Head of Performance Science & R&D

• Sep 2012 - Present

Leading performance innovation through science and technology across Aspire Academy and Qatar FA as part of the countries preparations for hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup.Leading the implementation of performance science service delivery to Aspire Academy and Qatar FA players.Supporting development and implementation of a world class (~$100m) high-performance training centre as part of Qatar FA’s long-term (~10 years) elite player performance strategy for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Leading performance innovation through science and technology across Aspire Academy and Qatar FA as part of the countries preparations for hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup.Leading the implementation of performance science service delivery to Aspire Academy and Qatar FA players.Supporting development and implementation of a world class (~$100m) high-performance training centre as part of Qatar FA’s long-term (~10 years) elite player performance strategy for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Head of Performance Science & R&D

• Sep 2012 - Present

Leading performance innovation through science and technology across Aspire Academy and Qatar FA as part of the countries preparations for hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup.Leading the implementation of performance science service delivery to Aspire Academy and Qatar FA players.Supporting development and implementation of a world class (~$100m) high-performance training centre as part of Qatar FA’s long-term (~10 years) elite player performance strategy for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Leading performance innovation through science and technology across Aspire Academy and Qatar FA as part of the countries preparations for hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup.Leading the implementation of performance science service delivery to Aspire Academy and Qatar FA players.Supporting development and implementation of a world class (~$100m) high-performance training centre as part of Qatar FA’s long-term (~10 years) elite player performance strategy for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Professor (Exercise Physiology)

• Aug 2015 - Present

Assistant Professor (Exercise Physiology)

• Sep 2011 - Jul 2015

Led the strategic direction of the Football Exchange, an internationally recognised research unit delivering world-class research, high quality education and applied enterprise solutions to the global football industry.Research activities encompassing; 1. Mechanisms underpinning the efficacy of athlete recovery interventions 2. Player loading including periodisation strategies, efficacy of physiological and mechanical loading metrics and validation of tracking technologies 3. Development of strategies for monitoring player training status.Consultancy activities to elite clubs, national governing bodies, leading technology providers and key stakeholders in the global football industry

Lecturer-Principal Lecturer (Exercise Physiology)

• Jan 2004 - Aug 2011

Performance Science Consultant

• Nov 2008 - Present

Delivering performance science innovation across various areas of the high-performance support team (senior teams) to generate competitive advantage. Delivering performance science innovation across various areas of the high-performance support team (senior teams) to generate competitive advantage.

Lecturer in Exercise Physiology

• Sep 2002 - Dec 2003

Performance Coach

• Sep 1997 - Aug 2002