Lead Sport Scientist (First Team) - Bolton Wanderers FC
(2020-07)
- Prior to each season, conduct a comprehensive review and utilise new research and studies from CPD course completed to construct a blueprint for training load for the first team for the forthcoming campaign
- Liaise with and maintain daily communication channels with the medical department, manager and coaching staff regarding the progression of players
- Meticulously monitor and handle all external and internal data related to training sessions for the management team
- Devise and develop reports for the coaches and players to view their data
- Incorporate game phases for matches to merge with GPS data
- Prepare and lead warm-up and cool-down routines for the first team
- Design, implement and review pitch-based sessions for players returning from injury
- Utilise isometric strength sessions in recovery days for match starters
Head of Strength & Conditioning (First Team) - Barrow AFC
(2019-06 - 2020-07)
- Devised and delivered rehabilitation programmes for injured players
- Constructed individual player programmes for preactivation
- Assisted and supported the medical team in the management of players throughout their injury rehabilitation
- Prepared and produced an undulating periodisation plan, which ranged from the off-season through the competitive season
- Undertook testing of players, including body composition, muscular testing and compound lifts
- Constructed an interactive player profile for first team players
- Designed and implemented additional conditioning programmes for non-starting players
- Provided soft tissue treatments for players prior to and following training to reduce the risk of injury
- Led and undertook pre-season testing for the first team squad
- Established an RTT/RTP criteria for players to accomplish prior to training and matches
Head Sport Therapist/ Strength & Conditioning Coach - Ashton United FC
(2018-08 - 2020-01)
- Conducted assessments of injured players and liaised with the manager regarding whether they were fit to play or train
- Oversaw and led medicals for players joining the club
- Devised and undertook early, mid and late-stage rehabilitation treatments for injured players
- Performed soft tissue treatment for injured and non-injured players
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive out of season and pre-season fitness programme for players
- Responsible for all aspects of the medical department, organised the equipment and ensured adequate stock levels were maintained throughout the season
Sports Rehabilitator / Strength & Conditioning Coach - Oldham Athletic AFC
(2018-01 - 2019-06)
- Assisted and supported the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach with monitoring in-season testing of first team and academy players
- Incorporated an RPE scale into training sessions to monitor internal training load
- Oversaw gym sessions and educated the players on their gym programme
- Led recovery sessions on matchday +2 and led extra sessions for players who did not feature on matchday
- Prepared and performed prehabilitation sessions for players, informing players on the need to complete these to aid with injury prevention
- Conducted daily assessments of injured players and delivered reports to the management team
- Involved in the decision-making process regarding treatment plans for players
- Oversaw medicals for players joining the club and worked with dope testing teams
- Delivered soft tissue treatments to injured and non-injured players
- Undertook off-season treatment and rehabilitation programmes of injured players to aid their recovery
