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Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for designing, delivering, and coordinating best practice strength and conditioning support for all Newcastle United First Team Players as part of the physical development programme and in line with the club's aims and objectives. Provide the required leadership and management of systems and personnel to ensure that players develop the physical competencies required to thrive within the professional game. In collaboration with the Head of Performance, will… Show more Responsible for designing, delivering, and coordinating best practice strength and conditioning support for all Newcastle United First Team Players as part of the physical development programme and in line with the club's aims and objectives. Provide the required leadership and management of systems and personnel to ensure that players develop the physical competencies required to thrive within the professional game. In collaboration with the Head of Performance, will continually seek to drive innovation and create a world-leading physical preparation programme seamlessly integrating Academy and senior programmes.Work closely with the NUFC Academy Performance Staff to establish a clear philosophy and player physical preparation pathway. Show less

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Lead the strength and conditioning programme as part of the physical development programme and align with the club’s aims and objectives. Develop, deliver and review a strength and conditioning programme for players that reflect best practice and scientific principles, ensuring that the physical preparation programme is fully aligned and supports the playing and coaching philosophies. Provide technical leadership and coaching support to multidisciplinary staff within the discipline of strength… Show more Lead the strength and conditioning programme as part of the physical development programme and align with the club’s aims and objectives. Develop, deliver and review a strength and conditioning programme for players that reflect best practice and scientific principles, ensuring that the physical preparation programme is fully aligned and supports the playing and coaching philosophies. Provide technical leadership and coaching support to multidisciplinary staff within the discipline of strength and conditioning. Create and deliver bespoke reports using a wide range of appropriate data sources. Develop and maintain processes to collect, analyse and interpret performance data. Show less

United Kingdom

Strength and conditioning and sport science consultant developing high-performance service delivery to various athletes, professional sports, national governing bodies and higher education establishments. Successfully balanced high-pressure workloads across a range of high-performance environments. Extensive experience and understanding of elite sport settings and a strong understating of leadership and management of multidisciplinary teams, including international, championship and premier… Show more Strength and conditioning and sport science consultant developing high-performance service delivery to various athletes, professional sports, national governing bodies and higher education establishments. Successfully balanced high-pressure workloads across a range of high-performance environments. Extensive experience and understanding of elite sport settings and a strong understating of leadership and management of multidisciplinary teams, including international, championship and premier league football teams, Great Britain Women’s Basketball Olympic programme, and professional action sports. Proven ability to quickly integrate into established and developing coaching teams and forge close working relationships with coaches, support staff and athletes to ensure a cohesive interdisciplinary approach. Successful implementation of innovative physical preparation strategies, embracing and seeking cutting-edge technologies to provide athletes with a competitive advantage. Developed and managed international support staff networks and established various support systems to monitor and measure the performance impact of the physical preparation programmes.- 2010-2013 - GB Women’s Basketball- 2010-2016 - Nike- 2013-2018 - West Bromwich Albion Football Club- 2017-2019 - Trek Factory Downhill Race Team- 2018-2021 - The Football Association - England Youth Teams (Men’s U18 and U16) Show less

Responsible for developing and providing strength and conditioning facilities and support services for elite athletes within a multidisciplinary environment. Management and development of the strength and conditioning and sport science team in the West Midlands. Responsible for the implementation and evaluation of integrated physical preparation programmes across a range of sports which include gymnastics, women’s football, women’s rugby, women’s cricket, wrestling, boxing, taekwon-do… Show more Responsible for developing and providing strength and conditioning facilities and support services for elite athletes within a multidisciplinary environment. Management and development of the strength and conditioning and sport science team in the West Midlands. Responsible for the implementation and evaluation of integrated physical preparation programmes across a range of sports which include gymnastics, women’s football, women’s rugby, women’s cricket, wrestling, boxing, taekwon-do, athletics, swimming, figure skating, cycling, netball, judo, rugby, wheelchair basketball and rowing. Show less

Tutor on weight lifting, programming and planning and speed agility courses.

United Kingdom

Provision of consultant services to National teams as Physical Performance Coach

Provision of consultant services to first team as Physical Performance Coach

United Kingdom

Overall responsibility for ensuring physical preparation systems, culture and leadership is put in place to optimise the individual and team performance. Overall delivery objectives for high performance, talent development and high performance service provision to riders. Provide leadership and strategic direction where needed for athletes, specialists, coaches, medical, and staff.- Devise and deliver an over-arching monthly, quarterly and yearly performance plan - Develop and… Show more Overall responsibility for ensuring physical preparation systems, culture and leadership is put in place to optimise the individual and team performance. Overall delivery objectives for high performance, talent development and high performance service provision to riders. Provide leadership and strategic direction where needed for athletes, specialists, coaches, medical, and staff.- Devise and deliver an over-arching monthly, quarterly and yearly performance plan - Develop and plan bespoke innovative S&C sessions for DH MTB with the athletes- Responsible for the implementation of initiatives for high performance optimisation for whole team- Ensure the respected, effective, efficient and credible delivery of high performance to all athletes- Provide clear, decisive, appropriate and respected direction and leadership within the programme Show less

Responsible for the development and provision of strength and conditioning support within the multidisciplinary sports science and medicine team.- Assisted in the implementation of injury management and reconditioning programmes.- Established an Athletic Development Pathway to identify key physical competencies.- Implementation of strength diagnostics technology to monitor performance, improve training intent.- Integration of velocity based training (VBT) to optimise physical… Show more Responsible for the development and provision of strength and conditioning support within the multidisciplinary sports science and medicine team.- Assisted in the implementation of injury management and reconditioning programmes.- Established an Athletic Development Pathway to identify key physical competencies.- Implementation of strength diagnostics technology to monitor performance, improve training intent.- Integration of velocity based training (VBT) to optimise physical preparation of players.- Development of a high performance strength and conditioning facility.- Shortlisted for the Football Medical Association Medical and Science Team of the Year 2015/16. - Winners of the Football Medical Association Medical and Science Team of the Year 2016/17. Show less

Performance Expert working within the Nike Performance Network developing athletic training content and providing independent consultation on special projects.Photo Shoots (Robert Lewandowksi, Jerome Boateng, Mario Gotze, Xherdan Shaqiri, Cristiano Ronaldo, Anna Lewandowksa, Rory McIlroy, Roger Federer)- Create and cultivate a safe, creative, innovative and effective environment for the athlete(s).- On-set expert for training, consulting with NIKE design, brand team, and… Show more Performance Expert working within the Nike Performance Network developing athletic training content and providing independent consultation on special projects.Photo Shoots (Robert Lewandowksi, Jerome Boateng, Mario Gotze, Xherdan Shaqiri, Cristiano Ronaldo, Anna Lewandowksa, Rory McIlroy, Roger Federer)- Create and cultivate a safe, creative, innovative and effective environment for the athlete(s).- On-set expert for training, consulting with NIKE design, brand team, and photographer. - Identify athlete(s) capabilities and develop or modify suggested drills.- Review call sheets and complete any preparatory work necessary for a successful shoot.- Responsible for drill execution while ensuring quality, authentic movement. - Warm-up athlete(s) and execute drills while ensuring quality and authenticity.- Maximise athlete(s) safety.Epic Training London- Head Coach for the launch of the Nike Training Network - leading a team of elite trainers.- Create and cultivate a safe, creative, innovative and effective environment. Show less

Birmingham Royal Ballet

Responsible for the development and provision of physical preparation within the interdisciplinary sports science and medicine team.- Development of gym based strength and conditioning programmes for principals, soloists and artists.- Development of nutrition and recovery/regeneration interventions for touring company.

Consultant Strength and Conditioning Coach to Senior Men’s and Women’s squads. Responsible for the coordination and delivery of all physical performance and elite player development initiatives for Olympic programmes. - Domestic and international training camp support.- Established national monitoring protocols, performance standards.- Implemented ongoing wellness monitoring to establish readiness to train.- Implementation of injury management and reconditioning programmes.-… Show more Consultant Strength and Conditioning Coach to Senior Men’s and Women’s squads. Responsible for the coordination and delivery of all physical performance and elite player development initiatives for Olympic programmes. - Domestic and international training camp support.- Established national monitoring protocols, performance standards.- Implemented ongoing wellness monitoring to establish readiness to train.- Implementation of injury management and reconditioning programmes.- Integration of physiological data tracking systems (Polar Heart Rate System, Catapult GPS system)- Application of innovative training modalities during end stage rehab (blood flow restriction, hypoxic conditioning)- Development of high performance strength and conditioning facilities for 2012 Olympics. Show less

Owner of the company, with overall responsibility for the management and development of a high performance training environment, providing support to general population and recreational athletes, through to high performance athletes and teams.

Consultant Strength and Conditioning Coach working as part of the medical support team. Responsible for the development of gym based rehabilitation and conditioning sessions.

Conditioning coach to National Squads during preparation for 2002 Commonwealth Games and 2003 World Championships. Responsible for the management and development of AENA’s strength and conditioning service, athlete-testing programme and implementation and evaluation of physical preparation programmes.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary support team providing physiological support for British Gymnastics Squads. Development of a co-ordinated programme of physiological testing, assessment of the physiological demands of gymnastics and delivery of education material to coaches and gymnasts. Additional sport science support provided to a variety of sports including cricket, hockey, GB alpine ski team, players from premier and football league clubs as part of the PFA rehabilitation scheme… Show more Working as part of a multidisciplinary support team providing physiological support for British Gymnastics Squads. Development of a co-ordinated programme of physiological testing, assessment of the physiological demands of gymnastics and delivery of education material to coaches and gymnasts. Additional sport science support provided to a variety of sports including cricket, hockey, GB alpine ski team, players from premier and football league clubs as part of the PFA rehabilitation scheme, rugby league, regional tennis, ABA boxing finalists, prodrive rally team and BPA archery squad. Show less

Executive Leadership, Pass 91%

Oxford Executive Leadership Programme Effective leadership Envisioning and engaging Choosing and connecting Leading with power.

Msc, Exercise And Nutrition Science

Bsc (Hons), Sports Science

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