Nick Ward

Nick Ward

Nick has worked in the field of physical performance for over 20 years with a master’s degree from the University of Calgary. He is an accredited strength and conditioning tutor with the UKSCA, and provides education in physical preparation to schools, coaches and clubs. He also consults as the Physical Performance lead to England Golf, Derbyshire Institute of Sport and Sheffield Eagles RLFC. Through his work with a diverse breadth of organisations Nick has supported programmes and centres along a pedagogical pathway to develop athletes to Train well – Eat well – Recover well.

Throughout his 25 years of applied coaching experience he has consistently delivered to young people in both a health and wellness as well as from a performance perspective. Nick is excited about being a part of the YSCA and continuing to guide and develop coaches who will make an impact with the next generation of young people.

 

 

Our Faculty

  • Ben Haining

    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.

  • Kelvin Giles

    Kelvin Giles

    Internationally regarded as a leader in athletic development and youth wellness Kelvin’s curriculum has influenced far and wide.

  • Brendan Chaplin

    Brendan Chaplin

    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

    Jared Deacon

    Jared Deacon is the head of academy strength and conditioning at Edinburgh Rugby Club and has over 15 years coaching experience.

  • Ron McKeefery

    Ron McKeefery

    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

    Nick Ward

    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 Bloom

    Laurence Bloom

    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 Blake

    Ryan Blake

    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.

  • Dave Hembrough

    Dave Hembrough

    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.