Our Team
Where the passion begins
The team at 3P Performance are passionate about encouraging young athletes to perform at their best. With an enthusiastic and positive approach to teaching, coaches have been selected based on a commitment to creating personalised learning experiences. The team will always strive to provide students with an environment that encourages them to express themselves and identify their strengths and assist them to improve all facets of their development. The team at 3P Performance have built a strong skill set in terms of individual sport knowledge and techniques, practical application of physical education, and athlete safety. Known as a friendly and approachable group of coaches, with an upbeat and positive outlook, we encourage the same mental attitude in the students under our care. Focused and determined, we are eager to further build on these strengths!
Matthew Hartigan
Matthew arrived in 2017 from NSW, where he had previously worked as a teacher at Patrician Brothers’ Blacktown (PBB) and within the Junior Development systems at the Penrith Panthers and the Sydney Roosters. During his time at PBB, they were crowned National Champions in 2012 and saw a very large number of NRL players transition out of school and into fulltime positions across the league. Upon moving to QLD, he moved into a scout role for the Brisbane Broncos before going full time with the club at the end of 2019. In 2021, Matthew joined the Wests Tigers, where he worked as part of the recruitment team. His arrival at Marsden SHS has seen the school become a powerhouse, with the NRL Schoolboy Cup side finishing in the top 4 within Australia in 2017 and 2019. In 2020, Marsden became the first ever school to win all the top competitions in QLD across Years 7-10. In 2021, Matthew guided Marsden SHS to its inaugural Langer Cup Opens title. With the Dolphins now entering the NRL competition, he has taken up the role of Junior Recruitment and Development Officer.
Away from Rugby League, Matthew has been a key member of the Australian Oztag team, competing since 2015 and winning two World Cups. He has also played for NSW and won both National and State titles. In 2022, Matthew will play for the Australian Men's Open Oztag team at the International Tag Series competition.
His time within the local area has also assisted him to recognise a real need outside of school hours, for young men and women to be provided quality training and learning environments. His passion for aspiring young athletes drives the movement, with the 3Ps based on PURPOSE, PRACTICE and PERSISTENCE.
Teaghan Hartigan
Teaghan joins the 3P Performance coaching ranks after debuting in the NRLW for the New Zealand Warriors. Teaghan’s rise to the elite level of the game occurred in just her second year of playing in the top Queensland women’s competition and was capped off in 2020 with a premiership with the Burleigh Bears.
Teaghan is an extremely competitive athlete and has played at the elite level of both Touch Football and Oztag. After leading Miami to its first ever Women’s Open title in 2019, Teaghan was named in the Australian Women’s Open squad for the World Cup. This selection comes after already representing Queensland in this sport.
Teaghan has coached multiple teams and has a passion for helping young people to achieve their goals!
Sean O'Sullivan
Sean joined the 3P Performance team during his time with the New Zealand Warriors NRL squad. Sean has previously represented the Brisbane Broncos and the Sydney Roosters at the NRL level. Sean currently plays for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL and has started the 2022 in great form.
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Sean grew up as part of the Penrith Panthers system and played for NSW and Australia during his schoolboy years. Sean attended the Rugby League nursery at Patrician Brothers Blacktown and was a leader amongst his peers.
Sean has suffered three knee reconstructions and his persistence to overcome each of these setbacks, makes him the perfect example for our young athletes. Even more so, Sean is a student of the game and has a great ability to teach the key skills to young athletes.
Sean is an amazing human and the young men and women in his care, will thrive under his teaching and learning environment.
Issac Luke
Issac Luke is one of the all time greats of the game. He is renowned for his toughness, speed out of hooker and his subtle touch to engage markers and create space for others.
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Issac has played a total of 287 NRL games, across his time at South Sydney Rabbitohs, New Zealand Warriors, St George Illawarra Dragons and the Brisbane Broncos. He also played 43 tests for New Zealand and represented the Maori All Stars twice.
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During his first year of coaching, the athletes were blown away by his energy and enthusiasm to pass on his skills and techniques.
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In 2022, Issac was announced a Life Members of the South Sydney Rabbitohs. A great award to highlight his impact on one of the foundation clubs of the NRL.
Ian Carapeto
Ian joins the 3P Performance team after a number of years coaching and mentoring young athletes. He currently works at Marsden SHS as the Centre of Excellence Manager and Head of Athletic Development.
Ian, a former National level sprinter, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the speed and agility component of the program. He has a phenomenal ability to teach cues that enhance movement efficiency and increase speed. In addition to speed, Ian has created and implemented a strength program that builds strong athletes that are able to express movements with speed.
Ian lives his positive message and is a great coach for aspiring young athletes to be around. He is passionate and extremely knowledgeable!
Bryce Kennedy
Bryce joins the 3P Performance team after playing for the Currumbin Eagles for the last four years. Currently studying to become a teacher, Bryce has a genuine passion for helping young people.
Bryce is a member of the Miami Raptors Men’s Open Oztag team, playing a key role in the consecutive gold medals. On the field, Bryce is a ball player with a great defensive work-rate. Bryce aspires to play for QLD and Australia, and it is this drive that will be great to pass onto our young athletes!