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Sam Loch

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Broad experience as a two-time Olympian, coach, manager and researcher with an ability to support individuals, their families and organisations realise their ambitions.


An actionable understanding of athleticism and the support systems necessary for athletes and coaches to perform better in competition and life.


Capable of understanding nuance, conveying information clearly and a capacity to manage workload effectively. Strong logical reasoning and an ability to implement a strategic vision.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner and Director

The Watt Farm
06.2014 - Current
  • Client focused coaching and exercise programming.
  • Understanding and supporting variety of athletic endeavours.
  • Planning towards specific performance and health goals.
  • Equipping clients with individualized nutrition and recovery strategies.
  • Navigation of evolving challenges like injury, travel, family & work commitments.
  • Provision of knowledge and resources to support performance development and context to create buy-in and momentum.
  • Working with junior athletes and their parents.

Senior Manager Athlete Science

Adidas
11.2018 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for providing specific insight regarding athletes, sport and performance.
  • Managing a broad team of sport science professionals - physiologists, biomechanists and neuroscientists.
  • Working with elite athletes and coaches to support performance at & for key events - Olympic Trials, World Championships and Olympic Games.
  • Create and facilitate relationships with key various stakeholders, including marketing, strategic partnerships, ventures, design, and engineering.

Director of Rowing

St. Peter's College
09.2012 - 09.2017
  • Created a performance culture focused on training and competition, but also proper organization, hygiene, sleep and teamwork.
  • Worked with junior athletes from Year 7 to 12 as well as their parents, teaches and coaches.
  • Implemented a talent development and retention model.
  • Initiated a school-wide strength and conditioning emphasis and facility.
  • Produced athletes that have subsequently represented at state, national and Olympic levels.

Olympic Athlete

Rowing Australia
09.2006 - 08.2012
  • Two Olympic Games in the Australian Men's Eight (2008 and 2012)
  • Two World Championship medals (Bronze - 2010 & 2011)
  • Numerous World Cup medals.
  • Australian Institute of Sport athlete.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Princeton University
Princeton, USA

Certificate - The Science of Well-Being

Yale University

Skills

  • Ability to prioritise
  • Understanding and supporting athletic performance
  • Capacity to work and communicate with various stakeholders
  • Strategic support
  • Operating within a team

Certification

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Timeline

Senior Manager Athlete Science

Adidas
11.2018 - 05.2022

Owner and Director

The Watt Farm
06.2014 - Current

Director of Rowing

St. Peter's College
09.2012 - 09.2017

Olympic Athlete

Rowing Australia
09.2006 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Princeton University

Certificate - The Science of Well-Being

Yale University
Sam Loch