Charlotte Matheson-Watts
Sydney,NSW
Summary
I have an extensive background in strength and conditioning within tactical and international high performance settings. My experience is complemented with post graduate studies in strength and conditioning and exercise science. I have proven experience in developing comprehensive fitness programs, and a passion for supporting law enforcement personnel.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Barker College
02.2024 - Current
- Designed, developed and coached strength and conditioning programs for the school rugby and netball teams.
- Worked closely with teachers, administrators, coaches and athletic directors to align strength and conditioning programs with the school's educational and extracurricular objectives.
- Led and designed year 7-12 students in compulsory and optional strength and conditioning classes.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance at all sessions.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
NSW Police RECON
Sydney, NSW
01.2023 - Current
- Design and deliver individualized strength and conditioning programs to injured officers and staff with musculoskeletal injuries as well as enabling those with psychological injuries to exercise and gain skills to facilitate their recovery
- Work alongside the RECON physiotherapist and psychologist to facilitate a multidisciplinary approach of the officers return to work
- Created a strong relationship with Health, Wellbeing and Performance and collaborated on projects such as specialist unit testing
- Assist with development of internships from UTS and expose them to a high performance environment
- Provide timely and up to date information related to multiple issues and sensitive information
- Build strong relationships with commanders and managements to educate commands of health safety and risk management
- Present at police commands and PTI conferences on behalf of RECON and my individual personal experiences
- Worked with injury management advisors on strategies for preventing injuries and managing rehabilitation.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSISTANT COACH
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Served in a supervisory capacity when the director was absent
- Collaborated with all administration, athletic training, head coaches and support staff
- Designed and implemented all aspects of S&C for Women's Basketball, Women's Volleyball, Golf and Bowling (Top 10 in USA)
- Included monitoring and development of, weight room, conditioning, speed/skills and recovery sessions
- Assisted with the remainder of Olympic Sports (Men's basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Tennis)
- Attended all practices and traveled across the USA with Women's basketball for all games
- Led all aspects of S&C (Won C-USA Season 2022)
- Responsible for First Beat Heart Rate monitoring for all basketball athletes
- Director of Social Media
- Provided nutrition education for all teams
- Aided in developing athletes at varying levels from beginner to elite.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSISTANT
Lincoln Memorial University
Cumberland Gap, Tennessee
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Fully responsible for six athletics teams including: Women's Lacrosse, Women's Volleyball, Men's and Women's Tennis, Cheerleading, Men's and Women's Bowling , Field Hockey
- Director of Social Media
- Assisted with creating and leading the Internship Curriculum
- Designed and delivered annual periodization plans, weight room and field training sessions for all athletes
- Implemented Push Velocity Based Training devices with advanced teams and athletes
- Worked directly with strength staff, team head coaches, assistant coaches, GA's, sports medicine etc
- Attended and assisted with team games, award ceremonies and team development sessions
- Ensuring a supportive and successful environment to create robust, durable athletes geared towards leadership
ASSISTANT STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Dartmouth College Athletics
Hanover, NH
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Coached 36 Division I varsity and club athletic teams during lifts, testing, monitoring, on and off field conditioning
- Trained football athletes as well as the group of injured players
- Monitored and assisted development of 36 programs
- Participated in research/S&C projects and presentations alongside strength staff and coaches
- Equipment management/set up
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Dartmouth Men's Rugby Club
Hanover, NH
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Periodized and monitored athletes during their on and off-season weight room and field sessions
- Planned, and implemented structured movement preparation for each training and game
- Configured Statsports and VxSport GPS units for each player, downloaded and reported statistics to the head coach
- Instructed and taught lifting and conditioning movements
- Directly worked with athletic trainers for injured athlete's
- Assisted with field skill development
Strength and Conditioning Coach Intern
Otago Rugby Academy
Dunedin, Otago
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisted the two academies of 30 men and 25 women throughout their weight room and field sessions
- Instructed and Monitored athlete's during lifting and conditioning tests
- Led movement prep
ASSISTANT STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Woodford Sports Science Consulting
Melbourne, Victoria
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Coached weight room lifting techniques and conditioning for 20+ athletes
- Assisted high level athletes in boxing, AFL, NFL, snowboarding, sprinting, basketball, junior development, etc
Education
Master of Counseling - Mental Health Counseling
LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, USA09-2028
Master of Arts - High School Teaching
Charles Sturt University
NSW01-2025
Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Science - Strength And Conditioning
OTAGO POLYTECHNIC
Dunedin, NZ11.2019
Bachelor of Physical Education - Exercise Science
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Dunedin, NZ12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Dunedin, NZ05.2017
Skills
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Communication
- Relationship Building and Management
Certification
Working With Children Check, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, First Aid-AED, Woodford Sports Science Consulting Applied Strength Power and Speed Certificate, Level 1 & 2
References
ROBERT MCCULLAGH, Manager, RECON NSW Police - Current Manager
SAM NORTHCOTT, Director of Strength and Conditioning, Barker College - Current Manager
BLAKE TALOS, Director Of Sports Performance, Louisiana Tech Athletics - btalos@latech.edu - Former Director
Timeline
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Barker College
02.2024 - Current
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
NSW Police RECON
01.2023 - Current
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSISTANT COACH
Louisiana Tech University
09.2021 - 12.2022
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSISTANT
Lincoln Memorial University
08.2020 - 09.2021
ASSISTANT STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Dartmouth College Athletics
09.2019 - 06.2020
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Dartmouth Men's Rugby Club
08.2019 - 06.2020
ASSISTANT STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Woodford Sports Science Consulting
03.2019 - 05.2019
Strength and Conditioning Coach Intern
Otago Rugby Academy
02.2019 - 06.2019
Master of Counseling - Mental Health Counseling
LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts - High School Teaching
Charles Sturt University
Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Science - Strength And Conditioning
OTAGO POLYTECHNIC
Bachelor of Physical Education - Exercise Science
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
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