Shona O'Connell-Shea
Riverwood,NSW
Summary
Goal-oriented Strength and Conditioning Coach with solid background in building and managing individual and group training programs. Experienced optimizing athletic performance through speed, strength and power conditioning. Detail-oriented, systematic and driven to achieve remarkable results with every athlete.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Conditn
08.2024 - Current
- Educate members on proper lifting technique, reducing the risk of injury during weight room sessions.
- Created a positive training environment by fostering strong relationships with members and other coaches.
Trainer
F45
02.2017 - Current
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
- Sales and Marketing Strategies to reach monthly KPI Targets.
- Created education workshops during challenges such as understanding science behind the movement, trunk engagement session.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Athletics NSW
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Educated athletes on proper lifting technique, reducing the risk of injury during weight room sessions.
- Enhanced athlete performance by designing and implementing customized strength and conditioning programs.
- Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed and endurance.
- Created a positive training environment by fostering strong relationships with athletes, coaches, and support staff.
- Sound knowledge in VALD High Performance Testing Measures as well as TEAM BUILDR.
- Quarterly Testing for each athlete, and Groups where DATA found challenged programs and KPI expectation in each athlete individual programming.
- Weekly check ins with athletes to ensure tracking progress.
- Team Buildr Tracking reports Well Being.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Precision Athletica
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Educated athletes on proper lifting technique, reducing the risk of injury during weight room sessions.
- Enhanced athlete performance by designing and implementing customized strength and conditioning programs.
- Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed and endurance.
- Created a positive training environment by fostering strong relationships with athletes, coaches, and support staff.
- Sound knowledge in VALD High Performance Testing Measures as well as TEAM BUILDR.
- Club Presentations on specifics to Female Athletes
Head of Strength and Conditioning Women'sPathways
Wests Tigers
10.2017 - 10.2022
- Attend Training 4 x per week
- Implementation of Meso Cycles planning for entire season.
- Program Design and Injury Prevention and Prescription
- Lead Warm up and Cool Down game day.
- Speed Mechanics and agility based training protocols.
- Baseline and quarterly testing measures.
- Allied health Liaison with Sports trainers and Physiotherapists and Doctors.
- Wellbeing and Health monitoring RPE.
- Menstrual Cycle Tracking
- Program Design on Team Buildr.
- Level 2 sports trainer + Strapping.
Head Strength And Conditioning Coach
Nationals Indigenous Gems (Rugby League)
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Educated athletes on proper lifting technique, reducing the risk of injury during weight room sessions.
- Enhanced athlete performance by designing and implementing customized strength and conditioning programs.
- Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed and endurance.
- Created a positive training environment by fostering strong relationships with athletes, coaches, and support staff.
Head Strength Coach
Combine Air Hq
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Optimized athletic potential through individualized assessments, goal setting, and progress tracking.
- Served as a positive role model for athletes, exemplifying the importance of hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence both on and off the field.
- Managed budgets effectively while maintaining high standards of equipment quality and facility upkeep for the benefit of all program participants.
- Provided mentorship opportunities within the strength coaching community by facilitating internships or volunteer positions at our facility.
Orange Shirt Sports Trainer
Mounties Rugby League
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Ensured safe practice environments by maintaining equipment quality standards and adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to devise sport-specific strength training routines that addressed individual weaknesses while enhancing overall power output.
- Cultivated a positive team culture by emphasizing the value of teamwork, commitment, and sportsmanship both on and off the field.
- Improved athlete performance by developing tailored training programs and incorporating sports science knowledge.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Cabramatta Leagues Club
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Served as a mentor for younger or less experienced coaches on staff, offering guidance on program planning and execution strategies.
- Reviewed and improved nutritional habits of team members.
- Facilitated team-building exercises to enhance cohesion and camaraderie among athletes, promoting a supportive training environment.
- Managed administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate athlete records, tracking progress over time, updating workout templates as needed.
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Stingrays Netball Club
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Educated athletes on proper lifting technique, reducing the risk of injury during weight room sessions.
- Enhanced athlete performance by designing and implementing customized strength and conditioning programs.
- Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed and endurance.
- Created a positive training environment by fostering strong relationships with athletes, coaches, and support staff.
Education
TAFE
SydneySMA
SydneyASCA
ASCA 07.2024 - 7 2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
ACPE
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW02.2012
Skills
Strength Training Techniques
Vald High Performance testing
Team Buildr Team Herioc
Technique instruction
Personal training background
Documentation skills
Corrective Exercise Implementation
Speed and Agility Development
Periodization Planning
Sport-Specific Conditioning
Olympic Lifting Proficiency
Program Design Expertise
High-Intensity Interval Training
Plyometric Training Methods
Hobbies
Semi Pro Athlete NBL1
Timeline
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Conditn
08.2024 - Current
ASCA
07.2024 - 7 2023
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Athletics NSW
11.2023 - 08.2024
Head Strength And Conditioning Coach
Nationals Indigenous Gems (Rugby League)
04.2022 - 04.2022
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Precision Athletica
11.2021 - 11.2023
Head Strength Coach
Combine Air Hq
12.2020 - 11.2021
Orange Shirt Sports Trainer
Mounties Rugby League
10.2019 - 10.2021
Head of Strength and Conditioning Women'sPathways
Wests Tigers
10.2017 - 10.2022
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Cabramatta Leagues Club
10.2017 - 09.2019
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Stingrays Netball Club
08.2017 - 10.2018
Trainer
F45
02.2017 - Current
TAFE
SMA
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
ACPE
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