WHO IS REVOLVE ATHLETIC?
At Revolve Athletic we consider every staff member involved part of the team. Head Coach and CEO, Kurt Vogel works with coaches, allied health professionals, academics, and students all across the world and each person makes a contribution to the success of each athlete. Revolve Athletic contracts over 30 different coaches across Australia to elevate the semi-professional sporting environment. The operational team for Revolve Athletic is:
Kurt Vogel - CEO / Head of Physical Performance & Sport Science
Kurt post-testing with Queensland Ballet Professional Athletes
Kurt has been working in elite sport science for over a decade. He has formulated his athlete-centric ideals after working across over 20 different sports; both individual and team, at amateur to elite and professional. Kurt continually upskills on top of working to improve the athletic performance space. Some of his highest level qualifications are:
Master of Exercise Science (Strength & Conditioning)
Master of Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation)
ASCA L3 Master Strength & Conditioning Coach #35
ESSA Accredited Sport Scientist (Level 2)
ESSA Accredited Exercise Scientist
AWF Level 3 Weightlifting Coach, AA Level 3 Athletics Coach
Kurt running a sprint session with State sprinter, Adam
He has been and is currently involved in multiple research projects, including:
Monitoring training load in classical ballet using inertial measurement units
Physiological and wellness factors correlating with the onset of injury in professional contemporary dancers
Respiratory fatigue and reactive oxygen species in simulated COPD
Investigation into intra-abdominal pressure and neuromuscular activation of pelvic and abdominal musculature in traditional martial arts practitioners
Relationships between the different phases of the menstrual cycle and maximal strength in female team sport athletes
Kurt's work has been recognised by the following achievements / conference presentations:
2016 ESSA Sport Scientist of the Year
2016 Keynote Presenter for National Science Week
2017 IADMS International Dance Medicine and Science Conference - Texas, US
2017 ASCA International Applied Strength & Conditiong Conference - Australia
2018 ESSA Research to Practice Conference - Australia
2019 ASCA International Applied Strength & Conditioning Conference - Australia
2020 ASCA Performance Development Coach of the Year
2022 ASCA L3 Master Coach
2023 ASCA Bruce Walsh Award
Nikita Vogel (3rd from Left) with hosts of E2E Mental Health Gala Ball
Nikita Vogel - Chief Operations Officer
With a background in start-ups and sports tech, Nikita has been a pivotal figure in the growth and success of many companies translating initial traction into sustainable growth. Specialising in commercial strategy, Nikita has played a key role in securing significant funding rounds, launching several technology products, and acquiring a professional basketball team, showcasing an ability to drive efficiency and scale in diverse settings.
Nikita is deeply entrenched in the sports industry, demonstrated by her role as overseeing Queensland for Australian Sports Technology Network, driving operations and culture and leadership with Revolve Athletic and her collaborative work with national and international sports organisations such as Ministry of Sport, University of Texas and Basketball Australia. Her efforts in developing strategies and consulting for professional and semi-professional sports clubs underscore a profound understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the sporting landscape.
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