Lesley Jean Roberts

Lesley Jean Roberts

The "Corinthian" sailing coach

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    ABOUT Lesley Jean Roberts

    Glenelg, SA

    My Corinthian Approach

    In sports, a professional-level coach who maintains amateur status is known as a "Corinthian" coach. After a lifetime in elite sailing—including competing in five Olympic campaigns and serving twice as Olympic Head Coach (for the Philippines in 1992/93 and the Cook Islands in 2002/03)—I have returned to my Corinthian roots.


    The Purpose of This Fundraiser

    • Giving Back: I offer my elite, high-level coaching services free of charge to support the sport I love.
    • Overcoming Obstacles: While my coaching is free, I am still being charged participant and hire fees to run events.
    • Your Impact: Your support ensures I do not have to pay out of pocket to hire Elliotts and equipment, to volunteer my time and expertise to the next generation of athletes.

    Acknowledgment of Country

    We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners and Elders—past and present—of the lands on which the Australian Sports Foundation operates. We extend this acknowledgment to the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and community.

    At the ASF, we celebrate the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their significant contributions to Australian sport and society.