In my role as a Performance Physiologist with the rowing nz we focus on driving innovation and enhancing athlete performance through evidence-based practices. I develop and implement advanced energy expenditure models tailored to lightweight rowers, optimizing their training load and energy intake. By utilizing cutting-edge technologies (e.g., MOXY, VO2 Master) I gain deeper physiological insights that inform targeted interventions, such as altitude training, which has led to significant improvements in key performance metrics like Hbmass and VO2max power. I work closely with a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with dietitians and coaches to integrate these models into daily training and recovery strategies, ensuring athletes achieve their peak potential. Additionally, I design comprehensive training plans, conduct regular physiological testing, and support athletes during international competitions, all while continuously engaging in professional development to stay at the forefront of sports science.

In my role with Canoe Slalom New Zealand, I work closely with the current Olympic Champion in Men’s Kayak Cross. I focus on optimizing athlete performance through advanced physiological analysis and evidence-based training strategies. My primary responsibilities include periodizing training loads, identifying key physiological stimuli for each training block, implementing testing and monitoring protocols, and collaborating with both the coach and athlete to enhance overall performance.

On a variable basis supporting athletes across a range of different endurance sports. Key roles include designing training programs, testing, consultations and monitoring performance.

At High Performance Sport New Zealand, I was a member of the 'Tokyo Heat Team' the focus was on mitigating the potentiall detrimental effects of the heat for our Olympic/Paralympic athletes. Key responsibilities included developing innovative cooling technologies, optimizing heat acclimation processes, and conducting research on heat. Collaboration with various teams and external experts supported effective heat management across multiple sports, while also being involved in wider physiology roles such as load and wellness monitoring and training interventions. Engagement in professional development and presenting at conferences ensured continued advancement in sports science.

Key Roles:- On field conditioning - Gym based injury prevention- Tracking of training load- Performance testing- Youth team development

Key roles:- Working one on one with age group athletes- Creating training programs for Triathletes- Oversee key training sessions during the week and focus on run technique

Key roles:- Teaching undergraduate 1st year to 4th-year sport science laboratories (Physiology, metabolism, conditioning, exercise testing)- Marking of reports

Key roles:- Implementing physiological testing - Heat training sessions, identifying the role of heat on their driving performance- Designed individual reports on the findings of our experiments- Presented our findings and discussed how the drivers could improve their performances

Key roles:- Supporting 1st year students in their first year of university- Planning of events and organising students

I worked under the supervision of Elaine Hargraves at the University of Otago in a programme called RUFIT (Rugby Fans In Training) where I helped run exercise education sessions on many aspects surrounding living a healthy lifestyle. I also helped implement training programs that were designed by me and another trainer.

I helped run a study looking at the effect of head acceleration in rugby players and the links this has to concussions. Testing was done on the Otago Mitre 10 rugby team.