FINALIST PROFILE
2021 COACH OF THE YEAR FINALIST

Brook Dobbin

JUMPING – LEVEL 2
MEET BROOK

Brook coaches riders of all levels, from young horses and low level individuals, juniors and young riders, amateurs, through to 5* level eventers and World Cup show jumping riders, and all of his students have notable achievements in the ring including wins at national and international level.

He competes at the highest level of World Cup, and whilst often managing up to 10 horses of his own at a show, he is known for still allowing time to assist his students. Brook prides himself on caring about the sport as well as the individuals in it and is always willing to share his knowledge.

Brook is the current Jumping Victoria Young Rider and Junior State Squad Coach and has also been Chef in numerous Trans-Tasman borrowed horse events with positive results. His students compete successfully at a multitude of levels and results consist of many wins and places including the Australian Showjumping Championships Future Stars winner.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

JUDGING CRITERIA
  • Results and performance of athletes/teams coached by the nominee
  • Level of competition – state, national and/or international
  • Contribution to the wider coaching community within their sport - mentoring, etc.
HOW TO VOTE

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VOTING ELIGIBILITY

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