


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.
Sports Performance & Coaching Qualifications
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MSc Sport and Exercise Science
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BSc (hons) Strength and Conditioning
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Ongoing - PhD (via MPhil) in Strength and Conditioning
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Level 3 - Certificate in Sports Performance Analysis
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Level 3 - Diploma in Coaching Weightlifting (Pending)
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Level 2 - Olympic Weightlifting Coaching
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Level 1 - Olympic Weightlifting Coaching
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Level 2 - Technical Official in Olympic Weightlifting
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Level 3 - Technical Official in Olympic Weightlifting
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Level 2 - Powerlifting Coaching
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Level 1 - Powerlifting Coaching
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Level 3 - The Talented Athlete Support in Transitions and Education
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Level 2 - Award in Understanding Athlete Lifestyles (pending)
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Essentials of Weightlifting Programming
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Essentials of Weightlifing teachnique
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Essentials of Teaching Olympic Weightlifting
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UKSCA - Weightlifting for Sports Performance
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UKSCA - Plyometrics, Agility and Speed
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UKSCA - Planning and Programming For Sport
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Inspiring Positive Behaviour in Sport
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Accredited Anti Doping Advisor
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Concussion: Detection, Management and Prevention
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Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing in Sport
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Coaching for Visual Impairments
Fitness Professional Qualifications
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Level 3 - Certificate in Personal Training
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Level 3 - Diploma in GP Exercise Referral
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Level 3 - Certificate in Pre and Post Natal Exercise
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Level 2 - Certificate in Gym Instructing
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Level 2 - Stand Up Paddle Board Fitness Instructor
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Level 1 - Stand Up Paddle Board Fitness Instructor
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Level 3 - Advanced Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
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Level 2 - Nutrition and Weight Management
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Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (TTC-200 Multi-Style)
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Yin Yoga Teaching Certificate
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Advanced Resistance Training; Techniques, Testing and Prescription
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Mat Pilates Fundamentals
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Circuit Training Certificate
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Childhood Nutrition and Obesity Prevention
Education
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PGCE Post Graduate Certificate In Education (M14+)
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Advance HE - External Examiner Training Certificate
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Level 3 - Assessors Qualification (Pending)
Pending Qualifications
(Currently Studying or Awaiting Certification)
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Level 3 - Athlete Personal Development and Lifestyle
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Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (TTC-300)
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Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training
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Level 3 - Diploma in Coaching Weightlifting
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Summer Mountain Leader Award (ML)
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:
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Adventure sports
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Strength Sports
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Return to play
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,, performance testing, sports event support, lifestyle performance support, coaching development and education.
Current Roles
University of Central Lancashire
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Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Sciences
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Dual Career Athlete Coordinator - Scholarship Students Athletes
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Athlete Lifestyle Lead - Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme & Scholarship Student Athletes
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Strength and Conditioning Coach - Scholarship Student Athletes
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Research Lead for Mountaineering and Climbing Interest Group
British Weightlifting
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Educator for Weightlifting Coaching
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Educator for Strength and Conditioning Courses
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Licensed Level 2 Coach
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Licensed Level 3 Technical Official
British Mountaineering Council (BMC)
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Secretary (North West Area)
Travels and Wandering
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Owner
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Writer
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Adventure Sports Tester
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Fitness staff support, cover and trainer - Neilson
Previous Experience
University of Central Lancashire
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Research Assistant
Fylde Coast Weightlifting
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Co-Founder & Lead Coach
Burnley College
- Hybrid Lecturer
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Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching
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Extended Diploma in Personal Training and Fitness
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Climbing Wall Coach
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Weightlifting Coach
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Yoga Teacher
Blackpool and The Fylde College University Campus
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Sports and Exercise Science Lecturer
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British Weightlifting Satellite Delivery Centre Lead
Womenclimb
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Editor and Content Creator
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Support Team Member
Fleetwood Rugby Club
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Strength and Conditioning Coach
Neilson Active Holidays
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Resort Head of Fitness and Swim
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Fitness Instructor
Blackpool And The Fylde College
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Guest Lecturer / Specialist Practitioner in Strength and Conditioning.
Fortitude Fitness
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Personal Trainer
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Weightlifting Coach
Fylde Coast YMCA
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Exercise Referral Officer
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Fitness Class Instructor
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Gym Instructor
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Personal Trainer
DW Sports Blackpool
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Personal Trainer
YMCA National Centre
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Outdoor Instructor - Kayaking, climbing, walking and orienteering
Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014
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Athlete Services Volunteer
Rugby World Cup 2011
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Athlete Hosting Volunteer