Jon Bear Email & Phone Number

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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

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.
• 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.
• 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

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Applied Mental Health First Aid to ensure a positive and safe training environment
• Assisted in the socialisation of disable veterans with non-military personnel.

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.

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.

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.

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