Jacob joined 4 Life Physiotherapy in 2025. He completed a Bachelor of Science Degree majoring in Exercise Health and Sports Science in December 2022, before continuing with a Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology, graduating in July 2025. During his university years, Jacob worked for 7 years as a swim instructor, supervisor and coach with Kirby Swim in Erskine. Jacob was head of strength and conditioning for the Peel Thunder Women’s Team from 2022 to 2024.
4 Things you might not know about Jacob:
- Jacob was the first ex-student employed by his school (Frederick Irwin) following his graduation for a 12 month placement with AFL Sports Ready completing a Cert 2 in Sport and Recreation.
- He has been a West Coast Eagles member for 22 years (attending the GF’s in 2015 and 2018)
- He loves golf, basketball, soccer and triathlon.
- He worked as the strength and conditioning coach for the State 15’s School Girls AFL travelling to Bendigo in 2023 and the WAFLW State Women’s Team in 2024.