Curriculum Vitae Richard Hunwicks, BSc Hons. ASCC 15 Grange Heights, Southowram Halifax, United Kingdom HX3 9RL 00 44 7702 666 549 [email protected] Marital Status; Single Date of Birth; 20/09/1980 ______
PROFILE An ambitious UKSCA accredited strength & conditioning coach/tutor currently leading the physical performance department with the Salford Red Devils, seeking continued professional development within an elite organisation. Specialising in applied sports science and holistic athlete management, adopting a multidimensional approach to athlete training, performance and injury rehabilitation.
EMPLOYMENT Oct ’13- Current Head of Strength & Conditioning/Applied Sports Science ; Salford Red Devils RL Strategic management & development of performance team to assist optimal athlete progression whilst fostering strategic partnerships with key organisiations. Overseeing and development of sports science, monitoring & recovery strategies reporting directly to the Head Coach Leading & monitoring all strength, power and conditioning preparation including injury rehabilitation Liaison and cohesion of medical & football departments, preparing all team training volumes and schedules using advanced IT solutions. Leading effective staff training and development in-line with elite sport & UKSCA requirements Implementing effective change whilst supporting a development pathway for athletes in the academy programme.
Oct ’12- current UKSCA Coach Tutor Delivery of Olympic Lifting, Programming & Periodisation & Speed Workshops in the north of England to established coaches.
Sept ’12-current Strength & Conditioning Coach; England Knights Rugby League England Knights, leading the high performance program and assisting World Cup 2013 preparation linking club & country commitments. Reporting directly to the head coach whilst collaborating with medical staff regarding player preparation and injury management.
Dec ’10-Oct ‘13 Strength & Conditioning Coach; Leeds Rhinos Rugby League Leading & developing the effective partnership of external support services including hydration studies and body composition analysis with Leeds Metropolitan University High Class Performance Department. Providing periodised, progressive training accounting for seasonal variation in load, training volume & injury, meeting both 1st team & coaching staff needs. Supervision of elite player development group and management of each athletes’ physical development pathway. Leading performance nutrition support to all players including seminars, dietary analysis and structured feedback. Application, monitoring and analysis of GPS tracking and monitoring for all players supporting injury prevention, reporting directly to the Head Coach. Power monitoring as a recovery measure aiding strength diagnosis. Implementation of physical testing protocol and return to play strategy. On-field and gym based conditioning and in depth collaboration on injury rehabilitation with Head Physiotherapist. Responsible for a comprehensive linear & multi-directional speed development programme.
Sept’11 – Sept’12 Head Strength & Conditioning Coach; Wales Rugby League Management and provision of all sports science support whilst competing in 2011 Four Nations and in preparation for World Cup 2013. Responsibility for all elite player physical preparation, strength development, nutritional support and schedule management. Management of match day logistics, pre camp programming, in-camp strength and power maintenance and on-field conditioning.
June 2011 Sports Scientist; Exiles International Rugby League Implementation and delivery of GPS analysis & hydration screening during training and competition. Provision of analysis and feedback to senior coaches and Governing Body the Rugby Football League.
June ‘10- Nov ‘10 Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach, Great Britain Men’s Water Polo; English Institute of Sport. Lead Conditioner to Men’s squad, demonstrating the ability to prioritise, organise & monitor workload in aquatic elite sport in preparation for London 2012. Responsible for design & implementation of all strength & injury rehabilitation pathways, re design of programme structure whilst meeting deadlines & working collaboratively with physiotherapy & coaching team. Providing periodised, progressive training accounting for seasonal variation in load, intermittent European competition, training volume & injury, external contra-indicators and programme restraints. Individual coaching and mentoring to all players including nutritional analysis, lifestyle guidance & injury rehabilitation, contributing to overall education & well being of athletes.
Oct 07- Dec ‘12 Lead Academy Strength & Conditioning; Leeds Rhinos RL. Lead Conditioner Leeds Rhinos Reserve, 18 & 16 Academy, assisting first grade as required consistently demonstrating a proven ability to prioritise, organise & monitor workload. Responsible for design & implementation of all strength & fitness conditioning regimes & player development pathways for 16-20 age group, working in collaboration with the Head of Conditioning.
May 07- June ‘10 Strength Coach & Physiology Lecturer; Rishworth School Individual coaching & mentoring to talented athletes including the IRB Young Player of the Year 2011, Leeds Carnegie Academy players & Great Britain Modern Pentathletes, liaising directly with National Governing Bodies to optimise athlete progression.
Other Relevant Employment
Jan 06- May 07 Trainer and Sports Coach: NRG4 Life Personal Training Sept 04- Dec 06 Health and Fitness Manager; Fitness First (Bradford & Halifax) Dec 03 - July 04 Fitness Coach; Machreiner Personal Training (Kitzbuhel Austria) Apr 00 – Nov 03 Food & Beverage Manager (TUI, Austria)
Relevant Qualifications
Jan’ 2010 UKSCA Tutor (2012) & Accredited Member. July 2008 Leeds Metropolitan University, BSc(Hons)2;1 Sports Science Sept 03- Sept 2006 W.A.B.B.A Cert. in Advanced Nutrition, Kinesiology, Sports Programme Writing, Fitness Assessments & Trainsmart Technology & Cert. in Func. Mvmt.
Professional References available on request.