Mitchell was awarded >$2500 in funding to purchase a 'GymAware' (a Linear positional transducer), which is used to measure and inform velocity based training (VBT). As the developer of the Strength and Conditioning unit for the new Exercise Science Program, Mitch is bringing new technologies, that are common in industry settings including high performance sport. Mitch is currently training staff and casual academics to use the technology to effectively teach the use of VBT to UNSW SoHS students.