Alex Chen
Head Coach · LEGO Spike Prime
FLL coach for 5 seasons. Engineering graduate. Believes every child can code — they just need the right first robot.
Our story
Built with intention.
Grounded in results.
NEXUS Robotics Kids Academy exists because we believe every curious child deserves access to the same quality of coaching that produces national competition results — regardless of experience level.
How it started
From competition floor to classroom
It started with one FIRST LEGO League team, four kids, and a borrowed set of Spike Prime kits in a school gymnasium. Four seasons later, that team had placed at state level twice and produced three students who went on to study engineering.
We built NEXUS Robotics to make that experience available to every child who wants it. Not just the ones whose schools happen to have a STEM programme. Not just the ones whose families can afford private tutoring.
Every kid who walks through our door — or logs into our platform — gets the same competition-grade coaching. The same expectation of excellence. The same belief that they can build something that matters.
Mission
To make competition-quality robotics education accessible to every curious child — building the technical skills, creative confidence, and collaborative mindset that define the next generation of builders.
Vision
A generation of young Australians who don't just use technology — they build it, question it, and use it to solve problems that matter.
4+Years active
500+Students
12FLL awards
How we teach
Project-based. Competition-driven.
Hands-on first
Every concept is introduced through building. Theory follows practice, never the other way around.
Fail fast
Mistakes are data. We encourage iteration and celebrate the moments when things don't work the first time.
Ask why
Before we ask how to build something, we ask whether it should be built — and who it serves.
Team over individual
Robotics is a team sport. Communication and collaboration are core skills — not extras.
The coaches
Meet the team
Every instructor at NEXUS Robotics has competed in or coached FIRST LEGO League. We teach what we've lived.
Priya Nair
FLL Competition Coach
Two-time state finalist. Teaches strategy, notebook writing, and the art of designing a robot that wins on consistency.
Jordan Park
Micro:bit & AI Instructor
Software developer turned educator. Makes electronics and AI approachable for kids who've never touched a circuit board.
Sam Torres
Web Dev & 3D Printing Lead
Mechanical engineering background. Runs the Custom Robot Build and HTML Basics tracks. Designed our first 3D-printed competition bot.
FLL track record
Our competition history
2026 Season
State Championship — Regional Finalist
Our strongest season yet. Two teams competed at regional level; one advanced to state. Robot Design Award winner at regionals.
2025 Season
Coaches Award + Core Values Award
Three teams competed across two regional events. Recognised for team presentation quality and engineering notebook standard.
2024 Season
First competition entry — Best Rookie Team
NEXUS Robotics entered its first FLL competition with one team of six students. Awarded Best Rookie Team at the regional qualifier.
2023
Academy founded · First cohort of 12 students
NEXUS Robotics Kids Academy opens with one weekly class, one LEGO Spike Prime track, and twelve very curious kids.
Come and see
Schedule a tour or free trial
See our facilities, meet the coaches, and watch a class in action. No commitment required — just curiosity.