Lead, develop and deliver the Sports Science provision for Colchester United’s first team.
To optimise physical performance of all players individually and collectively in readiness for match day performance and long-term player development. With a special focus on athletic development & player availability.
- Co-ordinate and lead the sports science provision for the First Team.
- Deliver the department’s philosophy of developing athletic performance while ensuring players are physically robust to meet the demands of an EFL programme.
- Deliver a programme of physical assessments to measure physical capabilities & analyse progress using objective data such as GPS & force plate monitoring.
- To design, develop & monitor individualised strength & conditioning programmes.
- To plan & lead individual & collective Pre-habilitation sessions.
- To plan & deliver on pitch preparation on both training & match-days.
- To lead & educate staff & players regarding nutrition for both training & match day preparation & recovery protocols.
- To collaborate with the Medical department to integrate return to play programmes.
- To integrate with all Academy department staff to deliver a holistic development programme for all players.
- Always have accountability and responsibility for safeguarding.