Ben Haining
YSCA chairman Ben Haining has been involved in Youth S&C for well over a decade, as well as being the first independent school full time S&C coach in the UK.
Ian is a current strength and conditioning coach and former professional cricketer. His current role is Lead S&C coach for Yorkshire County Cricket Club, one of 18 professional cricket teams in the UK. He has a BSc in sports performance and is accredited by the UKSCA. Ian was previously Strength and Conditioning Coach for Essex County Cricket Club and has worked with a wide range of sports and populations from world champion kayakers, professional snowboarders, amateur rugby teams, to the general public. At Leeds Metropolitan University Ian worked with junior TASS athletes and high performance teams including hockey and badminton along with a number of junior athletes in different sports, which gave him a well rounded profile of experience and expertise which he enjoys sharing as a coach and athlete mentor.
YSCA chairman Ben Haining has been involved in Youth S&C for well over a decade, as well as being the first independent school full time S&C coach in the UK.
Internationally regarded as a leader in athletic development and youth wellness Kelvin’s curriculum has influenced far and wide.
Brendan has over 12 years experience working with young people in a strength and conditioning capacity through national and regional roles with British Tennis, England Golf and many other teams and governing bodies.
Jared Deacon is the head of academy strength and conditioning at Edinburgh Rugby Club and has over 15 years coaching experience.
Ron is our representive and director in the USA. Ron’s background is college football and he has worked with young athletes for 20 years.
Nick Ward, former lead Strength & Conditioning coach to England Golf. Nick is a leader in the field. His work has influenced many of the faculty to date.
Laurence has spent over a decade working in professional football, including running and managing academy strength and conditioning. His experience with young people is highly extensive.
Ryan comes from a background working in circket and tennis predominantly with young athletes during that time. His current role is the Strength & Conditioning Coach for St Pauls School in London.
As an 15 year veteran S&C coach Dave has delivered to young people for over a decade and is a specialist in weightlifting and strength training for young athletes.