Career Mentor:
Monica Kelly

 

Monica grew up loving sport and played every sport available to her. While she was pursuing track cycling, she discovered more about the science and performance testing side of sport which sparked her interest in pursuing a career in Sports Science. Monica has been involved in Australian Rules Football at the Geelong Cats in a variety of roles since completing her Bachelor in Exercise and Sports Science.

MENTOR TOP SKILLS

  • Information Literacy

  • Communication

  • Self Management

  • A quote I live by:

    If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail. – Mark Spitz

  • When I was younger, I wanted to be:

    I always wanted to be a professional sports person.

  • I would tell my 16yr old self:

    Get out there, have a go and see what you like. You never know what you'll find.

  • When I’m not working, you’ll find me:

    Cycling and renovating my new house!

CAREER TIMELINE

  • 2013 - Present

    Physical Performance Co-ordinator (various roles) at Geelong Cats (AFL)

  • 2010 - 2013

    Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at Deakin University