Brenton Barker

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Brenton Barker

Former Head Advisor for the Japanese Government’s Sports Science Institute

Hi, I’m Jonny Bakks, an Australian who has 20 years of experience working with Professional Athletes privately and leading National Governing Bodies. 

I hold a Degree in Sports Coaching and was the former Head Sports Advisor for the Japanese Government’s Sports Science Institute.

I have held Managerial and Head Coaching roles with Australian Sports National Governing Body and served on the Dunlop International Advisory Board for eight years.

Relevant Experience:

Head Sports Advisor Japanese Institute Of Sports Science
Manager & Head Coach Australian Sport Governing Body
Degree In Sports Coaching
10 Professional Wins As A Manager/Coach
8 Year Member On The Dunlop International Advisory Board

I have been a Keynote Speaker at the Japanese Atomic Energy Agency, giving a Seminar on “High Performance In Sports,” and last year was a speaker at the internationally acclaimed Tennis Australia National Workshop.

My Expertise Is In The Areas Of :

Goal Setting
Health & Nutrition
Internal and External Motivation Factors
Technical Analysis
Program Design / Delivery
Recruitment / Development of Staff 

My written work has been published in the Japanese Sports Science Journal and numerous Health and Nutrition publications that are entirely committed to Expert Performance. 

As A Leading Expert In Sports Coaching, I Display And Promote Qualities Such As:

Being a great listener
Adaptability
The ability to work with different personalities and cultures
Leading By Example – “You do not obtain the results I’ve had without leading by example.”
Caring – “No one cares how much you care until they know how much you care.”
Keeping Things Simple – “When things are understood better, productivity is much higher.”
Confidence – “People seek coaches who make confident, positive decisions.”

I currently consult with numerous Professional Athletes and Clients in the areas of Self-Accountability and Goal Orientation.

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