YaSU Maki (PHYSIOTHERAPIST)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master of Physiotherapy, Griffith University 2017
- Bachelor of Exercise Science – Pre-Physiotherapy (Sports Science Award), Griffith University 2015
- Senior First Aid and CPR, Paradise First Aid – Current
- Blue Card - Current
ABOUT YASU
Yasu graduated from Griffith University with a Master of Physiotherapy degree, where during his studies was able to gain valuable experience working as both a Sports Scientist and Sports Trainer within the Gold Coast Suns organisation. Before undertaking his studies, Yasu played collegiate baseball in America as a pitcher, playing in various Australian youth baseball teams.
Currently, Yasu is also a team physiotherapist with the Bond University Rugby Team, helping to provide on field assessment, treatment and return to sport rehabilitation during the season.
INVOLVEMENT WITH TEAMS AND ASSOCIATIONS
- Bond University Rugby Club, Team Physiotherapist – Present
- Gold Coast Suns Football Club, Sports Trainer – 2016 – 2017
- Gold Coast Suns Football Club, Sports Science Intern – 2014 – 2015
- Commonwealth Games Oceania Team / Para Team, Student Physiotherapist – 2017
- Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
- Surfing
- Rock climbing
- Attempting to play guitar