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Why Mad Gecko?


 

 

The Team

We have an amazing team to look after everything Mad Gecko. I would like to take the time now to introduce you to our team members.


Brendan Powell

Business Manager


Jirka Orlik

Lead Developer


Craig Salmon

Marketing Guru


Leigh De Jersey

Merchandise Manager


Martin Rowden

Accounts Manager


Scott Park

Founder 

Sports Edge 

Sports Edge is our Event Management and Online Payment solution to ease the pain for administrators on so many fronts

Online payment solution

Ideal to alleviate this issues on Sports Clubs sign on days as we know how crazy these can be. Businesses can also use the system for forums,awards nights or functions when needing to track attendees.

Event Management

Perfect for normal fixture rounds or tournaments. Automate your comp ladder updates. Being an online facility you can take it anywhere and have your information at your finger tips. Small or large events does not matter and the best thing is this amazing tool is free to use. That right FREE!


 
 

Merchandise & Web Services 

Our services are fully featured and targeted towards Sporting Clubs, Not for Profits and the Businesses that support them. 

 Screen Printing to Embossing you name it we can place it on your product. Functionality is not a problem within our websites. Once designed,add as many pages and content as you require through our intuitive Admin interface. 

Merchandise

Playing Gear, Polo shirts, Sports bags and Promotional products are widely used, huge range to look after every requirement you may require, ensuring brand integrity is maintained. We have some awesome custom products that will add some punch to a marketing campaign or so your club/team is looking good for the upcoming season.

Web Services 

In many cases the businesses that support the Sports clubs are Mum and Dad businesses that may need a cost effective website to get there message across. The Sports Club they are associated with has the same issues. Let us look after you and create a professional presence

Affordable & Effective

Affordable, is that code for cheap? NO WAY Effective,is this code for works ok? NO WAY.

All our services have been tested over many years to ensureyou have the best possible solutions and equipment available at an affordable cost without sacrificing quality.

Sports Edge

  • Event Management solution - FREE Contact us Now
  • Online Payment solution - Not charging for your event (FREE)- Charging for your Event (5% of the value of each transaction) Get Started

Merchandise

  • Pricing will depends on item and Quantity
  • Amazing Promotional ideas and fantastic Quality See for yourself

Website Services

  • Website Design and implementation- Starting at $399
  • Software Development - POA
  • Hosting - starting at $19.95 p/month Contact us Now
 
 
 
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Brendan Powell

Business Manager

Brendan was fortunate enough to be on academic scholarship completing his undergraduate degree (PDHPE) at the University of Wollongong. Post its completion his first major employment was with the sponsoring body of this Scholarship...the NSW State Rail Authority. His position of Curriculum Development Officer provided an insight into the "behind the scenes" workings of a registered training organisation (RTO) and built on his passion for education. This led to his next role as Indigenous Services Coordinator at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC). Following working in the role for 6 years Brendan began his new role with USC in the Business faculty as Research and Teaching Fellow following completion of his MBA. Two years in this role saw Brendan wanting to pursue his other major passion (apart from education)...sport). Brendan joined the Mad Gecko team in 2007 and has been responsible in completing procedural manuals along with general business communication and direction.

Facts about Brendan:

  • Avid Wests Tigers supporter
  • 1st Dan Black Belt (Phoenix Freestyle Martial Arts)
  • Married with 2 kids
  • Loves all things "sport" – particularly Oztag and Martial Arts

Jirka Orlik

Lead Developer

Dynamic, result-oriented leader, technically sophisticated and business management professional with a pioneering career reflecting strong leadership qualifications coupled with "hands-on" IS and networking expertise. Maintain focus on achieving bottom-line results while formulating and implementing advanced technology and business solutions to meet a diversity of needs. More than 15 year in IT industry. Jirka joined the Mad Gecko team in 2002 and has been responsible for coordinating all major upgrades to the system.

Facts about Jirka:

  • Loves programming of his automated smart house to do much more than was ever possible to do with any smart house.
  • Loves not to actively participate in any sport
  • Computer gaming devotee
  • Playing with remote controlled lawn mower

Craig Salmon

Marketing Guru

After finishing my Rugby League career I still had a strong desire to be involved in not only rugby league but in sport generally. Hence, I worked for Country Rugby League as a pert time development officer and then Scott Park and myself ran an Elite Rugby League training program to assist young players achieve their goals of playing in the NRL. This desire then grew into looking at ways to improve overall human health and through the development of several companies that have a focus in the production of healthier foods I have been able to achieve certain goals. The development of Mad Gecko completes the circle as it now allows us to encourage and promote greater involvement of all ages in sport, the other key in a healthier society.

Facts about Craig:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree (Marketing Major)
  • Enjoy playing golf and riding horses
  • Love being involved in my kids sport
  • A Dragons supporter

Leigh de Jersey

Merchandise Manager

On completion of graduating a diploma of business management majoring in Hospitality I spent many years working for Hilton hotels honing my skills in sales and 5 star customer service. Using this skill set I have for the past 12 years been involved in setting up and running a number of small businesses which I have then sold and are still going strong around the Sunshine Coast. Leigh joined the Mad Gecko team in 2008 and has been responsible for coordinating the Merchandise arm of Mad Gecko

Facts about Leigh:

  • Junior Rugby League Coach
  • St George Supporter
  • Wally Lewis Fan/Proud Queenslander
  • Bass Player (Bluesman)

Martin Rowden

Accounts Manager

With a BEc and as a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA), Martin spent 10 years with PriceWaterhouseCoopers in both Canada and Australia before following his passion as an entrepreneur. Since 1997 Martin has been involved (in varying executive and non-executive roles) in no less than 4 successful technology 'start-ups'.

Martin joined the Mad Gecko team in 2002 and has been responsible for the accounting aspects of the company.

Facts about Martin:

  • CompletedFreelance photographer
  • Sea Eagles supporter
  • Amateur historian
  • Steak and chips

Scott Park

Business Manager

With a background in Rugby League from grassroots to professional level. Scott spent 7 years in the National Rugby League Competition at 3 clubs. St George, Crushers and Manly. While do various jobs after his professional career was finished and lacking any real direction Scott's passion for sport led him down the entrepreneurial road and the Mad Gecko concept was born in 1998. Scott founded Mad Gecko in 1998 and has been responsible for recruiting key stakeholders.

Facts about Scott:

  • Addicted to Ice Break Iced Coffee's
  • Plays Oztag when not injured
  • Passionate Queenslander
  • Steak Sandwich and Chips (Alex Surf Club)