Weightlifting coach based in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast

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

Ongoing - PhD (via MPhil) in Strength and Conditioning for Climbing (sport climbing and bouldering)
MSc Sport and Exercise Science;
BSc (hons) Strength and Conditioning;
Level 3 - Certificate in Sports Performance Analysis;
Level 3 - Diploma in Coaching Weightlifting Pending
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 - Talented Athlete Support in Transitions and Education;
Level 3 - Athlete Personal Development and Lifestyle Pending
Level 2 - Award in Understanding Athlete Lifestyles;
Essentials of Weightlifting Programming;
Essentials of Weightlifing teachnique;
Essentials of Teaching Olympic Weightlifting;
Inspiring Positive Behaviour in Sport;
Accredited Anti Doping Advisor;
Concussion: Detection, Management and Prevention;
Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing in Sport;
Coaching for Visual Impairments;

Fitness Professional Qualifications

Level 3 - Certificate in Personal Training;
Level 3 - Diploma in GP Exercise Referral;
Level 3 - Certificate in Pre and Post Natal Exercise;
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;
Complete Kettlebell Trainer Certificate
Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (TTC-300 Vinyasa);
Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (TTC-200 Multi-Style);
Yin Yoga Teaching Certificate ;
Advanced Resistance Training; Techniques, Testing and Prescription
Mat Pilates Fundamentals
Circuit Training Certificate
Childhood Nutrition and Obesity Prevention
Summer Mountain Leader Award;

Education

PGCE Post Graduate Certificate In Education (M14+)
Advance HE - External Examiner Training Certificate
Level 3 - Assessors Qualification (Pending)

Pending Qualifications

(Currently Studying or Awaiting Certification)

Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (TTC-300)
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training
Level 3 - Diploma in Coaching Weightlifting
Summer Mountain Leader Award (ML)

About Me

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:

Adventure sports
Strength Sports
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

Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Sciences
Dual Career Athlete Coordinator - Scholarship Students Athletes
Lead Athlete Lifestyle - Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) and Student Athletes
Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach - Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) and Student Athletes
Research Lead for Mountaineering and Climbing Interest Group

Athlete Now

Director and Co-Founder - Athlete Now is sports directory that connects athletes to verified sports coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, physiotherapists, psychologists, and more.

University College Birmingham and Warwick University

External Examiner for BSc (hons) Strength, conditioning and nutrition. MSc Strength, Conditioning and Performance

Travels and Wandering

Owner
Writer
Adventure Sports Tester
Fitness staff support, cover and trainer - Neilson

Previous Experience

British Weightlifting

Educator for Weightlifting Coaching
Educator for Strength and Conditioning Courses
Licensed - Level 2 Weightlifting Coach
Licensed - Level 3 Weightlifting Technical Official
Licensed - Level 3 World Parapowerlifting Technical official

British Mountaineering Council (BMC)

Secretary (North West Area)

Solent University

External Panel Member for sports and exercise sciences

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