ABOUT EXPLOSIVE POWER - MY BACKGROUND
EXPERIENCE THAT BUILDS BETTER ATHLETES
MSc Strength & Conditioning. Sport Science. 25+ years coaching experience. And a passion for helping athletes reach their next level.
I first qualified as a Personal Trainer in 2001 and have spent the years since developing my expertise in Strength & Conditioning, sport science and athletic performance.
My qualifications include an MSc in Strength & Conditioning (Level 7), BSc in Sport Science (Level 6), YMCA Personal Trainer Level 3, RFU Rugby Coach and England Athletics Assistant Coach, with my Athletics Coach qualification currently in progress.
I've spent two years working with Northampton Saints Academy as an S&C coach and five years at Northampton School for Boys, where I coached rugby, athletics throwing and indoor rowing.
I've worked mainly with rugby players, rowers and athletes, helping them develop the strength and power required to perform at higher levels.
COACHING POWER. DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE.
I believe effective Strength & Conditioning should have a purpose.
Rather than relying on outdated training methods or bodybuilding-style movements, I focus on developing the strength and explosive power that athletes actually need for their sport.
I use progressive training blocks to build the foundations for more advanced movements and power development, adapting the training to the individual athlete and their requirements.
Where appropriate, I also modify exercises and lifts to help develop the required strength and power while managing training demands and injury risk.
OLYMPIC LIFTING WITHOUT THE INTIMIDATION
I've used Olympic lifting in my own training for years and understand both its benefits and why athletes can find it intimidating.
My approach is simple: break complex movements down, build them progressively and coach you at your own pace.
And you won't spend weeks simply learning movements.
Power development starts from day one. You might be learning the movement, but you're also training.
PROVEN EXPERIENCE
I've been fortunate enough to work with athletes across a range of sports and levels, and I've seen some fantastic results.
INDOOR ROWING
As the Northampton School for Boys indoor rowing coach, I've coached athletes to more than 30 National titles, including British Indoor Rowing Championships and National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships.
ATHLETICS
As a Strength Coach, I've worked with junior shot putters who have won County, Midland and National Championships.
One of those athletes went on to represent England at the SIAB Games in Belfast, winning against athletes from Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
RUGBY
I've helped coach athletes who went on to represent England at U18 and U20 level, as well as working with hundreds of local rugby players across Northamptonshire.
I've also worked with athletes outside the traditional performance environment. One long-term client has progressed from significant weight loss to competing in triathlons, HYROX events and qualifying for the ATHX Games World Championships.
WHY DO I COACH?
Quite simply, I love seeing people develop.
Earlier in my career as a Personal Trainer, I worked with older adults in care homes. Seeing someone stand up after years of believing they would never be able to use their legs again remains one of the biggest achievements of my coaching career.
I get that same feeling of pride when I help an athlete take the next step in their sporting journey.
I love seeing what people can achieve when they develop their physical capabilities, confidence and belief in what they can do.
I love this job. I love helping people. I would love to help you.
READY TO FIND YOUR NEXT LEVEL?
Whatever your sport. Whatever your goal.
Let's talk about what you want to achieve and how Explosive Power can help you get there.
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