The Team
The Team Behind The Team
The future direction of the Sports Institute is dedicated to the development of athletes who compete at all levels of the sporting spectrum. We are the ‘team behind the team’ as we work diligently behind the scenes to help enrich and, ultimately, optimise your sport development programs.
Our dedicated office team are the engine room of school sport, coordinating logistics, confirming personnel, managing communications, and ensuring every detail is taken care of. From early-morning scheduling to last-minute changes and venue coordination, our team ensures competitions run smoothly, safely, and on time.
We’re proud to be the team behind the team, providing the organisation, care, and reliability that schools across Australia trust every day.
Meet the team

Neville Braver
Founding Director
Natalie Leontaridis
Coaching Director

Alex Ang
Operations Manager

Alan Nguyen
National Operations Manager

Sue Cox
First Aid and Sporting Schools Manager

Charlee Peachey
School Client Coordinator
Nigel Appelboom
Umpiring Coordinator

Janice Yow
Recruitment Consultant

Kailee Matthewson
Umpiring Coordinator