Jarryd Knapp
Head of Athletic Performanc at Southern Districts Rugby Club- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coach
Australian Strength and Conditioning AssociationOct, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate III in Fitness
TAFE NSW -
Certificate IV in Fitness
TAFE NSW -
Club Weightlifting/Sports Power Coach Level 1 License
Australian Weightlifting Federation -
Level 2 Sports Trainer
Sports Medicine Australia
Experience
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Southern Districts Rugby Club
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Athletic Performanc
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Sep 2019 - Present
Oversee all club Athletic development from Colts (Under 20s) through to First Grade inclusive of Strength & Conditioning services, sport science integration and the implementation of a planning and monitoring framework that targets gaps in performance for the playing group. • Lead the Southern Districts performance team in strategic planning and alignment of services to deliver best practice to athletes and teams. • Prescribe bespoke high performance programs that customise prehabilitation, physical preparation and skill development strategies for each athlete • Monitor training loads & track the physiological responses of athletes so that all programmed assessments are used to determine the priorities for future training programs • Liaise with Executive and Staff in a meaningful manner, so that performance targets are attained and long-term milestones are achieved via a structured, well-documented process.
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Triathlon Australia
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strength And Conditioning Coach
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Oct 2018 - Present
Lead the strength and conditioning program for elite Australian and International triathletes competing on the ITU World Cup/World Triathlon Series. • Individual Athlete Performance Planning in collaboration with athletes, coaches, and support teams • Use of online planning and communication systems (Teambuildr, AMS) to deliver strength and conditioning programs, track training data and report on athlete progress • Correspond with Athletes, Head Coach, and Performance Team to ensure programs being delivered align with performance objectives
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Netball NSW
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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NSW SwiftsAcademy Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Jul 2020 - Present
Design and implement pre-season and in-season individualized strength and conditioning programs to meet the needs of the athletes. This includes regular program reviews and updates. • Maintain detailed, accurate and updated athlete records in order to track progress and assess training programs for effectiveness. • Design and perform baseline tests to assess strength and power tracking for each athlete. • Coordinate and implement athlete preparation programs for game day requirements. • Design and deliver rehabilitation programs in collaboration with physiotherapists.
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St Aloysius' College, Milsons Point
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Australia
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strength And Conditioning Coach
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Nov 2020 - Present
Work with the Head of Athletic Development, Directors of Sport and Head Coaches to develop periodised training programs, including testing, movement analysis and individualised player profiles used to drive future physical development at most levels and regularly evaluate programs • Provide assistance to students of all levels and abilities in a positive and engaging manner • Lead, and model, the enthusiasm and culture change required to motivate younger students through strength and conditioning • Collaborate with Head of Sport, and Strength and Conditioning Director, to deliver positive outcomes to all key stakeholders, as well as map key improvement and development initiatives
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NSW Institute of Sport
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Provider, Strength and Conditioning
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Mar 2015 - Dec 2019
• Providing ‘world best’ strength and conditioning support to athletes and coaches as part of integrated performance teams • Working collaboratively with coaches to identify needs of sport programs, set performance goals, develop, monitor and implement plans to close ‘gaps’ to performance • Collaborating with performance teams to develop, implement and monitor Individual Athlete Performance Plans, sport service plans and periodised plans targeting sport identified objectives • Developing and implementing a screening, testing and monitoring approach aligned with NSO needs using AMS as the primary platform to share data with internal and external stakeholders • Assist in the maintenance and operation of NSWIS Performance Support facilities and equipment to ensure the unit remains at the forefront of Australian and international sport
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Fire and Rescue NSW
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Australia
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Public Safety
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700 & Above Employee
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Health and Fitness Advisor
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Jul 2018 - Nov 2018
Design and deliver tactical strength and conditioning programs for firefighters across metropolitan and regional NSW. Present and educate on varied health and fitness topics including manual handing. • Design, implement and evaluate general and firefighter specific health and fitness programs to raise fitness levels, improve operational readiness and minimize health-related absences • Conduct fitness training sessions and individualised lifestyle counselling on topics such as nutrition, physical fitness and cardiovascular risk • Develop and deliver exercise rehabilitation programs for work related and non-work related injuries, including the provision of advice to prevent reoccurrence • Assist in the development and design of policies and strategies to raise and maintain health and fitness levels with FRNSW
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NSW Rugby League Ltd
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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NSW Blues Sport Scientist
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Apr 2017 - Jul 2018
Provide sport science support for the NSW Blues State of Origin squad in the lead up to, and in-camp for multiple State of Origin series • Develop monitoring frameworks encompassing GPS data, daily wellness, and external training load metrics aligned with technology platforms • Develop cloud based file sharing systems to share appropriate in-camp data with internal staff and coaches, and player-specific data externally with relevant stakeholders (NRL clubs) • Facilitate sharing of live match day data with NSW Blues performance team, and broadcast partners (NRL, Catapult, Channel 9), • Coordinate retrospective data post match with various parties (NSW Blues performance team, NSW Rugby League internal performance review, individual player data to various NRL clubs)
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St George Illawarra Dragons
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strength and Conditioning Coach, Development Squads
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Sep 2014 - Aug 2016
Develop and implement Long-Term Athletic Development frameworks in alignment with organisational values • Work collaboratively with coaches and performance staff from Under 16, 18 and 20 age groups, as well First grade to ensure programs delivered enable talented athletes to progress along internal pathways Develop and implement Long-Term Athletic Development frameworks in alignment with organisational values • Work collaboratively with coaches and performance staff from Under 16, 18 and 20 age groups, as well First grade to ensure programs delivered enable talented athletes to progress along internal pathways
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Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strength and Conditioning Coach, Wheelchair Rugby
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2016
Manage the strength and conditioning program for para-athletes of varying abilities (recent injuries re-entering sport to national team representatives) in squad-based environment • Contribute to development of national program physical benchmarks and testing protocols, • Provide performance support to the NSW representative program at national championships Manage the strength and conditioning program for para-athletes of varying abilities (recent injuries re-entering sport to national team representatives) in squad-based environment • Contribute to development of national program physical benchmarks and testing protocols, • Provide performance support to the NSW representative program at national championships
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NSW Rugby League Ltd
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Sport Scientist
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May 2014 - Jun 2015
Assist with data collection, analysis and management to facilitate reporting to athletes, coaches and performance staff Assist with data collection, analysis and management to facilitate reporting to athletes, coaches and performance staff
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Sprint Coach
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
Deliver speed and agility sessions to youth athletes aimed at improving running mechanics and enhancing athletic ability Deliver speed and agility sessions to youth athletes aimed at improving running mechanics and enhancing athletic ability
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Sydney FC
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sport Scientist
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Jun 2011 - May 2013
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Australian Sports Commission
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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300 - 400 Employee
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Active After-school Communities Coach
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Feb 2012 - Dec 2012
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Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Mar 2011 - Oct 2011
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Education
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Edith Cowan University
Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) -
University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Science, (Exercise Science) -
Caringbah High School
Higher School Certificate -
Charles Sturt University
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation)