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.
Ryan is a strength and conditioning coach for elite athletes in a variety of international sports and has many years experience working with young people from a physical development perspective. Ryan has a BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science, an MSc in Maintenance and Enhancement of Elite Sports Performance and is an (UKSCA) accredited coach. Formerly Head of Strength and Conditioning at Surrey County Cricket Club, Ryan is now Strength and Conditioning Coach at St Paul’s School.
As well as coaching Ryan power lifts, plays rugby, surfs, is an avid snowboarder and regularly competes in sprint triathlons. Ryan believes that achieving results in performance comes down to a finely tuned balance of body, mind and soul with consistent high quality hard work, belief and trust.
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.