Jason Rivett

With over 15 years of experience in the sports industry, Jason has held key roles at SANFL, Volleyball SA, AFL, and Local Government. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with sports clubs, coaches, and volunteers—both professionally and as a dedicated volunteer and coach himself.

Jason has been a trailblazer in the sporting community, achieving milestone successes that were firsts at both state and national levels. His initiatives have consistently driven significant increases in participation, leading to his recognition as the 2022 SA Sport Administrator of the Year.

Holding a Master’s in Sport Coaching, Jason has demonstrated his leadership on the national stage. In 2023, he successfully coached the SA State U18 Girls team to a National Championship, earning him the prestigious title of AFLW U18 All-Australian Coach.

Driven by a deep passion for sport and community development, Jason is committed to growing and transforming the sporting experience through Empower, helping clubs, volunteers and coaches reach their full potential. You will often hear his favourite quote:

”If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got”