About GRIT
It’s all about G.R.I.T.
At GRIT, we know that Mindset matters. We are passionate about instilling a positive mindset with athletes to deal with any challenges they face along their journey. Additionally, we would like coaches to develop and foster a positive culture within the teams they lead by using some key communication techniques. We would like to see athletes, coaches, teams, and associations be strong during adversity and get the edge on their competition.
Tim and Julia have over 30 years combined lived experience working as teachers and coaches fine-tuning their craft to communicate effectively with school students and athletes. Additionally, in leadership roles within their previous respective work spaces, they have guided colleagues to build their communication with their respective clientele.
GRIT Mindset will run workshops, online activities and individual mentoring to give young athletes the mental edge over their opponents, and give coaches top-line communication tools to foster a winning culture to strive toward success.
Each participant in GRIT will learn Growth Mindset, be Resilient, show Integrity and have a Toughness that seems unshakable. Further, Belief, Culture, Courage, Confidence, Determination and Perseverance are key core values that are important to us and will help our athletes, coaches, parents and associations along their journeys.
Our Lead Facilitators, Julia Duroux and Tim Duroux have a high level of basketball knowledge combined with proven ability to teach Resilience in schools. They have extensive knowledge around human behaviour and building positive team environments which transfers effortlessly to the coaching floor.
Julia and Tim have a high level of basketball knowledge and coaching experience to steer high level athletes in the right direction, in any sport. Additionally, with the teaching experience around working with challenging students and ability to lead their colleagues with critical skills around rapport and communication, Julia and Tim have an uncanny ability to connect quickly with their clientele, identify target areas for improvement, and instill confidence in individuals. They have extensive experience teaching Resilience and strong Mindset over the last decade in schools and are now bringing this knowledge to the sporting arena. This unique blend of skills is sought after in the sporting world and the strength of the facilitators is what separates GRIT Mindset from the rest.
Our Team
Tim Duroux
With a Sport & Exercise Science Degree & Post-Graduate Diploma in Education, Tim has used his expertise in many capacities over the years. He has educated high school students, worked with challenging behaviours of high school students as a behaviour teacher, Head of Department and Deputy Principal. Further, he is trained in multiple developmental programs including Aggression Replacement Training, Peer Skills and Rock & Water. He has worked with young people in detention and has coaching certificates in a wide range of sports. Tim is a former state league basketball player and current representative coach.
He is passionate about building strong culture in teams and supporting athletes building a strong mindset to deal with any challenges in sport and in life.
Julia Duroux
Julia is a Senior Experienced Teacher in the area of behaviour. Her passion is to help individuals find their inner strength, develop resilience, and adopt a mindset that promotes growth which assists in reaching potential in sport, school and in life. Julia’s background and training ensures that she knows what it takes to give individuals the edge when it comes to sport.
As a past player in the Women’s National Basketball League, Julia has extensive knowledge when working with athletes as a coach and prides herself on connecting with her players. She has an uncanny ability to build trust quickly with her clients and assess situations quickly.
Julia has worked with many programs over the years supporting students and continues to build their emotional resilience.
