About Us

MEET THE TEAM

The Strategic Development and growth of the Central Coast Academy of Sport is overseen by committed staff and a highly qualified Board of Directors – all of whom are extremely experienced and well qualified across many areas of business and sport.

Directors

Mark Holton

Chair
(Finance, Governance & Audit)

As the Founding Chair of the Central Coast Academy of Sport, Mark is also a Director of a number of other high profile community organisations including Ronald McDonald House Westmead, where he has been the Treasurer for some twenty five years.

As the Founding Chair of the Central Coast Academy of Sport, Mark is also a Director of a number of other high profile community organisations including Ronald McDonald House Westmead, where he has been the Treasurer for some twenty five years.

Mark is a former high level rugby league referee and can be described as a career Director in the NFP sector,. Mark is a Director of Central Coast Basketball, The Entertainment Grounds and remains extremely active with Ronald McDonald House Australia. Mark is a Director of ‘Smiththink’, an organisation that specialises in MYOB training and accounting principles. His consultancies in accounting practices take him literally around the world, he is an extremely sought after conference speaker and provides many many clients access to his world class insights to accounting practice’s.

Ian Robilliard - OAM

Managing Director
(Operations & Programs)

Ian founded the Central Coast Academy of Sport after a successful professional basketball career followed by a number of high level positions of employment with the PGA of Australia and Sydney Kings (NBL Basketball)

Ian is a past Head Coach and CEO of The Sydney Kings. Ian is a current Director of the Regional Academies of Sport Inc (RASi) and former Chair of the organisation, Deputy Chair of Sport Central Coast, Deputy Chair of Mingara Leisure Group (MLG) and remains heavily involved in sport through his vocational positions and many hours of voluntary coaching and administration support.  As a career sport administrator Ian has extensive experience in an industry he has been professionally involved for 30+ years.

Mark is a former high level rugby league referee and can be described as a career Director in the NFP sector,. Mark is a Director of Central Coast Basketball, The Entertainment Grounds and remains extremely active with Ronald McDonald House Australia. Mark is a Director of ‘Smiththink’, an organisation that specialises in MYOB training and accounting principles. His consultancies in accounting practices take him literally around the world, he is an extremely sought after conference speaker and provides many many clients access to his world class insights to accounting practice’s.

Meg Granger

Director

Meg is highly qualified having achieved a double degree through a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Marketing, and a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting attained in 2015.  Meg has combined her technical knowledge in marketing and accounting with a Diploma of Financial Planning and Financial Services, her extensive financial management qualifications provide a very sound platform with her employment at Dynamic Taxation and Training Services

Meg has volunteered many hours to the sports industry through her active involvement with the Terrigal Wamberal Sharks and the Donnica Clarke Foundation.  Her Directorship in financial operations will be beneficial to the good standing of the organisation.

Carolyn Kay

Director

Carolyn is highly qualified and experienced in marketing having started her career with Proctor Gamble before establishing her own marketing agency and becoming involved in The Business Referral Group supporting a wide range of businesses.

The knowledge and experience that Carolyn offers the Central Coast Academy of Sport is invaluable and ensures the Academy continues to enjoy a strong corporate position within the market. Carolyn is also a current Director of Bendigo Bank East Gosford.

Sarah Ferman

Director

Sarah is highly respected in the business community on the Central Coast due to her active involvement with many community groups and businesses. Her involvement as Chair of the Salvation Army Central Coast Red Shield Appeal, past employment with Southern Cross Austereo as Marketing Director and currently as the Sport & Community Manager at Mingara Recreation Club positions her very well as a valued Director of the CCAS.

The knowledge and experience that Sarah brings to the CCAS will ensure further community engagement is maintained. Sarah’s Directorship in the events space will ensure all CCAS events continue to deliver significant benefits for all concerned.

CCAS STAFF

Brett O’Farrell

Group Chief Executive

Ian Robilliard OAM

Group Commercial Director

Bianca Smith

Marketing and Communications Manager

Emily Burgess-Moore

Operations and Events Manager

Tara Angell

Events & Programs Administration Officer

Dave Ferguson

Sports Program Manager – Hunter & Central Coast

Sallie Partridge

Sports Programs Manager – Hunter