Lily D'Arcy
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Goal-oriented Strength and Conditioning Coach with solid background in building and managing group training programs from school-based to high-level athletes. Experienced optimizing athletic performance through speed, strength and power conditioning. Detail-oriented, systematic and driven to achieve remarkable results with every athlete.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strength and Conditioning Coach
GC SUNS U16w Academy and Northern Rivers HUB
12.2023 - Current
- Developed and delivered AFL-specific beginner-intermediate progressive strength programs to 40+ athletes.
- Directed on-field conditioning and speed/agility sessions.
- Game-days: organisation of all athletes, directing athlete preparation, on-field warm-ups and activation/pre-hab, and rotations during the matches.
- Worked with assistant staff (physio, sports trainers, and coaching staff), whilst reporting to the head of academy athletic performance.
Program Developer
GC SUNS Fitness App; Playbk Sports
03.2023 - Current
- Develop 168 individual and periodised sessions spanning across aerobic, strength, agility, mobility, speed, and recovery programs.
- Directed and delivered support during the filming of all sessions.
- Produced all voice-over scripts for the programs.
Sports Trainer
Robina State High School
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Wrote fitness programs for classes from years 7 to years 10.
- Directed and monitored up to 25 students at a time during these sessions, many of whom have little gym experience.
- Developed innovative methods for engagement and behavioral strategies.
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Mainland Tactix Netball, High Performance Sport New Zealand
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted strength sessions and technique monitoring.
- Helped develop speed, agility and conditioning sessions.
- Facilitated pre-season and in-season physical testing (Vertical jump, yo-yo, and 15m sprints).
- Used Gym-Aware equipment for power monitoring.
- Lead pool conditioning sessions for whole team.
- GPS load monitoring, needs analysis and program development specifics.
Training Assistant
Sophie Pascoe (Paralympic athlete)
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Timing assistance and stroke rate monitoring during pool sessions.
- Exposed to mental and physical preparation for athletes before Paralympic games.
- Key coaching relationships with facilitators in the high-performing Paralympic space.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Wheelblacks wheelchair rugby
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Lead strength and conditioning sessions for the captain.
- Innovative ways to use equipment for an athlete in a wheelchair with limited upper body functions.
- On-court conditioning and speed/agility programs specific to wheelchair rugby.
Disability Support Worker
N/A
02.2018 - 08.2022
- Assisting with disabilities spanning from Cerebral palsy to Down syndrome.
- Confident with non-verbal children.
- Multi-tasking and problem-solving unpredictable children in social environments.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
Swim Instructor
QEII Swim school
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Swim-based, land conditioning sessions and training sessions with ages 8-16.
- Specific focus on young athletes who require emotional support and social management.
- Directed large groups of young athletes in loud, unstable settings.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
- Directed outdoor conditioning sessions for higher-level athletes.
Education
Masters of Sport Science with Merit -
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ12.2022
Bachelor of Sports Coaching - Strength and Conditioning
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ12.2020
High School Diploma -
The Cathedral School
Townsville, FNQ12.2016
Skills
- Excel and Word - High proficiency
- Organised and efficient time management
- Confident working under pressure
- Innovative approach to new learning
- Compassionate communication with athletes and superiors
- Equipment Maintenance
- Technique Instruction
- Injury Prevention Knowledge
Certification
- Working with children check.
- Blue Card.
- Currently completing ASCA Level 1.
Special Interests
- Women in sport.
- Menstrual cycle led training initiatives.
References
- Chris Pearson, Physio, Chris Pearson Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology, 0451 301 041
- Josh Whitty, Academy Athletic Performance Coach at GC SUNS, GC SUNS, Current, Josh.whitty@goldcoastfc.com.au, 0404 757 069
- Daniel Norton-Smith, Director of Sport at Robina State High School, Robina State High School, (2023 Supervisor), dnort4@eq.edu.au, 0472 843 036
Timeline
Strength and Conditioning Coach
GC SUNS U16w Academy and Northern Rivers HUB
12.2023 - Current
Program Developer
GC SUNS Fitness App; Playbk Sports
03.2023 - Current
Sports Trainer
Robina State High School
01.2023 - 12.2023
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Mainland Tactix Netball, High Performance Sport New Zealand
01.2021 - 08.2021
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Wheelblacks wheelchair rugby
01.2021 - 06.2021
Training Assistant
Sophie Pascoe (Paralympic athlete)
10.2020 - 07.2021
Swim Instructor
QEII Swim school
01.2020 - 08.2020
Disability Support Worker
N/A
02.2018 - 08.2022
Masters of Sport Science with Merit -
University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Sports Coaching - Strength and Conditioning
University of Canterbury
High School Diploma -
The Cathedral School
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