“Knowing is not enough. We must apply. Willing is not enough. We must do.”
Damian Hecker
Chief Operating Officer & Co-founder
Damian has spent over 20 years honing his expertise in developing world-class EdTech products. His journey began as a PE teacher in Country Victoria and has evolved through coaching, education, and leadership roles within Australia’s National sporting system. Now, as COO of Playbk Sports, Damian leads technology and learning design for some of the nation’s top sporting organisations.
His focus on delivering exceptional learning experiences has empowered tens of thousands of learners to access content from major organisations, including the NFL, Gold Coast Titans, Gold Coast SUNS, Brisbane Broncos, AusCycling, and Special Olympics Australia. Damian’s commitment to excellence is backed by a Master’s in Sports Coaching from the University of Queensland, ensuring that every program is built on academic rigour and practical insight.
Damian resides on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country in regional Victoria, where he enjoys family time with his wife, Julia, and their two young boys.
QUALIFICATIONS
The University of Queensland
La Trobe University
Melbourne Business School
ACHIEVEMENTS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) EdTech Start-up Accelerator
Design & deployed 1,000+ hours of immersive online content
Learning Designer – VicHealth Sports Initiative of the Year 2021
Damian Hecker
COO & Co-founder
Based in regional Victoria, Australia, Damian is the engine room for Playbk Sports.
His expertise in executing end-to-end online learning design ensures fans stay engaged and return time and again, thanks to the world-class experiences he creates.