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Sam Rossi

(He/Him)

ACHPER Board Member

Sam Rossi is a passionate education leader with a strong track record in delivering innovative health and wellbeing programs that empower students to thrive through active, engaging learning experiences.

Sam lives and breathes an active, healthy lifestyle—driven by a daily commitment to movement, whether through running, cycling, or working in the garden. His personal enthusiasm fuels his professional mission: to inspire others to embrace physical activity and wellbeing every day.

Currently General Manager of Education and Programs at AFL Max, Sam leads the strategic design and delivery of innovative school and camp programs that engage, educate, and inspire. He began his career as a middle years Health and PE teacher before progressing into leadership roles, building successful cross-sector partnerships and scaling educational offerings nationally. Sam previously served on the ACHPER SA Board and is now a proud member of the ACHPER Australia National Board, contributing to strategic direction and national advocacy. Known for his energy, entrepreneurial mindset, and strong relationship-building skills, Sam is driven by a vision to create active, healthy futures through quality education and meaningful experiences.

Health and Physical Education, youth wellbeing, curriculum innovation, education leadership, program design, stakeholder engagement, and education commercialisation.

Flinders University
Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Arts (Middle and Secondary), 2009–2012

Sacred Heart College
SACE Achieved, 2006–2008

Registered Teacher – South Australia (TRBSA No. 605104)

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