Synopsis
We conclude the conference by focusing on HOW a #CoachAsLeader can operate in this new climate amidst the pandemic backdrop. We look at the multiple roles that a coach play where he/she puts on the lens of a sport scientist or teacher. We also look at specialised roles of a para-sport coach, high performance coach and community coach to examine how one can be effective in these roles.
Sport Nutrition: 4 Experts, 4 Questions
Dr. Richard Swinbourne, Ms Huang Liyan, Ms Parimala Sivaperuman, Ms Olivia Wong & Ms Cheryl Teo
Session Synopsis
You asked, we will answer!
Together with our coaching and athletic guests, we will address 4 popular questions asked by the coaching community in this fast moving nutrition segment. We will be sharing insights informed by research and practice on nutrition for eye health, tips for weight classified and aesthetic sports, and much more.
Get ready to be empowered with highly applied tools and hacks for your coaching toolkit to build healthier and higher performing athletes.
Presenter Profile
Singapore Sport Institute
Team Lead, Sport Nutrition
Ricco is a New Zealand trained Dietitian through the University of Otago, and completed his Sport Dietitian course with Sport Dietitians Australia. Ricco worked with the New Zealand Rugby Union as their High Performance Nutritionist for National All Black Teams between 2007-2014. Ten years ago Ricco stepped sideways to explore the world of sleep among elite athletes, completing his doctorate with Auckland University of Technology. Ricco is currently the team lead of sport nutrition at the Singapore Sport Institute. Ricco is enjoying the application of both his nutrition and sleep knowledge to our elite sporting environment here in Singapore.
Presenter Profile
Singapore Sport Institute
Sport Dietitian
Liyan is a Sport Dietitian with the Singapore Sport Institute. She works with athletes from Badminton, Table Tennis, Bowling, Gymnastics, Synchronised Swimming and Diving, providing them with team based and individual nutrition support and guidance. Working with mostly indoor sport athletes, her research interest is in vitamin D and its impact on health and sport performance. She also has special interest in working with aesthetic athletes, focusing on carbohydrate periodisation for weight loss. Due to her involvement in aesthetic sports, she set up a screening program aimed at identifying athletes at risk of developing conditions related to low energy availability. Liyan holds a Bachelor degree in Food Science and Technology, a Masters Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and a post-graduate diploma in Sports Nutrition from the International Olympic Committee. She is also level 1 ISAK (International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry) certified.
Presenter Profile
Singapore Sport Institute
Sport Dietitian
Parim is an accredited dietitian, and obtained her Master’s degree in Dietetics from Glasgow Caledonian University, the United Kingdom. She has also completed the Sport Dietitian course with Sport Dietitians Australia. She is currently a sport dietitian at the Singapore Sport Institute and has extensive experience working with both youth and elite level athletes. Her role sees her working closely with skill-based and team sports, advising on their nutritional needs. Her present portfolio also includes providing support for nutrition programmes for community projects conducted by ActiveSG, ActiveHealth and SportCares. She has research interests on the effects of lutein and zeaxanthin on sporting performance, elite athletes’ dietary practices, and examining the effect of lutein and zeaxanthin on visual motor reaction times in baseball and cricket players. She is aiming to pursue a doctorate programme at Waterford Institute of Technology. She is also part of the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland research team and a member of British Dietetic Association, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science and the Sports Dietitian Australia.
Presenter Profile
Singapore Sport Institute
Sport Dietitian
Olivia is an accredited dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration in the United States and the Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association. After graduating from The Ohio State University in Medical Dietetics, Olivia started her career in clinical nutrition, supporting patients with chronic diseases, cancer, and various respiratory conditions. Olivia's love for sports saw her pursuing a diploma in Sports Nutrition from the International Olympic Committee and the move to Sports Nutrition at the Singapore Sport Institute. She is currently working with athletes from Artistic Swimming, Diving, Triathlon and Para Powerlifting.
Presenter Profile
Singapore Sport Institute
Sport Dietitian
Cheryl is an accredited dietitian and has been working with national athletes from a wide spectrum of sports, including water polo, silat and canoe, since 2012. She also leads the water polo programme and coordinates sports science services for the national men's team. She graduated with a Bachelors of Nutrition and Dietetics from Flinders University in South Australia, and a Masters in Science (Research) from the National Institute of Education, Singapore. She has published in the Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise and the Journal of High Performance Sport on weight loss methods in Singapore silat exponents and Japanese wrestlers. Fuelled by her love for food and cooking, Cheryl has a special interest in the behavioural aspects of nutrition in athletes and is an advocate for mindfulness and intuitive eating.
Exploring the Impact of Coaches' Mental Health During Covid 19 - Self Care to care for Others
Mr Joshua Chua
Session Synopsis
This session aims to facilitate a discussion on the importance of mental health and wellbeing of coaches to enable better coaching outcomes to enhance Daily Training Environment
With the current pandemic, the world has come to a standstill. Many economies have stopped, businesses have closed, and sporting events have also been cancelled or postponed. With the Circuit Breaker in Singapore and the enforced measures to reduce the numbers of infection within the community, this has brought about the need to change the way we live and interact with others. This has also affected how coaches go about their coaching sessions. This webinar will share strategies to look after our mental health and wellbeing and cope well with COVID-19, as well as explore new opportunities to grow in these unprecedented times.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding Mental health and importance of self-care
- Understanding impact of coach stressors on coaches' mental health
- Strategies coaches can take to enhance self-care
Presenter Profile
Singapore Sport Institute
Sport Psychologist
Mr. Joshua Chua is a Sport Psychologist from the Singapore Sport Institute and has worked with numerous Team Singapore athletes from multiple able-bodied and para sports, such as Golf, Swimming, Fencing, Tennis, Para Archery, Para Table Tennis. He supports teams at various world-level events as well as at major games, including most recently, the Toyko Paralympics, 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Philippines, 2018 Asian Games and the 2017 SEA Games and Asean Para Games (APG). Additionally, Joshua lectures an undergraduate module in National University of Singapore on Sport Psychology and is an adjunct associate lecturer at Republic Polytechnic for its Basic Sports Science Course.
Understanding the Youth Athlete, A Differentiated Instruction Approach
Mr Hanif Abdul Rahman
Session Synopsis
How often do we enact the same training plan for a seemingly same group of players, but the training session turns out differently and disengaging? How often do we keep stressing the main focus of the training session, but our athletes just do not get it? Have we ever stepped back and considered changing our approach? What then can we consider, in order to change the training plan?
In this session, the presenter will share guidelines for differentiated instruction (DI). DI is a coach's planned and adaptive response to meet the diverse training needs of athletes, in order to maximise their progress. By attempting to understand the athlete holistically, thereafter focusing on the disciplinarity of the sport, participants will, by the end of the session, be better equipped to identify multiple access points to athletes' progress, informed by ongoing formative assessment.
Presenter Profile
MOE PE & Sports Teacher Academy
Principal Master Teacher
As the Principal Master Teacher at MOE PE & Sports Teacher Academy, Hanif conceptualises professional development needs of PE teachers, and does workshops, consultations, networked learning and research. His current interests are in cognitive functions and processes in PE. This adds on to his discourse in character development through PE. He has made several presentations internationally in these areas. Hanif has also represented Singapore in rugby, as well as refereed rugby internationally. His coaching experience includes coaching the Singapore Schools team. For his contribution to the PE and sports fraternity, Hanif was inducted into the Singapore Olympic Academy Roll of Honour in 2012.
Applying Learner-Centred Approaches in FMS development and Multisport Experience
Dr. Miriam Lee, Dr. Jonathan Leo Ng & Mr Reiner Leong
Session Synopsis
Children who are better at moving are more likely to stay physically active for life. Yet, there are decreasing levels of movement competency in children. Movement competence is best developed through engagement in varied movement experiences which also contributes to individuals’ physical literacy.
Designing learning environments that encourage exploring, adapting, and discovering multiple functional movement solutions support the growth of a physically literate child (Rudd et al., 2020). This approach places emphasis on the role of coaches from that of "directive instructors" to that of "creative facilitator".
SportSG piloted two programmes that adopted learner-centred approaches informed by ecological dynamics (e.g., Nonlinear Pedagogy, constraints-led approach) to increase movement competence in children. One pilot encouraged exploration to develop fundamental movement skills through hockey. The other provided varied movement experiences through multi-sport programming.
Participants can look forward to insights from the pilot programmes and practical tips to design and apply learner-centred approaches as part of our coaching practices.
Presenter Profile
ActiveSG, Sport Singapore
Senior Manager
Miriam graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Health Science) with Honours and went on to pursue her PhD at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Her area of specialisation is in motor control and learning for children. She is currently a Senior Manager at Sport Singapore where her work focuses on building the physical literacy of young children through various programmes and initiatives.
Presenter Profile
PE, Sports and Outdoor Education Branch, MOE
Education Officer
Dr Jonathan Leo Ng is an officer with PE, Sports and Outdoor Education branch at MOE and Honorary Research Fellow with the University of Otago. His research interests focus on the application of ecological dynamics theory in sports coaching, pedagogy, and skill acquisition.
Presenter Profile
Sport Development Group, Sport Singapore
Manager
Reiner comes from a strength and conditioning background, having served with NYSI’s Strength and Conditioning Team. His own sporting experiences include previously serving with the Singapore National Rugby team as a player and is also currently a national wrestler preparing for the 31st SEA Games.
Reiner's current role with Sport Singapore is with the Sport Development Group where he works towards enhancing its grassroots and developmental programmes. He desires to see movement solutions creatively applied and encouraged in Sport & Play amongst Singapore’s youths, enabling them to Live Better Through Sports.
Developing Online Sport Psychology Activities to Promote Mental Health Among Children During and Post Isolation
Dr. Lucas Capalbo
Session Synopsis
The purpose of this session is to explore effective strategies to deliver mental health lessons through sport psychology to children online. Children in numerous countries were unable to remain active outdoors and engage with their peers and coaches. As a result, many of them began experiencing higher levels of inactivity, obesity, stress, anxiety, and isolation. A solution to mitigate the effects of long periods of social distancing was found in online activities promoting coping strategies through sport psychology to help children better deal with stress, anxiety, lack of concentration and motivation, and the fear of transitioning back to normality. By attending this session, you will learn how to design and deliver online sport psychology activities tailored to children ages 8-15 through guided-discovery, Q&A, and applied activities, facilitating discussions, using fictional and real characters to promote knowledge, and strategies to help participants transfer their sport knowledge to other contexts.
Presenter Profile
Bloomsbury Football
Youth Coach
Lucas Capalbo is a professional youth coach at Bloomsbury Football in London. Holding a PhD in Kinesiology specialising in the psychosocial aspects of sports from Michigan State University, Lucas has over ten years of experience in coaching and education – developing successful programs in Sweden, Tanzania, England, Italy, and in the US, among others. Lucas considers himself an "academic-practitioner" seeking to bridge the gap between theory and application. His work focuses on youth development, life skills, and coaching education.
Coach Development and Support Cases In Japan
Dr. Masamitsu Ito & Dr. Shigeki Sarodo
Session Synopsis
The purpose of this session is to expose the audience to examples of coach development in Japan, and to trigger new learning about methodologies for improving the quality of coaching from each audience perspective.
This session is composed of two parts: 1) coach learning through online coach education programs, and 2) coach learning through in-situ coach support and mentoring. In the first part, online coach/coach developer development programs by Japan Sport Association (JSPO) as well as Japan Basketball Association will be introduced. In the second part, some coach support cases by the Centre for Coaching Excellence of Nippon Sport Science University will be presented. The audience will be asked to have small group discussions in each part.
The audience is expected to walk away with new ideas for specific actions to improve their/their clients’ coaching skills in their own contexts.
Presenter Profile
Nippon Sport Science University, Japan
Professor
Dr. Ito is the Director of the Centre for Coaching Excellence at Nippon Sport Science University and the Deputy Director of NSSU Coach Developer Academy. He is leading the reformed development system in Japan as a lead coach trainer (trainer for coach developers) of Japan Sport Association. Current research interests include effective coaching and coach education/development.
Presenter Profile
Nippon Sport Science University, Japan
Associate Professor
Dr. Sarodo studies philosophy and has a diverse perspective on what a coach should be. He is the key person behind the NSSU Coach Developer Academy and has been involved in the development of international coach developers. In Japan, he has worked as a coach developer for the Japan Basketball Association and as a trainer for the Japan Sports Association to develop coaches and reform the coaching culture.
A. Strength & Conditioning: Strength Training Modalities & Practical Applications for Sport Performance
Mr Kelvin Chua
B. New Synthetic vs Traditional Natural Feathered Shuttlecocks: Mechanical Differences and Players' Responses
Ms Goh Wan Xiu & Mr Kenny Tan
Session Synopsis A
The role of strength training is to improve sport performance and mitigate injury risks. This presentation will share briefly on the importance of strength training and the different training modalities available to help athletes and individuals achieve their strength training goals. Practical applications of work with our national athletes using such training methods will also be shared. With this information, practitioners will better understand the intended use of each training method, and be able to prescribe them appropriately with the groups we are working with.
Presenter Profile
Singapore Sport Institute
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Serving as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Singapore Sport Institute, Kelvin is involved with the physical preparation of athletes in sports including archery, fencing, para-archery, and water polo. He earned a master's degree in sport science and is an accredited Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist under the National Strength & Conditioning Association.
Session Synopsis B
Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced in January 2020 the approval of synthetic feather shuttlecocks in BWF international sanctioned tournaments from 2021 to increase sustainability within the sport, as opposed to the current use of natural feathered shuttlecocks. With the change in feather material, the flight characteristics of the shuttle is likely to be different; considering that it is a high drag projectile with its conical shape and heavier bottom. Consequently, the game-play could be affected. Understanding how this equipment change affects badminton game-play as early as possible is crucial in gaining advantage to perform at the highest level. Therefore, this research was conceptualised in partnership with Japan Institute of Sport Science (JISS) to investigate the differences between the current natural and new synthetic feathered shuttles through mechanical and human testing. Preliminary findings suggest changes in flight characteristics and possible adaptations made by players which will be shared in the presentation.
Presenter Profile
Singapore Sport Institute
Associate Sport Biomechanist
Wan Xiu is an Associate Sport Biomechanist at Singapore Sport Institute and is passionate about helping Singaporeans live better through Sport. With a background in table-tennis, game and movement analysis are ways in which she supports racket sports.
Presenter Profile
Singapore Sport Institute
Specialist Trainee Biomechanist
Kenny completed his Sport Science and Management degree from Nanyang Technological University in 2020. Currently a Specialist Trainee in the Sport Biomechanics team at Singapore Sport Institute, he has a strong interest in maximising the performance of our national athletes.
A. Assessing fitness in a confined environment: Potential usefulness of the burpees exercise
Mr Joshua Tai Qi Jun & Ms Wong Shu Fen
B. Practical Tips on How to "Appropriately" Interpret Our Athlete's Test and Performance Results
Ms Darine Choo
Session Synopsis A
The purpose of this session is to assess the possible usefulness of the burpees exercise in assessing the athlete’s cardiovascular fitness, strength and power.
Due to the covid-19 pandemic, many athletes were confined to their homes. During such prolonged conditions when they were unable to train effectively, it was unpredictable whether athletes could maintain their optimal physical performance when they return to sport. Hence, it is essential to monitor the athlete’s physical condition/fitness without the need for large spaces and special equipment. This presentation describes an original research conducted by SSI sports scientists in assessing the burpees exercise as an exercise test to assess the overall fitness and/or physical condition of an athlete.
Coaches may use the burpees exercise tests described in the presentation as simple tests to monitor their athletes' general fitness and physical condition when athletes are confined to their home for a prolonged period.
Presenter Profile
Singapore Sport Institute
Sport Physiologist
Joshua and Shu Fen are sport physiologists in Singapore Sport Institute. They are recent graduates from Sport Science and Management in NTU. They have keen interest in optimising performance and recovery for athletes, bridging the gap between science and practical applications.
Session Synopsis B
How much of a change in your athlete’s performance before and after undergoing the set prescribed training is considered a real change in performance or simply 'noise' from the test or variability of the athlete's performance? This presentation will be a guide in test selection, data analysis, interpretation and application for an improved training plan. Information such as calculation of test’s technical error, coefficient of variations, smallest worthwhile change will be covered.
This session aims to equip coaches with the skill to appropriately assess, monitor and compare athlete’s performance against others.
Presenter Profile
Singapore Sport Institute
Trainee (Sport Physiologist)
Darine Choo is a recent Sport Science and Management graduate from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. As a current trainee in Singapore Sport Institute, Darine is working with the Singapore Football Association in realising Singapore's aim of participating in World Cup 2034.
Leading up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics game, Darine worked with various athletes in parts of their training program which involves modalities such as hypoxic or heat exposure, cold water immersion and other training monitoring efforts.
With prior experience as a research assistant, Darine had worked on a project focusing on subjective performance measures; OMNI RPE-Color Facial scale.
'Sport Without Boundaries' - Accelerating Potential in Para Sports
Mr Tim Newenham
Session Synopsis
During this interactive breakout session we will explore barriers to communication from a coaching perspective and then share effective ways of overcoming them. This will reference disability categories along with individual learning and communication styles, in order to learn how we may interact more effectively with diverse groups of individuals.
The session continues with exploring how communication fits into a Performance Framework, designed to improve sports performances of people with or without a disability. This Framework detail will also provide coaches with insights into how, for example, sports science can be used to assist them solve athlete performance issues. It will illustrate how a Needs Analysis prioritises interventions and outlines how skilful communication can affect behavioural changes in athletes, leading to sustained improvements . Real life examples of how coaches have successfully integrated sports science approaches will be provided, along with observations from Para athletes, so that attendees may apply these principles and skills in their own sessions.
Presenter Profile
Singapore Disability Sports Council
Performance and Pathway Director
Tim completed graduate and undergraduate studies at Loughborough University in the UK, where he specialised in Sports Science with Management and became an international athlete in javelin and bobsleigh.
His professional appointments have included National Coach, National Coach Mentor, Performance Director, CEO and he has been personal coach to disabled athletes and able bodied athletes alike.
Tim held sports leadership positions in Asia and the Middle East prior to commencing as Performance and Pathway Director with Singapore Disability Sports Council. His passion is helping people unlock their potential both in sport and through sport.
A. Mobile Applications for Measuring Physical Performance in Sport
Mr Julian Lim & Mr Etienne Ding
B. Evidence-Informed Training Plan in the High Performance Gym at the Japan High Performance Sport Center
Dr. Daichi Yamashita & Dr. Takaki Yamagishi
Session Synopsis A
Measuring physical performance is a critical part of any training programme because it allows the coach to evaluate, develop and monitor training programmes. However, the technology and expertise required to do so is often expensive and not user-friendly.
This is especially so for coaches that are not affiliated with a big organisation or universities and have limited resources. But with the rise of mobile applications and the capabilities of mobile devices, this is no longer the case. Mobile applications supported by hardware are now able to measure physical performance easily and economically. For example, mobile applications (such as heart rate monitors, player-based location tracking, or video analysis) that support training are gaining popularity in the sports performance industry.
The use of mobile applications in accessing sports performance will be covered:
- Assessment of lower body power with the measurement of vertical jump
- Testing of maximal strength through tracking the velocity (Velocity Based Training)
- Feedback of skills through movement analysis
- Reducing injury potential through load monitoring
Presenter Profile
AMP Lab
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Julian has been involved in high performance strength and conditioning for the past decade for elite, national and amateur level athletes. He has also completed his master degree in strength and conditioning research, investigating the effects of post-activation on maximal sprint performance of Singapore’s national track and field athletes. His post-graduate studies had enabled him to gain knowledge in the area of strength/power performance monitoring
Presenter Profile
AMP Lab
Sport Scientist
Etienne has coached elite athletes in sports specific fitness, especially in team sports such as football and volleyball. He has also brought and shared his expertise to the general public as he believes sports and exercise science is beneficial to all levels of sporting expertise. In his line of work, he has supported the national youth teams and senior teams at several major international competitions such as the Youth Olympics Game in 2010, Asian Football Confederation games, World Cup Qualifiers and ASEAN Games.
Session Synopsis B
In high-performance environments, athletes are highly trained and highly individualised. Therefore, it is crucial for coaches to optimise their athletes' performance through training programs with consideration of trainability and individuality of each athlete. However, it is one of the most difficult aspects of coaching. In order to give coaches the tools for maximising the performance of their athletes, the Japan High Performance Sport Center has been operating a sports science-equipped training gym known as High Performance Gym (HPG) since 2013. In the HPG, we have three core types of assessments; postural, force/velocity, and aerobic/anaerobic assessments. In this presentation, I would like to introduce these core assessments and their prospect for future uses. My objective is to give coaches additional tools so that they can guide their athletes to reach their full potential.
Presenter Profile
High Performance Gym, Japan High Performance Sport Center
Group Lead
Daichi Yamashita is a researcher and group lead for the High Performance Gym at the Japan High Performance Sport Center. He received his M.S. degree and Ph.D. degree from the graduate school of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). His research interests are in performance measurement systems and performance enhancement training methods for elite athletes.
Presenter Profile
High Performance Gym, Japan High Performance Sport Center
Researcher
Takaki Yamagishi is a researcher at the High Performance Gym of the Japan High Performance Sport Centre. He received his M.Sc. from University of Brighton (UK), and Ph.D. from Abertay University (UK) with the doctoral thesis entitled "Role of active and passive recovery in adaptations to high intensity training". His main research topic is physiological and performance adaptations to high intensity training. He is also interested in physiological determinants of anaerobic and aerobic performance.
A. Olympic Weight Lifting, for Youth Athletes?
(In-Person Practical Session)
Ms Helena Wong
B. Solving the Acceleration Puzzle: A Practical Approach
(In-Person Practical Session)
Mr Amirudin Jamal & Mr Adrian Low
Session Synopsis A
The objective of the session will discuss the benefits of youth athletes performing Olympic Weightlifting as a general preparation, and improvement to athleticism.
The presentation will:
- Debunk the myths of resistance training and youth through evidence-based research and expert recommendations.
- Provide an overview of the benefits of Olympic Weightlifting for youth development.
- Discuss recent trends of adopting Olympic Weightlifting for youth as part of general preparation especially in countries such as the USA.
- Sharing on the methodology in teaching Olympic weightlifting to youths.
At the end of the session, participants will:
- Broaden perspective of youth Olympic weightlifting and the use of it as a tool to develop youth athletes, in their own sport, to their fullest potential.
- Have an understanding of how to teach weightlifting movements to youth using the reverse chain method.
Presenter Profile
Institute of Technical Education
Lecturer, Sport Studies
Helena Wong represented Singapore in Weightlifting under the 53kg women's category at the: 2012 London Olympics, 2011 SEA Games and 2010 Commonwealth Games. She picked up the sport in 2009 while studying at Loughborough University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.
Helena is a sport studies lecturer with the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), the weightlifting coordinator with National Youth Sport Institute (NYSI), and a coach developer with the Singapore Weightlifting Federation (SWF).
Session Synopsis B
Linear acceleration is a universal skill that is required in most sports. Often, there is confusion regarding what types of training should be done and when in the periodisation cycles these exercises should be conducted.
The presentation will:
- Introduce the principles of the Force-Velocity curve.
- Provide a framework for coaches to apply for their sport-specific context.
- Sharing on the methodology in developing linear acceleration.
At the end of the session, participants will:
- Understand the framework and practical coaching applications to develop acceleration.
- Able to apply the framework and develop linear acceleration among athletes.
Presenter Profile
Institute of Technical Education
Lecturer, Sport Studies
Amirudin Jamal is a decorated athlete in Singapore's athletics where he has garnered 4 Silvers, 1 Bronze SEA games medals and the standing National record during his athletics career. He is also currently a Sports Studies lecturer with the Institute of Technical Education (ITE).
Bringing the knowledge that he has amassed to the coaching realm, Amir is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, who has worked with athletes from various sports such as boxing, tennis and athletics.
Presenter Profile
College Central, Institute of Technical Education
Head, Sport Studies Group
Adrian Low is the Head for the Sport Studies group in College Central, Institute of Technical Education, with a Master in Sport Coaching from University of Queensland. Alongside his academic career, he has spent the past decade involved in performance management at Club, Varsity and National level.
He has a passion in sport coaching, and is interested in topics on strength and conditioning, learning motivation, curriculum design, and performance analytics. His current work includes curriculum design, and performance modelling