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Michael Blackburn © Australian Sailing Team The Australian Sailing Team s National Lead Coach Michael Blackburn and Australian Sailing Director Alex Baumann have been named to the Australian Institute of Sport s latest national taskforce, one aimed at making Australia the world leader in modern high performance coaching development before the end of the decade. The National High Performance Coach Development Taskforce will combine the expertise of the AIS, National Institute Network (NIN) and National Sporting Organisations (NSOs). Reigning AIS Coach of the year Blackburn did not have to think too hard when asked to be involved. It is an honour to be able to play a role in the reinvigoration of high-performance coaching in Australia, said Blackburn at the announcement.

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