winning the silver medal at the Mazury Open in Poland with Louise Bawden in 2009 on the FIVB World Tour
  • Winner of the 2010 and 2011 Australian Championships with Louise Bawden

Sport

Years on national team

6

Coach

Craig Marshall (2009 - current)
Steve Tutton (2007 - current)

Primary Training Base

Adelaide, Australia

Institute/Academy
Australian Institute of Sport, Adelaide
South Australian Institute of Sport, Adelaide

Education

Primary

West Lakes Shore Primary School (SA, Australia)

Secondary

Henley High School (SA, Australia)

 

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Tamsin Hinchley (Barnett)

Tamsin Hinchley (Barnett)
Name:
Tamsin Hinchley (Barnett)
Nickname:
Tam, T
Date of Birth:
10/3/1980
Age at Games:
32
Height:
193 cm
Weight:
74 kg
Born:
Adelaide SA
Lives:
Ballarat VIC
Event(s):
Beach Volleyball - Women
 

Olympic Information

  • 2008 Beijing - 5th (Beach Volleyball)
  • 2000 Sydney- 9th (Indoor Volleyball)

Recent Performances

  • 1st - 2012 Continental Cup (Fuzhou, China)
  • 25th - 2012 FIVB Rome World Tour (Rome, Italy)
  • 9th - 2012 FIVB Moscow World Tour (Moscow, Russia)
  • 9th - 2012 FIVB Beijing World Tour (Beijing, China)
  • 9th - 2012 FIVB Shanghai World Tour (Shanghai, China)
  • 17th - 2012 FIVB Sanya World Tour (Sanya, China)
  • 25th - 2012 FIVB Brasilia World Tour (Brasilia, Brazil)
  • 9th - 2011 FIVB Phuket World Tour (Phuket, Thailand)

Career Highlights

  • Playing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics 2008 for my country in front of my family and friends. It was so much fun and worth every bead of sweat it took to get there.
  • Winning the 2007 FIVB World Tour Seoul Open.
  • Winning three consecutive Australian Championships from 2006-08.

Sport

Years on national team

12

Coach

Steve Anderson (2011 - current)
Andrew Schactt (2011)

Primary Training Base

Adelaide, Australia

Secondary Training Base

Melbourne, Australia

Institute/Academy

Victorian Institute of Sport, Melbourne

Education

Primary

Napoleons Primary School (VIC, Australia)

Secondary

Ballarat and Queens Anglican Grammar School (VIC, Australia)

Tertiary

Bachelor of Arts (Communications and Asian Studies) - Griffith University (1998 - 2008)

 

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Louise Bawden

Louise Bawden
Name:
Louise Bawden
Nickname:
Lou
Date of Birth:
7/8/1981
Age at Games:
30
Height:
183 cm
Weight:
72 kg
Born:
Melbourne VIC
Lives:
Adelaide SA
Event(s):
Beach Volleyball - Women

Olympic Information

  • 2000 - 9th (Indoor Volleyball)

Recent Performances

  • 9th - 2012 FIVB Rome World Tour (Rome, Italy)
  • 5th - 2012 FIVB Moscow World Tour (Moscow, Russia)
  • 9th - 2012 FIVB Beijing World Tour (Beijing, China)
  • 17th - 2012 FIVB Shanghai World Tour (Shanghai, China)
  • 5th - 2012 FIVB Sanya World Tour (Sanya, China)
  • 9th - 2012 FIVB Brasilia World Tour (Brasilia, Brazil)
  • 4th - 2011 FIVB Phuket World Tour (Phuket, Thailand)
  • 17th - 2011 FIVB Moscow World Tour (Moscow, Russia)
 

Sport

Years on national team

2

Coach

Mick Nelson (2010 - current)
Craig Marshall (2009 - current)

Primary Training Base

Adelaide, Australia

Institute/Academy

Australian Institute of Sport, Adelaide

Education

Primary

Mitcham Primary School (VIC, Australia)

Secondary

Vermont Secondary College & Fintona Girls School (VIC, Australia)

Tertiary

Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) - Griffith University

 
 

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Natalie Cook

Natalie Cook
Name:
Nat Cook
Date of Birth:
19/1/1975
Age at Games:
37
Height:
181 cm
Weight:
72 kg
Born:
Townsville QLD
Lives:
Brisbane QLD
Event(s):
Beach Volleyball - Women

Olympic Information

  • 2008 Beijing - 5th
  • 2004 Athens - 4th
  • 2000 Sydney - 1st
  • 1996 Atlanta - 3rd

Recent Performances

  • 1st - 2012 Continental Cup (Fuzhou, China)
  • 25th - 2012 FIVB Rome World Tour (Rome, Italy)
  • 9th - 2012 FIVB Moscow World Tour (Moscow, Russia)
  • 9th - 2012 FIVB Beijing World Tour (Beijing, China)
  • 9th - 2012 FIVB Shanghai World Tour (Shanghai, China)
  • 17th - 2012 FIVB Sanya World Tour (Sanya, China)
  • 25th - 2012 FIVB Brasilia World Tour (Brasilia, Brazil)
  • 9th - 2011 FIVB Phuket World Tour (Phuket, Thailand)

Sport

Years on national team

17

Coach

 

Steve Anderson (1994 - current)

Primary Training Base

Brisbane, Australia

Club

Sandstorm Beach Club (QLD, Australia)

Institute/Academy

Queensland Academy of Sport, Brisbane

Education

Primary

Heatley State School Townsville (QLD, Australia)

Secondary

Corinda State High Brisbane (QLD, Australia)

 

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