Jon Bear Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

I have come to specialise in the development of field sport athletes and have a specific passion for Rugby Union and AFL. In addition to my work with athletic populations I also work with a number of general population and executive clients. During my time in private practice I have come to pride myself on delivering the ‘athlete experience’ to all my clients be they a VFL hopeful or one of my executive members. Roles and Responsibilities: - Development of a business plan and… Show more I have come to specialise in the development of field sport athletes and have a specific passion for Rugby Union and AFL. In addition to my work with athletic populations I also work with a number of general population and executive clients. During my time in private practice I have come to pride myself on delivering the ‘athlete experience’ to all my clients be they a VFL hopeful or one of my executive members. Roles and Responsibilities: - Development of a business plan and long-term strategy for the growth and scalability of the business.- Business Management – sales, accounting, tax, marketing, short/long term business development planning.- Development of educational content via a business social media platform - Development and delivery of marketing materials- Distribution of a monthly Health Wellness and Training Newsletter to over 50 subscribers. - Biomechanical Assessment- Monitoring of client training loads using an online tracking system – this was instigated to prevent fatigue and overuse based injuries within my clientele. - Presentations on recovery, programming methods, breathing and postural restoration techniques.- Delivery of Strength and Conditioning to a variety of athletes including: Baseball player preparing for college/conditioning during college offseason; Queensland Premier Grade Rugby Players; U20 Samoan Representative (rugby union), International discus/shotput athlete, Brisbane Premier League Soccer, QAFL, NEAFL, VFL.- Delivery of Junior (ages 8-16) health, wellness and athletic development programs. - Injury prevention and rehabilitation (Patella ligament replacement, Lumbar disc bulge and flexion based back pain, Micro Discectomy, Shoulder impingement, PCL grade 2, Lateral ankle ligaments grade 2, Grade 2 AC Joint, ACL, Knee arthroscopy, Hip arthroscopy.)- Long and short-term training plans for both individual and team athletes. Show less

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

After a number of years as a player moving into the Athletic Performance Coordinator role for Wests is a dream come true. Being able to apply all my skills to help drive the club toward our first premiership since 2006 has been incredibly rewarding. Our mantra this year has been centered around a relentless pursuit of excellence and that is what I strive for in our Athletic performance program.Roles and Responsibilities:• Coordination of a club wide strength and conditioning… Show more After a number of years as a player moving into the Athletic Performance Coordinator role for Wests is a dream come true. Being able to apply all my skills to help drive the club toward our first premiership since 2006 has been incredibly rewarding. Our mantra this year has been centered around a relentless pursuit of excellence and that is what I strive for in our Athletic performance program.Roles and Responsibilities:• Coordination of a club wide strength and conditioning program, ensuring a vertical based system is run, and all programs are aligned.• Ensure all teams are in line with the premier grade model including, where able, fitness assessments, strength testing and periodised running load.• Oversee and educate Colts and Grades strength and conditioning program and mentor coaches.• Oversee, comment and attain data (cumulative of all years) on Colts and Premier Grade GPS analysis• Ensure all player wellness and monitoring is adequate and track weekly (wellness app, weekly weigh ins, GPS analysis, Athlete tracking questionnaires) for Premier Grade.• Analysis of GPS data post training and the construction of a drill/load management database• Weekly summary reporting to all coaching staff and medical staff to help coordinate triage, treatment sessions and player availability.• Coordinate and oversee rehabilitation and return to play plan• Coordinate post-match recovery and wellness. Show less

Samoa

My role with the Samoa Rugby Union has seen me working in high-paced and high-pressure results driven environment. Collaborating with local and international coaches to deliver an elite level physical preparation program for the touring teams currently in preparation on the Island. Roles and Responsibilities:• Development and delivery of a pre tournament (pacific nations challenge) preparation program for the Samoa A international representative side. • Assisted (and at times… Show more My role with the Samoa Rugby Union has seen me working in high-paced and high-pressure results driven environment. Collaborating with local and international coaches to deliver an elite level physical preparation program for the touring teams currently in preparation on the Island. Roles and Responsibilities:• Development and delivery of a pre tournament (pacific nations challenge) preparation program for the Samoa A international representative side. • Assisted (and at times lead) the delivery of the physical preparation program for the Samoa 7s team in preparation for ‘Sevens World Series’ events. • Use of technology to track and manage training load and fatigue• Injury management and development of athlete return to play protocols • Player education and instruction – specifically around healthy food choices, sleep hygiene, training recovery and general wellness• Worked and Negotiated with coaches to achieve a balanced training program that ensured appropriate management of load and reduction in any detraining effect that may take place• Lead a weekly professional development session for the High Performance Unit Staff Show less

Samoa

Working with Samoa Cricket my role centred on the education of the athletes and development of positive training habits. Have minimal exposure to High Performance Training it required intelligent adjustment of training and training load to ensure that the athletes were not overloaded in their fist exposures to strength and conditioning training. Roles and Responsibilities:• Development of injury prevention protocols for • Player education and instruction – specifically around… Show more Working with Samoa Cricket my role centred on the education of the athletes and development of positive training habits. Have minimal exposure to High Performance Training it required intelligent adjustment of training and training load to ensure that the athletes were not overloaded in their fist exposures to strength and conditioning training. Roles and Responsibilities:• Development of injury prevention protocols for • Player education and instruction – specifically around healthy food choices, sleep hygiene, training recovery and general wellness• Instruction on appropriate weightlifting technique • Implementation of a Long Term Athlete Development Program Show less

Brisbane, Australia

I was privileged to be able to work with Mates-4-Mates this year to assist in the provision of the Physical Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Program. The program focused on improving quality of life for the program participants and developing social confidence to assist them to interact with non-military members of the public.Roles and Responsibilities: • Trained varied demographic of veterans• Worked with those with permanent disability and those recovering from injury• Applied… Show more I was privileged to be able to work with Mates-4-Mates this year to assist in the provision of the Physical Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Program. The program focused on improving quality of life for the program participants and developing social confidence to assist them to interact with non-military members of the public.Roles and Responsibilities: • Trained varied demographic of veterans• Worked with those with permanent disability and those recovering from injury• Applied Mental Health First Aid to ensure a positive and safe training environment • Assisted in the socialisation of disable veterans with non-military personnel. • Helped to educate and build confidence to allow the participants to engage in Health and Wellness activities outside of the Mates-4-Mates environment.• Focused on the improvement of Quality of life for participants Show less

Brisbane, Australia

I took on the Physical Performance Manager role at Wilston Grange with a view to developing and elite level performance program. Working within a high-pressure team environment really brought out my ability to think ‘on the fly’ and swiftly and decisively react to my environment. Our focus was on the wellness of the playing group, aiming to educate as well as instruct in the optimal methods for training and recovery. Roles and responsibilities included:- Coordination of the club… Show more I took on the Physical Performance Manager role at Wilston Grange with a view to developing and elite level performance program. Working within a high-pressure team environment really brought out my ability to think ‘on the fly’ and swiftly and decisively react to my environment. Our focus was on the wellness of the playing group, aiming to educate as well as instruct in the optimal methods for training and recovery. Roles and responsibilities included:- Coordination of the club medical program in conjunction with the principal physio and team trainer. Including staff management, player management and education, report preparation, continuing personal development for staff. - Management of game day processes, including: timing, pre/post match weigh in, hydration, warm-up, in game rotations, injury management and return to play, recovery processes and development of a comprehensive Strength and Conditioning Program.- Use of GPS Monitoring and analysis to determine trends in training load. Data subsequently informed training design and injury management. - Conducted an extensive post-season program review (Season 2017) and analysis utilising the seasons GPS numbers to plan for the following season, reduce fatigue related and overload injuries. - Building a working relationship with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and providing training and supervision for students engaged in practicum as part of their Bachelor Exercise and Sport Sciences Undergraduate Program- Development and facilitation of a junior (ages 8-14) after school sport program. This program was focused on using AFL as a means to promoting healthy and active lifestyle choices for kids. Research- Assisted in the provision of a 6-week training study assessing the efficacy of subjective measures of fatigue management (wellness questionnaires) when compared to objective measures of fatigue management (rating of perceived exertion, acute chronic workload ratio, strain and monotony). Show less

During the 2017 QAFL season I was appointed as the strength and conditioning coach for the QAFL state team. This team is comprised of the best players from the QAFL competition and was coached by former Carlton United AFC head coach Wayne Brittain. Over the course of 2 months the team prepared for a game against the WAAFL state team. It was a proud moment for the squad to win against WA in a tough fought game. Roles and responsibilities included:- Collaboration with the team… Show more During the 2017 QAFL season I was appointed as the strength and conditioning coach for the QAFL state team. This team is comprised of the best players from the QAFL competition and was coached by former Carlton United AFC head coach Wayne Brittain. Over the course of 2 months the team prepared for a game against the WAAFL state team. It was a proud moment for the squad to win against WA in a tough fought game. Roles and responsibilities included:- Collaboration with the team physio to ensure proper load management of the team as players came for all clubs within the QAFL competition. - Delivery of a sport specific warm-up, injury prevention program and recovery.- Coordination of match day timings, match day warm-up and recovery.- Assistance with player rotations during the course of the game- Working collaboratively with the head coach (Wayne Britton) to design training for optimum resultsIn 2017 the QAFL state team was victorious against the WAAFL. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Worked directly with the college’s Director of Athlete Development (Simon Price) to assist in the delivery of the colleges Strength and Conditioning Program.Roles and Responsibilities Included:- Assisted in and lead the delivery of the Athletic Development Program- Assisted in and lead the delivery of the First XV Strength and Conditioning Program- Assisted in and lead the delivery of the First X Strength and Conditioning Program- Facilitation of rehabilitation and… Show more Worked directly with the college’s Director of Athlete Development (Simon Price) to assist in the delivery of the colleges Strength and Conditioning Program.Roles and Responsibilities Included:- Assisted in and lead the delivery of the Athletic Development Program- Assisted in and lead the delivery of the First XV Strength and Conditioning Program- Assisted in and lead the delivery of the First X Strength and Conditioning Program- Facilitation of rehabilitation and return to play programs - Development of strength programs for the Athlete Development Program- Coaching of Olympic lifting progressions to junior athletes- Delivery of the college’s junior ‘movement’ program Show less

Assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Baseball Queensland High Performance Program

Brisbane, Australia

Development and delivery of health, fitness, rehabilitation and performance programs for general population and athletes.

Executive Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, Distinction

Executive Masters of Business Administration: International Leadership (with distinction)

Bachelor Of Exercise And Sport Science, Exercise Science

Education record