BRENDAN WYATT
Wollongong,NSW
Summary
I am currently seeking a change in career path, and am actively interested in the Rehab Physiotherapist role with St George. I am a Head Physiotherapist specialising in athlete management and rehabilitation within elite sports, mainly professional soccer. I developed and implemented data-driven injury prevention programs and wellness monitoring systems, enhancing player readiness and performance. I have frequently collaborated effectively with coaching staff and performance teams to align medical strategies with team objectives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Physiotherapist
Macarthur FC
10.2023 - Current
- Head of Medical for A-League, NPL Men's, NPL Women's and academy programs respectively
- Conducted testing, programming, and monitoring of individual pre-activation, strength, and rehab programs, enhancing player readiness for optimal performance throughout A-League seasons.
- Tracked internal subjective and objective wellness and performed external load monitoring through daily wellness checks, weekly screenings, and GPS data analysis, ensuring comprehensive player health management.
- Established medical systems, processes, and protocols at the A-League level and adapted them for our various NPL and academy teams.
- Collaborated with General Manager, Head Coach, and performance staff to align medical strategies with team objectives, directly contributing to improved team performance.
Assistant Physiotherapist
Macarthur FC
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Delivered individual strength, proprioception, and rehab programs for players and provided treatment for injured and non-injured players.
- Provided match day physio services and collaborated with health professionals, ensuring comprehensive player care.
- Monitored daily wellness flags, conducted strength testing, and implemented injury prevention programmes, contributing to reduced player injuries.
- Reviewing weekly screening data, writing and updating injury prevention programs as well individual gym-based programmes
- Supervised team and individual training sessions, recorded and executed sessions using GPS units and data-based targets to enhance performance.
- Attended player appointments with podiatrist, chiropodist, and sports doctor to ensure comprehensive care.
Head Physiotherapist
Wellington Phoenix FC Women
07.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Physiotherapist
Wellington Phoenix FC Men
07.2019 - 07.2021
Physiotherapist
Roland Jeffery Physiotherapy
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Assessed and managed musculoskeletal, work, and sport-related injuries to develop tailored treatment plans.
- Coordinated client rehabilitation efforts through manual therapy, exercise prescription, and referral processes to optimize recovery outcomes.
Education
MASTER OF EXERCISE SCIENCE - Strength and Conditioning
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY
03-2026
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
03-2026
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE - Physiotherapy
AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
01-2017
Skills
- Strength and power training
- Injury mitigation and prevention
- Extensive rehabilitation techniques
- On-pitch performance rehabilitation
- Elite program development
- Athlete wellness monitoring
- Performance GPS analysis
- Coordination of broader medical/performance team
Certification
• Advanced Dry Needling Levels 1 & 2
• ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
• OMT Manipulative Therapy Certificate
• Certificates in Sports Nutrition and Strength & Conditioning (ISSA)
• Functional Movement Systems (Levels 1 & 2)
• First Aid Certificate (Level 3)
• 3 Course - Suicide Awareness and Prevention Certificate
• NZ and NSW Full Drivers License
• ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
• OMT Manipulative Therapy Certificate
• Certificates in Sports Nutrition and Strength & Conditioning (ISSA)
• Functional Movement Systems (Levels 1 & 2)
• First Aid Certificate (Level 3)
• 3 Course - Suicide Awareness and Prevention Certificate
• NZ and NSW Full Drivers License
Professional References
- Dwight Yorke, Macarthur FC / Manchester United, +44 7920 838383
- Cody Williamson, Effifaq Club - Head of Human Performance, +61 4192 21629
- Tim Knight, Matildas - Lead S&C, +61 4004 77463
- Mark Jones, Socceroos / Macarthur FC - Sports Doctor, +61 4229 94614
Community
- Fundraised over $20,000 for Brain Foundation Australia - 170km for AVM (2023)
- Fundraised over $20,000 for The Mental Health Foundation of NZ & Black Dog Institute
- Researched and implemented self-designed ACL re-injury prevention testing in Auckland, NZ (RJP)
- Responsible for helping create 'Mental Health Round' in Hyundai A-League in 2020
- 21 half marathons in 21 weeks for Mental Health - Wollongong 2021
Timeline
Head Physiotherapist
Macarthur FC
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Physiotherapist
Macarthur FC
07.2022 - 10.2023
Head Physiotherapist
Wellington Phoenix FC Women
07.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Physiotherapist
Wellington Phoenix FC Men
07.2019 - 07.2021
Physiotherapist
Roland Jeffery Physiotherapy
01.2017 - 05.2019
MASTER OF EXERCISE SCIENCE - Strength and Conditioning
EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE - Physiotherapy
AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY