Rae Khalil is the founder of Elite Athletics and a passionate advocate for high-performance development. Beginning his journey in 2010 as an AA player in Eastern Ontario, Rae laid his athletic foundation under the mentorship of internationally recognised trainer Tony Greco, whose proven systems shaped Rae’s approach to off-ice conditioning.

 

After time away from high-level play, Rae reignited his competitive career in 2021. His transformation and work ethic did not go unnoticed, from weekend beer league hockey to earning his AIHL debut in 2024 and AIHL Championship in 2025 with Melbourne Ice. His story is one of resilience, structure, and peak performance—and it’s what drives the mission of Elite Athletics.

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Rae established Melbourne’s first dedicated off-ice facility with a clear purpose: to equip aspiring and elite athletes with the tailored programming, mental strength, and physical edge required to compete at the top level. Whether you’re pushing toward a pro contract or building confidence in your game, Rae's journey proves it’s possible—with the right system behind you.

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Raymond Khalil

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2026 JSL JR A Champion Coach

2025 AIHL Champion

2024 IHV Premier A Champion

2024 AIHL Runner up

2024 Pro Summer League Champion

2023/2024 JSL JR A Champion Coach

2023/2024 JSL JR B Bronze Coach

2022/2023 JSL JR B  Champion Coach

My name is Joakim Erdugan, and I’m originally from Linköping, Sweden.

 

Sports have always been part of my life. Growing up, I played football (soccer), floorball, and ice hockey—but hockey was the one that stuck. I spent four years in one of Sweden’s top U20 hockey programs, where I had the chance to compete at the highest junior level. During that time, our team won the national championship once and took third place in the World Cup of Club Teams in Russia, where I finished second in overall scoring.

 

After that, I played professional hockey in Sweden for four years and spent a season in the top league in France. But at 25, I made the difficult decision to step away from the game. I had lost my love for hockey and wanted to explore other parts of life. What followed was a journey — not just across the world but into new ways of living. I traveled, tried different lifestyles, and faced some serious challenges with my health. At one point, I lost the ability to walk without severe foot pain for over a year and a half. It was one of the toughest times of my life.

 

The way out of that hole was through a complete shift in how I approached health. I dived deep into nutrition, training, recovery, and mindset. I rebuilt myself—physically and mentally. That journey led me back to hockey.

 

Today, I’m back competing as one of the top scorers in the AIHL (Australian Ice Hockey League)—but I’m doing it healthier, stronger, and smarter than ever before. Now, my mission is to help others do the same.

 

Whether you’re an athlete looking to level up your game, someone wanting to feel stronger, move better, and live healthier, or you just need guidance on where to start—I’m here to coach you. I know what it’s like to compete at the top level, and I know what it’s like to start over from scratch. That experience gives me a unique perspective on training, recovery and human potential.

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Joakim Erdugan

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2025 AIHL Champion