Qualifications

I have a range of sports, fitness and health related qualifications. I believe that regular study, training and research is vital for any sports scientist, coach or fitness professional for continuing development. This ensures that the guidance, coaching and techniques I use are as safe and effective as they can be. 

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Formal Qualifications

• MSc Sport and Exercise Science

• BSc (hons) Strength and Conditioning

• Pending - PhD (via MPhil) in Strength and Conditioning

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Professional Qualifications​

• Level 3 - Certificate in Sports Performance Analysis

• Level 2 - Olympic Weightlifting Coaching

• Level 1 - Olympic Weightlifting Coaching

• Level 2 - Technical Official in Olympic Weightlifting

• Level 3 - Technical Official in Olympic Weightlifting

• Level 2 - Powerlifting Coaching

• Level 1 - Powerlifting Coaching

• Level 3 - The Talented Athlete Support in Transitions and Education

• Level 2 - Award in Understanding Athlete Lifestyles

• Level 2 - Certificate in Gym Instructing

• Level 2 - Stand Up Paddle Board Fitness Instructor

• Level 1 - Stand Up Paddle Board Fitness Instructor 

• Level 3 - Advanced Nutrition for Sport and Exercise

• Level 2 - Nutrition and Weight Management

• Essentials of Weightlifting Programming 

• Essentials of Weightlifing teachnique 

• Essentials of Teaching Olympic Weightlifting

• UKSCA - Weightlifting for Sports Performance 

• UKSCA - Plyometrics, Agility and Speed

• UKSCA - Planning and Programming For Sport

• Complete Kettlebell Trainer Course 

• Inspiring Positive Behaviour in Sport

• Accredited Anti Doping Advisor 

• Concussion: Detection, Management and Prevention

• Level 3 - Certificate in Personal Training

• Level 3 - Diploma in GP Exercise Referral

• Level 3 - Certificate in Pre and Post Natal Exercise

• Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (TTC-200 Multi-Style)

• Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing in Sport 

• Coaching for Visual Impairments

• Advance HE - External Examiner Training Certificate

• Yin Yoga Teaching Certificate 

• Advanced Resistance Training; Techniques, Testing and Prescription

• Mat Pilates Fundamentals 

• Circuit Training Certificate

• Childhood Nutrition and Obesity Prevention 

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Pending Qualifications (Currently Studying or Awaiting Certification)​

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• Post Graduate Certificate in Education M14+ 

• Level 3 - Athlete Personal Development and Lifestyle

• Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (TTC-300)

• Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training 

• Level 3 - Diploma in Coaching Weightlifting 

• Level 3 - Assessors Qualification

• Summer Mountain Leader Award (ML) 

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Published Research

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Two-Experiment Examination of Habitual and Manipulater Foot Placement Angles on The Kinetics, Kinematics and Muscle Forces of a Barbell Back Squat in Male Lifters - Click here to read

About Me

I am an experienced strength and conditioning coach, performance analyst and sports lecturer (specialising in biomechanics and strength training). I am passionate about all optimising movement and performance for all sports but have a particular interest in:

• Olympic weightlifting

• Adventure sports (Both winter and summer sports. From Climbing to Windsurfing and everything in between).

• All Styles Of Dance

• Yoga and Pilates

 

I am passionate about my career. With over 15 years working in coaching different disciplines in sport, fitness and health; I have developed the skills needed to effectively coach athletes to reach their optimal performance. I offer a range of services for athletes, teams and coaches including:

• Strength And Conditioning

• Sports Competition or Event Support

• Movement Screening

• Performance Testing

• Education - Lectures, Workshops & Seminars

• Coaching development and mentoring

• Scientific Research

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Current Roles

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 University of Central Lancashire

• Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Strength and Conditioning)

• Dual Athlete Coordinator - Scholarship Athletes

• Athlete Lifestyle Lead - Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme 

• Strength and Conditioning Coach - Scholarship Athletes

• Research Lead and Champion Mountaineering and Climbing Interest Group

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British Weightlifting

• Educator for Weightlifting Coaching

• Educator  for Strength and Conditioning Courses

• Licensed Level 2 Coach

• Licensed Level 3 Technical Official

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British Mountaineering Council (BMC)

• Secretary (North West Area)

 

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Previous Experience

University of Central Lancashire 

• Research Assistant 

Fylde Coast Weightlifting 

• Co-Founder & Lead Coach 

Burnley College 

• Hybrid Lecturer​

  • Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching

  • Extended Diploma in Personal Training and Fitness

• Climbing Wall Coach

• Weightlifting Coach

• Yoga Teacher​

Blackpool and The Fylde College University Campus

• Sports and Exercise Science Lecturer

• British Weightlifting Satellite Delivery Centre Lead ​

Womenclimb

• Editor and Content Creator

• Support Team Member

Fleetwood Rugby Club

• Strength and Conditioning Coach

Blackpool And The Fylde College

• Guest Lecturer / Specialist Practitioner in Strength and Conditioning.

Fortitude Fitness

• Personal Trainer

• Weightlifting Coach 

Neilson Active Holidays

• Resort Head of Fitness and Swim

• Fitness Instructor 

Fylde Coast YMCA

• Exercise Referral Officer

• Fitness Class Instructor

• Gym Instructor

• Personal Trainer

DW Sports Blackpool

• Personal Trainer 

YMCA National Centre 

• Outdoor Instructor - Kayaking, climbing, walking and orienteering

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014

• Athlete Services Volunteer

Rugby World Cup 2011

• Athlete Hosting Volunteer