New appointment

The Central Coast Academy of Sport has appointed 23-year-old Shelley Barlin of Empire Bay as its new athlete services and events coordinator.

Ms Barlin completed work placement with the Academy back in 2009 while she studied a Bachelor of Exercise Science.

She continued her involvement with the Academy after her official work placement had finished.

Her ongoing involvement with the Academy included attending the 2009 Clubs NSW Academy Games in Armidale as a sports trainer and overall tour assistant.

Between October 2010 and November 2011, Ms Barlin worked in London as a sports developer for a company called Let Me Play.

In this role, she focused on providing opportunities for young people to become involved in sport and to participate in a fun and safe environment.

When Ms Barlin returned to the Central Coast she got back in contact with Academy management to seek assistance in finding an entry point to work within the sport and recreation industry in Australia.

She was offered a full-time role as athlete services and events coordinator.

She has now commenced the role where she will further enhance the personalised service that the Academy offers its scholarship athletes.

She will also look after the coordination and delivery of events.

Media Release, 7 Mar 2012 Warwick Whitmore, Central Coast Academy of Sport