Nick Busuttil

Dr. Nick Busuttil is an Applied Sport Biomechanist and the lead Teaching Focused Academic for Biomechanics within Victoria University's First Year College. He completed his PhD at La Trobe University (2020-2025) specializing in coaching science with emphasis on biomechanics and skill acquisition in tennis training.

Education:

• PhD in Coaching Science, La Trobe University, 2020-2025

His research focuses on biomechanics, skill acquisition, and data-driven sports analytics, particularly in tennis. He applies motion capture analysis and training tools to optimize stroke technique and performance. His work bridges academic theory with elite athletic application through collaborations with Major League Baseball teams and professional tennis organizations.

Busuttil's recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate consistent output in sports science journals, with a concentrated trend examining grip positions, training tool efficacy, and injury mechanisms in tennis. Key themes include acute technique modification, coach perceptions of skill development, and gender-specific injury patterns, primarily published in Journal of Sports Sciences and Sports Biomechanics.

He actively supervises Masters and PhD students in Health Sciences (Division 42), Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (Division 32), and Psychology (Division 52). His professional engagements include reviewing for the International Society of Biomechanics in Sport conferences and presenting at industry events like Tennis Australia's The Power of Play. Busuttil maintains practical coaching experience through Tennis Australia membership and has supported elite athletes including ATP top-10 player Felix Auger-Aliassime.