Support coaches and athletes with developing and optimising their strength and conditioning development.

Process: 

• In conjunction with the technical coach and other service providers, helps identify athlete specific needs.
• Work with the coach to develop athletic specific interventions.

Outcome:

• Optimise training adaptation and performance.
• Develop bespoke solutions to performance questions.
• Deliver objective, evidence based information training programmes specific to the individual athlete.

Examples of Strength and Conditioning Support:

• Programme design: The strength and conditioning scientist can work alongside the technical coach to assist them in designing specific programmes that will address the identified needs.
• Technical coaching: The strength and conditioning scientist can support the coach in developing optimal technique in key lifts and movements.
• Strength Diagnostics: Specific strength qualities can be measured and tracked throughout the course of the year to ensure that the strength and conditioning programme is being effective and achieving its goals.
• Daily monitoring: Strength and conditioning science examines the acute responses to strength and power training, using a range of technologies (e.g. strength diagnostics, heart rate variability (HRV) and blood markers). By evaluating training as it happens, the athlete and coach can objectively monitor what impact a particular session has had on the body and structure the week accordingly.
• Competition support: By monitoring explosive performance, strength and conditioning science can support the coach in ensuring that warm up is optimal for competition performance.

Dr Michael Johnston (Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach)