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Dunstable, Gb

Bisham, England, United Kingdom

I lead the Senior Olympic Women’s S&C provision within GB Rowing. As part of my role I’m also responsible for coach and programme support and education to high performance clubs and programmes within the GB Rowing network.Key Responsibilities:- Design and implementation of an elite strength and conditioning programme to compliment the broader programme aims and objectives in conjunction with the Head Coach and other practitioners. - Manage and interpret frequent diagnostics, testing and monitoring to aid programme design and decision making both on an individual and group level. - Work closely with the Physio and Sports Science team to provide individualised rehabilitation support as well as proactive and targeted injury prevention strategies. - Work closely with the coaching staff to ensure S&C philosophy and practice is aligned to key technical components of the sport and programme. - Support key high performing programmes, coaches and practitioners, maintaining philosophical alignment to GB Rowing S&C best practice. This includes the design, management and leadership of a community of practice as well as large scale workshops. The role requires high degrees of strategic thinking, collaborative practice and continued high operational standards. Continued personal and professional development is essential, with a breadth of knowledge important to operate successfully as part of the Sports Science and Sports Medicine MDT. All work is grounded in genuine relationships, both athlete and staff, with clarity of vision and consistency of approach.

Bisham, England, United Kingdom

I led the S&C programme for the U23 and Developmental athletes within the GB Rowing Pathway, alongside supporting both the Senior Men and Senior Women’s squads.Key Roles & Responsibilities:- Strategic planning and management of National and International training camps.- Co-Lead on the management and support of intensive rehabilitation cases with high priority athletes, working collaboratively with other practitioners including medical and sport science.- Create and run a continued coach support strategy for pathway S&C coaches.- Align practice amongst the GBRT pathway with regards to S&C provision, through the development of an online interactive programming and diagnostic tool.- Manage elements of the GBRT diagnostic battery including the implementation of a fatigue monitoring strategy and strength maintenance diagnostic.- Carry out diagnostics for Senior and Developmental athletes, including the production of suitable reports for members of the support and coaching staff.- Programming for Senior and Developmental athletes.

Bishop'S Stortford

I was the Head of Strength and Conditioning for Bishop's Stortford Rugby Club, a Senior Men’s side playing RFU National 1. Key Roles and Responsibilities:- Strategic planning and implementation of a physical development model for Senior athletes.- Provision of nutritional support and recovery interventions.- Collaboration with Coaching Staff regarding the periodised content and structure of training to enhance athlete condition and availability.- Collaboration with medical staff on athlete rehabilitation and preventative strategies to maximise player availability.- Creation of developmental framework for Colts to Senior athletes to safeguard the long term future of the Senior squad within the Club.- Line manage and mentor aspirational S&C coaches.

I Co-Led the Junior Academy S&C Team with the following key roles and responsibilities:- Creation and management of LTAD plans for highlighted players.- Developed and installed a new physical development model within the club, catering for athletes aged 13-18.- Collaborated with International coaches on the physical status and service to Age Grade International players.- Designed and implemented diagnostic and monitoring protocols to inform programming decisions within the Academy.- Provided detailed reports on identified athletes to support coach decision making.- Assisted with the use of GPS and other monitoring technology, such as Heart Rate, to make informed training decisions both for the squad and individual athletes. Including providing detailed reports for coaching and medical staff.- Supported Senior coaches and players with session delivery.

Daily Responsibilities:- Load Monitoring- Daily Movement Screening- Nutrition and Hydration Support- Leading Junior Academy weight sessions- Assisting during Senior weight sessions- Programming for Junior Academy player

My role required me induct, screen and programme a wide demographic with varying fitness and health related goals. I was responsible for programming for members and coaching them through said programmes, alongside maintaining the gym and swimming pools.Alongside my work in the gym I was also part of the reception team, dealing with members professionally and appropriately, acting quickly to adapt to the demands of the situation. I was often required to promote and sell memberships to prospective members, giving me sales experience. My role was varied and challenging, giving me experience in a number of different fields whilst also enhancing my coaching and training skills and knowledge.

Bachelor’S Degree, Sports And Exercise

Studied Biomechanics, Sports Medicine, Sports Psychology and Phsyiology

Bachelor’S Degree, Sport And Exercise Science, 1St Class Honours

I completed my final year of Undergraduate study at Middlesex having transferred from University of Bath to assist me in facilitating.

Psychology, Epq, Modern History, Biology, A*, A*, A, B

Studied Psychology, Biology and Modern History doing an Extended Project into the effect of stretching on hamstring flexibility.