Our Coaches
Chad Ronk
Head of Lacrosse
Chad is the head of the Lacrosse Program at Melbourne Lacrosse Academy. Chad played DIII lacrosse at Aurora University in Illinois, USA and was named on the all-conference all-star team in 2018.
Since graduating, Chad has coached players of many ages ranging from U11 to U17 across the USA, including Illinois, Washington and Texas. He has helped develop players who have gone on to play at the University of Notre Dame, Duke University, Gettysburg College, University of Washington, Aurora University, and Elmhurst College.
Trent Pirihi
Head of Strength & Conditioning
Trent is the founder of Inner Athlete. With over 10 years experience in sport strength and conditioning across Victoria and the USA, he has worked with D1 collegiate and international athletes and is currently the Strength and Conditioning Coach for Melbourne Swimming Club.
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Trent has helped youth athletes excel in sports such as swimming, track and field, baseball, rugby, hockey, soccer and basketball, emphasising mental development and structured systems to sustain progress.
