


Qualifications
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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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Sports Performance & Coaching Qualifications​
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Ongoing - PhD (via MPhil) in Strength and Conditioning for Climbing (sport climbing and bouldering)
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MSc Sport and Exercise Science;
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BSc (hons) 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 - Talented Athlete Support in Transitions and Education;
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Level 3 - Athlete Personal Development and Lifestyle Pending
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Level 2 - Award in Understanding Athlete Lifestyles;
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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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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;
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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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Complete Kettlebell Trainer Certificate
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Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (TTC-300 Vinyasa);
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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
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Summer Mountain Leader Award;
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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)
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Pending Qualifications
(Currently Studying or Awaiting Certification)​​
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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)
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About Me
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I am an experienced strength and conditioning coach, performance analyst, and sports lecturer (specialising in adventure sports, rugby union, and weightlifting). I am passionate about 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. ​
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Current Roles
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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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Lead Athlete Lifestyle - Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) and Student Athletes
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Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach - Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) and Student Athletes
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Research Lead for Mountaineering and Climbing Interest Group
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Athlete Now
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Director and Co-Founder - Athlete Now is sports directory that connects athletes to verified sports coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, physiotherapists, psychologists, and more.
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University College Birmingham and Warwick University
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External Examiner for BSc (hons) Strength, conditioning and nutrition. MSc Strength, Conditioning and Performance
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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
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Previous Experience
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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 Weightlifting Coach
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Licensed - Level 3 Weightlifting Technical Official
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Licensed - Level 3 World Parapowerlifting Technical official
British Mountaineering Council (BMC)
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Secretary (North West Area)
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Solent University
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External Panel Member for sports and exercise sciences
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University of Central Lancashire
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Research Assistant
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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
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