Brenton Barker

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.