We assess clients current level of physical fitness in relation to their health and/or performance related goals, before guiding them through bespoke training programs. In addition, we offer supplementary health and performance related services and products to maximise the efficiency of achieving physical results.

I provide professional fitness services on an individual and group basis via personal training, 1-2-1 consultations, health assessments (the protocol for which I created), and group exercise classes - in order to help those successfully achieve their short and long term health and fitness related goals.

Assisting the head of S&C in all conditioning matters for the numerous age-grouped squads. My roles and responsibilities include: leading/assisting (both in squad and individual sessions) speed, agility, strength, plyometric, movement/perception, injury preventative and recovery based training sessions as directed by the head of S&C. Liaising with other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team. Collecting/monitoring athletes readiness to training data. Screening athletes for movement dysfunction, and providing corrective-based exercise programmes. Leading warm-ups/cool-downs. Educating, and motivating players to achieve maximal levels of performance.

Assisting in the delivery of on-field and gym based S&C session in conjunction with the periodised plan; delivering efficient and engaging warm-up/cool-downs; monitoring training load via GPS analysis (Catapult), and logging performance based data after each training session; recording various measures of morning readiness to train/post training fatigue levels; monitor players hydration status via urine analysis; ensuring the clubs peri-training nutrition/hydration plans are implemented; performing various video analysis/recording roles.

As part of the core EIS ‘Power to Podium’ team of sport scientists, I assessed athletes around Great Britain who believed they had the potential to compete at the 2016/18 Olympic games in 1 of 7 power based sports. This was carried out via the use of a full battery of speed, strength, power, and anthropometric tests.

Performing routine physiological assessments on the squad of 30+ athletes in-line with club protocol with meticulous accuracy; provided general support during land-based strength and conditioning training sessions; gave advice on recovery, nutrition, and general best practice; liaised with other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team in order to provide optimal interventions based on the individual athletes needs, and in doing so helping to create a high performing environment. The squad went on to win the prestigious 2011 Henley Royal Regatta.

As part of my MSc ‘Professional Practice’ module, I monitored/analysed the training loads experienced by London Irish 1st team players during various in-season training sessions via the use of a GPS/HRM system. On top of this I also provided coaching support to the clubs 1st and academy team during strength and conditioning sessions.