About Wide Bay Sports Academy
Developing your sporting potential
Wide Bay Sports Academy (WBSA) was established to give talented athletes the opportunity to develop their sporting potential without needing to leave the Wide Bay region. We're dedicated to developing confident, disciplined, and motivated athletes through elite-level coaching and a strong focus on personal growth. Based in the Wide Bay region, WBSA provides a supportive, professional environment where young athletes can build skills, resilience, and a lifelong love of sport.
Sporting excellence is developed through more than physical training alone.
Our programs cover the full spectrum of athletic performance: strength and conditioning, nutrition, psychology and mindset, teamwork, leadership, and overall development; helping athletes reach their potential both on and off the field.
We tailor training to suit individual goals and abilities, whether an athlete is just beginning their sporting journey or working towards higher performance pathways.
At WBSA, we’re passionate about creating opportunities, building confidence, and fostering a culture of respect, commitment, and achievement. We work closely with athletes, families, schools, and the wider sporting community to support long-term development and success.
Our Mission
To provide regional athletes with accessible advanced athletic performance training & testing, performance support and education, with the intention of providing a link between clubs and Queensland/Australian representation and elite sporting programs.
Our Vision
Athlete Outcomes
- Clear development pathways
- Increased progression to state /national levels
- Reduced need to relocate early or travel often
Regional Outcomes
- Attraction of funding and partnerships
- Stronger sporting identity for Wide Bay
- Increased participation and retention
Coach Outcomes
- Higher coaching capability across the region
- Access to education, tools, and support
- A connected coaching network
WBSA Outcomes
- Evidence-based decision making and reporting
- Recognised as the regional performance leader
- Sustainable and scalable operating model
System Outcomes
- Aligned schools, clubs, and performance providers
- Integrated use of facilities, tech, and expertise
- Consistent development frameworks
Our Values & Behaviours
Excellence
We pursue high standards in everything we do.
- Excellence behaviours
- Deliver evidence-based, high-quality programs
- Prepare athletes and coaches for the next level
- Hold ourselves and others accountable to agreed standards
- Continuously seek to improve performance and practice
Collaboration
We work together to strengthen the region.
- Collaboration behaviours
- Actively engage with coaches, schools, clubs, and partners
- Share knowledge openly across the network
- Align efforts to support athlete development
- Value and respect diverse perspectives and expertise
Growth
We prioritise growth — for athletes, coaches, and people.
- Growth behaviours
- Support long-term athlete and coach development pathways
- Invest in education, mentoring, and learning opportunities with current and future partners
- Encourage curiosity and continuous improvement
- Recognise that development extends beyond performance
Innovation
We find smarter, practical ways to improve outcomes.
- Innovation behaviours
- Use data and insights to inform decisions
- Apply simple, effective solutions in regional environments
- Embrace new ideas while staying grounded in what works
- Challenge traditional approaches when better options exist
Community
We are committed to the Wide Bay region and its people.
- Community behaviours
- Create accessible opportunities for regional athletes
- Support athletes to remain connected to their community
- Build pride in regional performance pathways
- Contribute positively to the broader sporting ecosystem
The people behind WBSA
Luke Sinclair
Chairperson
Luke Sinclair is Chair of Wide Bay Sports Academy, with a strong passion for youth pathways and sporting excellence across the region. Growing up in regional Queensland, Luke understands the opportunities and challenges facing young regional athletes, and is committed to helping the next generation reach their full potential.
Tim Spargo
Vice Chairperson
Tim Spargo is a Bundaberg pharmacist, musician, and proud local community member. Tim has spent years supporting the health and wellbeing of the region through his pharmacy work at IWC, Gin Gin and Coral Coast Pharmacy. A founding member of local band The Spargo Brothers, Tim brings a deep connection to community, healthcare, and local life to his role at WBSA.
Rebecca Ballantyne
Secretary
As the Secretary for Wide Bay Sports Academy and Strategic Project Officer at CQU, Becky Ballantyne keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From managing meetings and paperwork to keeping the committee on track, Becky brings multitasking skills and a problem-solving attitude to the team.
Holly Kemps
Treasurer
Holly Kemps is a local business owner, mum of four young athletes and wife to an ex-professional athlete. Having also competed as a high-level football player, Holly understands the dedication, pressure and challenges that come with competitive sport and living regionally. She is passionate about supporting young athletes’ mental health, creating strong foundations and connecting them with the right education, guidance and support network to help them pursue opportunities and achieve their dreams—both through sport and beyond.
Tim Mosey
General Manager
Tim is an ASCA Level 3 Master S&C Coach with over 17 years’ experience across Olympic, professional and youth sport. A former Senior S&C Coach at the NSW Waratahs, he has held high-performance roles across multiple institutes and sports, specialising in strength, power, speed, rehabilitation and long-term athlete development, while also contributing through research, mentoring and national conference presentations.
Rebecca Jenner
Committee member
Bec is a teacher, coach, athlete and mum with a lifelong passion for sport, education and developing young people. As a junior triathlon and athletics coach, she helps athletes build confidence, resilience and performance through structured training and mentorship. A national and international age-group triathlete, Bec has also coached for the Australian Triathlon Team at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games.