Alec Diamond
Summary
I am a highly motivated and independent individual with a passion for sport and exercise. My goal is to optimise athlete performance through strategic training programs and fostering a culture of excellence. As a high performance athlete in the discipline of decathlon, I understand first-hand the requirements of athletic performance and rehabilitation programs and have reinforced this knowledge through my professional experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Cranbrook School
02.2021 - Current
- Deliver strength and conditioning programs for students of various skill levels, focusing on improving strength and overall athletic performance
- Educated athletes on proper lifting technique, reducing the risk of injury during weight room sessions.
- Conduct fitness testing and performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and track progress over time
- Designed and delivered speed and agility sessions to improve running and jumping mechanics of students in years 3 to year 12
- Created a positive training environment by fostering strong relationships with athletes, coaches, and support staff
- Reduced injury rates through detailed assessments, targeted mobility exercises, and proper movement pattern training
- Ensured the maintenance of a clean, organized facility by developing efficient equipment storage solutions and enforcing cleanliness standards among users
- Annual child protection, WHS and risk management training
Strength and Conditioning Coach
UTS Sydney - AFL And Water Polo Teams
10.2022 - Current
- Deliver team training sessions and game day preparation contributing to the overall success of the sports program.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to UTS Exercise Science students during their internships.
- Design and execute strength and conditioning programs for athletes of various skill levels, focusing on improving speed, agility and overall athletic performance.
- Coordinated scheduling with other coaching staff members to ensure seamless integration of strength and conditioning sessions within overall practice plans.
- Implemented sport-specific conditioning drills to improve athletic capabilities in various team sports.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Athletics Coach
Cranbrook School
01.2021 - Current
- Coach all athletic disciplines and skill levels
- Successfully mentored assistant coaches, providing guidance on best practices in coaching methodologies and techniques.
- Program and deliver fun and engaging training sessions for athletes
- Analyse and monitor training loads for individual athletes to prevent injury
- Liaise with other coaches/selectors for team management and selection for competitions
Athletics Coach
Little Athletics NSW
01.2017 - Current
- Program and deliver fun and engaging training sessions for children and teens at school holiday camps
Athletics Coach
Northern Suburbs Little Athletics
10.2016 - 03.2021
- Coach the club little athletes over all disciplines
- Taught fundamental movements to beginner athletes
- Improved athlete skill levels through targeted coaching sessions and personalised feedback
Athletics Coach
St Aloysius' College
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Provide coaching to students in all athletic disciplines.
- Liaise with other coaches / selectors for team selection for CAS championships
Education
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science -
Australian Catholic University
11.2022
Higher School Certificate -
St Aloysius' College
12.2015
Skills
- Proficient in designing and implementing periodised training programs
- Highly analytical thinker with demonstrated talent for identifying, improving and streamlining complex skills and processes
- Proven ability to work in a team as well as independently
- Experience working with athletes of all ages and skill levels
Certification
- 2023, Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Accreditation - ASCA Level 1
- 2023, First Aid / CPR Certified
- 2020, Level 3 Jumps Coach - Athletics
- 2018, Level 2 Sprints Coach - Athletics
- 2016, Smart Rugby Coaching Certificate
- Working with Children WWC 0953262E
Accomplishments
Australian Representative Decathlon
- 2023 World University Games, China, 3rd
- 2022 Commonwealth Games, Birmingham, 5th
- 2021 NSW State Decathlon Record Holder
- 2019 World University Games, Italy, 2nd
- 2016 World U20 Championships, Poland
Volunteer Experience
UTS Norths Athletics Club - Committee Member, 2020 - Current
- Involved in the design, planning & fundraising for the upcoming major works upgrade of Rotary Athletic Field in 2025.
- Involved in keeping UTS Norths as the largest and most successful club in the state.
References
Paul Hallam, Head of Athletic Performance, Cranbrook School, 0410 460979
Lachlan Dodd, Head of Strength and Conditioning, UTS, 0400 653500
Nils Hestermann, General Manager of Performance and Pathways for Athletics NSW, 0420 257533
Timeline
Strength and Conditioning Coach
UTS Sydney - AFL And Water Polo Teams
10.2022 - Current
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Cranbrook School
02.2021 - Current
Athletics Coach
Cranbrook School
01.2021 - Current
Athletics Coach
Little Athletics NSW
01.2017 - Current
Athletics Coach
Northern Suburbs Little Athletics
10.2016 - 03.2021
Athletics Coach
St Aloysius' College
08.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science -
Australian Catholic University
Higher School Certificate -
St Aloysius' College
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