#306: Dandenong Stingrays FC, Strength and Conditioning Lead | Billie Lewis

Dec 8, 2024

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Meet Billie Lewis, the Strength and Conditioning Lead at the Dandenong Stingrays.

Billie’s role involves managing the physical development of young athletes to ensure they’re ready to excel on game days. With her knack for building rapport and meticulous attention to detail, Billie has earned her place as a trusted leader at the Stingrays.

Before this, Billie worked at St Kilda Football Club in Membership and later transitioned into coaching through persistence and strategic networking. Her journey from a sport management diploma to an exercise science degree and now working with elite athletes is filled with valuable lessons for aspiring sports professionals unsure which direction to take.

If you’re curious about breaking into high-performance roles or want to learn how to navigate the world of sports while building confidence, this is a story you’ll want to explore.

We cover:

(05:37) - How Billie became a SportsGrad member

(07:07) - Quick Fire Questions

(13:12) - Billie's journey to landing her current role

(17:36) - How Billie decided on majoring in strength and conditioning

(20:14) - The story behind Billie's 'why' for working in sport

(22:55) - How networking has helped Billie along her journey

(25:56) - What a day in Billie's role looks like

(29:43) - How Billie builds rapport with athletes

(34:30) - "Pinch me" moments Billie experienced

(37:14) - What Billie would have done if not for a role in sport

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