Roberto Burnett

First Class BSc (Hons) graduate in Strength & Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage with practical experience in sports rehabilitation, soft tissue therapy and athletic performance. Experienced in injury assessment, exercise prescription, return-to-play rehabilitation and strength & conditioning within a Cymru Premier football environment, private practice and clinical settings. A motivated, evidence-based practitioner committed to helping athletes recover from injury, optimise performance and build long-term physical resilience.

Soft Tissue Therapist at Self Employed (2026-06 – Present)

• Coordinated rehabilitation plans for patients suffering from illnesses, diseases, or injuries.
• Educated patients and conducted demonstrations to teach patients how to complete exercises and relieve pain.
• Monitored patients during treatments, assessing progress and mobility to determine success or failure of treatment plans and changes required.

Rugby Summer Camp Leader at Campus Alhambra (2026-06 – 2026-07)

• Developed coaching strategies and lesson plans to achieve team goals.
• Helped players overcome skill barriers through assessments and goal setting.
• Communicated regularly with parents and team supporters and organised meetings to share new information.
• Coordinated scheduling of facility use with activities office.

Soft Tissue Therapist at Seary Physiotherapy (2026-04 – 2026-06)

• Performed massage techniques, tailoring each treatment to clients' needs and preferences.
• Discussed treatment with patients to increase involvement.
• Built strong relationships with patients by providing personalised support and individualised care.

Rehabilitation Assistant at Cardiff Metropolitan University FC (2025-08 – 2026-05)

Cymru Premier

• Assisted with first team players rehabilitation programmes and return-to-play progressions under the medical/sport science team
• Supported injury prevention work (mobility, activation, strength and conditioning support)
• Helped with session preparation, monitoring and basic record-keeping (RPE/wellness where used)
• Delivered soft tissue massage for recovery and rehabilitation support, in coordination with the first-team medical staff

Camp Leader/ Rugby Coach at Campus Alhambra (2025-06 – 2025-06)

• Led training activities for children, focusing on safe contact technique, teamwork and confidence
• Planned and delivered age-appropriate drills, games and sessions
• Managed group safety and behaviour while keeping sessions fun and structured

Professional Rugby Player at Jaen Rugby (2021-08 – 2023-06)

• Competed at professional level while maintaining training discipline and performance standards
• Developed strong teamwork, resilience and leadership under pressure

Work Placement, SYC coach at SANO Granada (2023-02 – 2023-03)

• Supported delivery of strength and conditioning sessions (small groups and 1:1 where appropriate)
• Assisted with exercise technique coaching and session supervision to ensure safe training
• Helped with basic fitness assessments and tracking client progress
• Contributed to programming support (warm-ups, mobility, accessory work)

Bachelor of Science in Strength & Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage – Cardiff Metropolitan University (2026)

Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy – ITEC (2026)

Tecnico superior en acondicionamiento fisico (Advanced Higher Technician in Physical Conditioning) in Physical Conditioning – MEDAC (2023)

A-Levels, BTEC Level 3 (Sport) Triple Award, Spanish A-Level in Sport – Sedbergh School (2021)

GCSEs(equivalent) – IES Las Viñas (2019)