Having followed the more "conventional" path of Strength & Conditioning since 2014, I have now made the switch to private sector with Ascend Performance.Alongside my business partner, Matt Dickens, we are striving to make Strength & Conditioning, and Injury Rehabilitation, affordable for the masses and create a structure that allows athletes of all levels to receive the same support that is offered to professionals. We opened the doors to our first facility in January 2023, and are looking to continue to expand in the future by providing a profitable framework for clubs and teams.Previous roles include; University of Brighton (including work at Brighton & Hove Albion Women's and acting as TASS Site Lead), Eastbourne College, Esher Rugby, Northland Rugby and Harlequins Rugby.Qualifications include; UKSCA Accredited (since 2014), BSc Honours Degree in Sports Coaching Science, Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support Accredited, Level 3 in Foundational Leadership & Management, UKAD Clean Sport Advisor, British Weightlifting Level 2, plus more.Key aspects within roles; managing multi-disciplinary teams, creating a structured CPD process for developing student-coaches with future aspirations of a career in S&C, overseeing the wellbeing, lifestyle and transitions of student-athletes.