David Bourke
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Strength and Conditioning Coach with a proven track record at Sydney University, specializing in athletic development and injury prevention. Expert in designing tailored programs that enhance performance metrics, while effectively leading a team of coaches. Skilled in GPS analysis and committed to fostering athlete success through innovative training methodologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Sydney University
Sydney, Australia
09.2024 - Current
- This role requires me to develop highly individualised Strength and Conditioning programs for elite and semi-elite athletes and teams across Rugby Union and Rowing.
- This includes all athlete testing and profiling, strength and conditioning programs, speed and agility development as well as overseeing all return to training and return to play protocols.
- This role also requires me to manage a team of 3 S&C coaches, 1 Sports scientist and multiple S&C interns.
Strength and Conditioning coach
Sydney University
Sydney, Australia
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Designed tailored strength and conditioning programs for diverse athletes, enhancing performance metrics and contributing to overall team success.
- These athletes included Rugby, Netball, Tennis and Soccer across multiple competitive levels, age groups and training ages.
- I was responsible for all sports science and injury rehabilitation for these athletes, this included all return to training and return to play protocols.
Strength and conditioning coach
St George Illawarra Dragons
Sydney, Australia
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Designed, developed and implemented specific strength and conditioning programs aimed at developing strength, power, speed and agility for Rugby League athletes.
- This included programming and delivery of gym programs, field based speed and conditioning sessions and all workload monitoring including GPS data.
Education
Professional Level 2 -
ASCA
06.2027
Master of Exercise Science - Strength and Conditioning
Edith Cowan University
07.2022
Bachelor of Health Science - Sport and Exercise
Western Sydney University
11.2017
Skills
- Athletic development
- Program development
- Injury prevention
- Team leadership
- Intern development
- GPS analysis
- Strength training
- Sports rehabilitation
- Conditioning techniques
- Athlete assessment
- Performance coaching
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Sydney University
09.2024 - Current
Strength and Conditioning coach
Sydney University
01.2022 - 09.2024
Strength and conditioning coach
St George Illawarra Dragons
11.2018 - 12.2021
Professional Level 2 -
ASCA
Master of Exercise Science - Strength and Conditioning
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Health Science - Sport and Exercise
Western Sydney University
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