Instructress - Kate O'Sullivan      

After the birth of her second daughter, Kate resigned from her job to be a stay at home mum but wanted to do something to keep her mind active. So, with over 30 years experience as a competitor in the sport, she decided to pursue her interest in teaching Physical Culture and opened Hunters Hill Physi.

Kate started “physi” as a three year old and progressed through each age group before joining the “Extended Ladies” section in 2009.  Having reached the NSW State Grand Final on numerous occasions, Kate says, “physi is brilliant (low-impact) exercise, but I still really enjoy the excitement and adrenalin that performing in front of an audience brings.  Apart from the physical benefits, physi has made me disciplined, given me confidence and taught me about the importance of teamwork and commitment.  I’ve also met many wonderful people through physi, and formed some lifelong friendships.   Now as a teacher, I get a huge buzz out of seeing my girls and ladies perform and I am extremely proud of each and every one of them, regardless of results.  I feel priviliged to be able to put something back into a sport that has given me so much over the years".

In 2009, Kate reached the State Grand Final of the Extended Ladies section and placed 6th. 

Assistant Instructress - Elise Bryan

Physi has always played a large part in Elise’s life.  Since beginning as a 3 year old, Elise’s love of Physi has evolved into great success and has also been instrumental in forming many friendships along the way. Elise, a member of the Hunters Hill Open Seniors, plays an active role in all classes assisting Kate as Club numbers continue to grow.

Elise is a university student but has an active life outside of the books.  She teaches swimming and the clarinet and also manages to work part time in a jewellery store as well as being a regular babysitter!  “I love watching the kids that I teach succeed. I feel a great sense of satisfaction and fulfilment that I have been part of the process. Kate has given me a great opportunity to give something back to physi and I thoroughly enjoy it."

In 2007, in recognition of her commitment to the Hunters Hill Club, Elise was presented with the prestigious Club Legend award. In 2008, Elise placed 5th in the Intermediate Senior section at the Edith Parsons State Grand Final and in 2009, she reached the State Grand Final in the elite "Open Senior" section. 

Assistant Instructress - Kristy Coulcher

Kristy started physi as a keen three year old and continued with the sport until she was 15.  After completing her HSC, Kristy decided to return to the sport she grew up with and joined the Hunters Hill Club, gaining 5th Place in her first year back at the 2007 NSW State Grand Final (Intermediate Seniors).  In 2010, Kristy will compete as an Open Senior and assist teaching the clubs 4 - 6 year old (Thursday) class.

Outside of physi, Kristy does modelling and having appeared as a finalist on Australia's Next Top Model (series 4), appears regularly in various advertising campaigns and photo shoots. Kristy attributes the skills she gained at physi with the poise, posture and confidence required for a career in modelling.  "The performance aspect of physi gave me so much confidence and taught me all about the importance of good posture and grooming", she says.  

Kristy is a role model to our young members and looks forward to inspiring the clubs' young girls to be the best they can be.