Empowering Future Champions: Addressing Skills Gaps Through Interactive Digital Learning

Join us for a special webinar where Dr Juanita Weissensteiner, Principal Advisor of Talent Pathways for the NSW Office of Sport, explores cutting-edge approaches to digital learning in athletic development. This session brings together industry leaders to showcase how interactive learning technologies can transform talent pathways and address critical skills gaps within an organisation.

Featuring expert panellists from the NSW Office of Sport and Learning Plan, this webinar will deliver practical strategies for implementing adaptive learning experiences that drive measurable performance improvements.

Key Takeaways:

• Strategies for building interactive and adaptive learning experiences that empower athletes, coaches, and carers.

• Insights into using data-driven approaches to address skills gaps and enhance learner engagement.

• Practical applications of advanced learning technologies to foster a culture of learning and drive performance improvement.        

Presenter:

Dr Juanita Weissensteiner

Dr Juanita Weissensteiner is the Principal Advisor of Talent Pathways for the NSW Office of Sport and leads the NSW Government’s Future Champions strategy. Prior to this appointment, Juanita was the National Manager of the Athlete Pathways and Development section at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).

A physiotherapist by background and PhD (Cricket Australia/AIS/University of QLD), Juanita is an original co-author of the FTEM (Foundation, Talent, Elite and Mastery) Athlete Development framework utilised to inform the review, refinement and support of the entire athlete pathway from a foundational to a podium level.

Panelists:

Rebecca Neale, NSW Office of Sport

Rebecca is currently the Executive Officer of the South East Sports Academy (SESA). Rebecca was involved in the establishment of SESA and is responsible for its strategic direction and operational management. SESA currently offers six sport and two individual athlete programs, supporting more than 150 athletes and 20 coaches.

Rebecca has extensive experience and understanding of sport pathways and has a Bachelor Degree in Exercise and Sport Science. Rebecca worked as a Sport Scientist for more than 7 years. During this time Rebecca delivered sport science services to a diverse range of athletes from pre-elite to Olympic / International level.

Andrew Napier – Principal Consultant (Learning Pan)

Andrew is a skilled facilitator and learning design professional who has broad experience in the education sector, working in multiple education spaces across Australia, Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He has extensive experience in managing complex end-to-end learning projects for the Australian government, Higher Education and VET sectors, as well as corporate and secondary education. Andrew’s expertise in learning design is significant, mastering skills in consulting, learning needs analysis, learning design, development, and evaluation. Andrew has extensive secondary teaching and pastoral care experience gained through working in schools in Australia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

Please Note:

• Registrations close 27 May 2025
• Time listed is AEST
• Please note that Zoom links will be emailed to registered attendees one day prior to the webinar.

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