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Barbados Olympic Association Youth Project PodiumHead Strength & Conditioning Coach
Jun. 2024Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados• Leading on testing, program design, and implementation for the Barbados Olympic Association Youth Project Podium, a pilot program focused on developing promising young athletes aged 14-25 across multiple disciplines
• Designing tailored training programs in preparation for the 2025 Panam Games
• Analyzing competition performances to identify areas for strength and conditioning improvements, contributing to enhanced competitive edge
• Managing scheduling and logistics for training sessions, ensuring optimal use of facilities and equipment
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding program provision with excellent results
• Utilizing cutting-edge technology and equipment to analyze athletes' performance metrics, providing data-driven feedback for improvement
• Designing and implementing tailored strength and conditioning programs for athletes across various sports, enhancing their performance and reducing injury risks
Barbados Adventure RaceRace Director
Dec. 2018BarbadosPioneered Barbados' first green obstacle course racing programmme, set up to physically and mentally challenge participants. - Design and run fun but demanding series of challenging race events, in a way that is safe, exciting, and inspiring.
- Includes 3K & 5K Obstacle Course Race qualifier for OCR World Championships, 5K Team Event and Corporate Challenge 5K for up to 300 participants including local politicians and TV personalities.
- Hosting annual Youth Obstacle Development Camp.
- Hosted World Obstacle Caribbean Championships in 2022 and 2023.
- Secured sponsorship for events from financial services, sporting, hospitality & retail organisations. - Participated in 'Give Back' scheme, offering university and tertiary students voluntary hours to meet undergraduate course requirements.
Run for Life EventsRace Director
Sep. 2000 - Oct. 2009Founder of Run For Live registered charity, promoting the benefits of health and fitness through regular physical activity. - Race Director for Run for Life Weekend, incorporating various fitness events including 5K run & walk, mountain bike ride, swimming and kids event.
- 1st event in Barbados to use chip timing and sponsored welcome packs.
- Achieved highest registration numbers at the time for an island event of 2500 participants.
- Successfully pitched sponsorship to Adidas in Panama as well as bringing on board Digicel and Life of Barbados.
- Designed and delivered programmes and events for the Amarone Charitable Trust.
- Administered sports development fund with budget of 100K per year.
GSM Fitness Consultants/GG Perform Sports Performance Coach
Jan. 1999Founder of Barbados' 1st fitness and personal training consultancy, focusing on developing 'Move Better, Perform Better, Feel Better' programmes to improve and enhance performance for professional and elite athletes. - Incorporating ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Exercise Physiology and data driven, science and research based methods that are safe and effective, into all aspects of programme design and development.
- Includes VO2 testing, RMR resting, blood lactate testing, gait analysis, functional movement screens and anaerobic speed reserve analysis for individual and team sports.
- Online coaching for international clients in Switzerland, Middle East, US, UK and Germany.
- Training elite athletes including Mario Burke, World Youth bronze medallist for U20 100m & Double Carifta gold medallist 200m; Kierre Beckles, 100m hurdler & NACAC U23 Championships silver medallist; Kimberley Gittens, World No.8 ranked amateur boxer; Kodi King, National Karate Champion & Commonwealth bronze medallist; Chelsea Tuach, World No.6 ranked surfer.
Surfside Wellness CentreFitness Center Owner
May. 1997BarbadosMulti purpose and innovative fitness facility with the most exciting and wide ranging of exercise programmes in Barbados designed to help you feel, perform and live better. - 1st fitness centre in Barbados to have a dedicated personal training department.
- Designed a range of programmes including the 1st boxercise and senior fitness programmes in Barbados, as well as Bosu and Rep Reebok workout programmes.
- Opened the 1st combat fit studio in Barbados, 'Fight n Fit', incorporating Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, cardio kickboxing & Youth after school boxing programmes.
- Developed corporate wellness programmes for some of the largest retail and financial services organisations in Barbados including Sagicor Life, CIBC Bank & Massy Distribution.
- This included blood testing to assess coronary heart disease factors, recommending personalised and bespoke fitness programmes, collating & analysing data and monitoring and reporting back on individuals' progress.
- Launched range of merchandise and nutritional supplements.
- Recruited, trained and manage a team of up to 20 staff including coaches, trainers, management, admin and sales to ensure high-quality sports instruction and service delivery.
- Financial management including P&L and budgetary responsibility.
- Leading on all marketing activities including social media, email campaigns, content creation, press articles, events, lead generation and data insights.
- Co-host of Barcase podcast series discussing obstacle racing and fitness.
Harrison CollegeMathematics & Physics Teacher
Sep. 1994 - Jul. 1996Barbados
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