Values
H1st believes you have to be a happy and healthy human prior to being any sort of athlete.
We approach sport and performance from a health professional perspective, aiming to ensure you're first meeting life's basic needs. We provide an holistic approach to performance and avoid a cookie cutter, one size fits all method.
This means we learn who you are, what areas we can support, and hope to improve your knowledge so there is less reliance on your coach or health professional in the future.
There is more to sport and performance than completing training sessions on trainingpeaks and we will have a supportive approach to keeping you happy and healthy and then performing at your best.
Our Team
John Davis — Head Coach/Owner
Courtney Sherwell — Associate Coach
John Davis is the owner of H1st and holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Anatomy and Physiology) and a Masters of Physiotherapy Practice. He has completed further study in the science of cycling and is a former high-level motocross racer in Australia and elite-level cyclist. John has extensive experience in management, leadership and teamwork, having led a multidisciplinary health team in a Victorian hospital. He is a qualified skills coach and motorcycle mechanic who believes in evidence-based practice and the importance of building strong relationships with clients to work towards their goals. John aims to educate and empower athletes to reduce their reliance on him over time.
Courtney Sherwell is an associate coach at H1st. She holds a Certificate IV in Fitness and is a qualified skills coach and experienced team coach, having coached netball teams and elite cyclists. Courtney is an elite cyclist with experience racing at national, international and world championship level. She is a two-time Australian National Champion (2024) in Marathon MTB and Gravel racing and represented Australia at the 2024 Marathon MTB and Gravel World Championships. Courtney is also a two-time competitor in the Lifetime Grand Prix.
Courtney is passionate about supporting women and girls in cycling and believes this starts at the local community level.
Our Approach
Performance Coaching
Elite Consultancy
Injury Management
We bridge the gap between physical potential and mental resilience, providing the technical expertise needed to master the track and trail.
Strategic leadership advice tailored to the unique demands of elite cycling and motocross, ensuring your career trajectory is sustainable and balanced.
Advanced physiotherapy and recovery protocols designed to restore peak health and prevent future setbacks through a holistic, human-first lens.