Our Board

Jake is a sports architect and sole trader behind SARO (Sports Architecture Research Office), with experience designing and advocating for community sport infrastructure. He founded Tiny Sports after identifying a systemic gap between available government grant funding and the grassroots coaches and clubs who needed it most but couldn't access it directly. He leads the organisation's grant strategy, ASIC compliance, and partner relationships.

Saxon brings expertise in technology and engineering. As a team member at Supabase, he works at the intersection of developer tooling and open-source infrastructure. He contributes to Tiny Sports' digital systems, data management approach, and technical governance.

Jacques is based at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where he works in research and education. He brings an academic and analytical perspective to the board, contributing to Tiny Sports' evidence-based approach to grant writing and program evaluation.

William contributes community sport and participation experience to the board. He brings a practical, on-the-ground perspective on what grassroots clubs and athletes actually need from a support organisation — and what makes grant applications compelling to assessors.

Katie brings experience in community engagement and sport. She contributes to Tiny Sports' approach to working with partner clubs and coaches, ensuring the organisation stays focused on practical outcomes for athletes rather than bureaucratic process.

James brings an international perspective to the board. Based in New Zealand, he contributes experience in sport and community development, and participates remotely in board meetings. His involvement reflects Tiny Sports' commitment to drawing on diverse expertise regardless of geography.