Building on the future

Brad Mitchell has dedicated his life to touch football.

Brad Mitchell from the Hills Hornets. Pictures: David Swift

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Brad Mitchell has dedicated his life to touch football, from his own talents on the field to supporting the next generation.

His efforts have been recognised with a slew of medals including the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Sydney Scorpion Touch Administrator of the Year and the 2014, 2015 and 2016 NSW Touch Administrator of the Year.

Mitchell, of Baulkham Hills, also received the Rod Wise Medal for Volunteer of the Year at the 2015 NSW Touch Football awards.

Brad Mitchell has represented his country in touch football and has spent years passing on his skills to the next generation.

Taking over as president of the Hills Hornets Touch Football Association in 2008, Mitchell turned the club’s six teams into more than 160 in just eight years.

Under his leadership, the club has won the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Sydney Scorpion Affiliate of the Year, the 2014 and 2015 NSW Touch Affliate of the Year, and the 2016 Orange Blossom Community Contribution for Sports & Recreation award.

Mitchell has also been instrumental in developing a strong junior program at the club, building more than 100 junior teams in five years.

He has encouraged club representation at numerous community events including the Hills Relay for Life, Anzac Day, Clean Up Australia Day and Orange Blossom Festival.

He also received a Mayoral Commendation award for Citizen of the Year — Sporting Achievement at the 2016 Hills Shire Australia Day Awards.

A talented touch player himself, Mitchell has represented Australia multiple times and joined the NSW State of Origin Men’s 35 team, which took on Queensland in September.

Mitchell has been nominated for his second Service to Sport award.

The awards are proudly sponsored by Rebel.