London Swimming proudly presents it's Sports Science Programme aimed at supporting clubs and it's members through improving performance and achieving Swim21.
We have created a variety of options for clubs to choose from whether it needs to be an education session, or a more personal session such as a one to one. The sessions can be delivered to athletes and parents or coaches, and there is flexibility around the options to ensure the delivery meets the needs of the club and it's audience.
On our team we have a Sports Nutritionist, Sports Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Osteopath and a Strength & Conditioning Coach, all of which have worked with performance athletes ranging from County right through to Olympic standards.
The Team
Martin Macdonald – Sports Nutritionist
Martin MacDonald, Performance Nutritionist of Mac-Nutrition.com, graduated from Loughborough University with a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science and an MSc in Nutrition. Martin is the Nutritionist for the GB Olympic Weightlifting team and also acts as a consultant to the Leicestershire Police Force. He has been featured in national newspapers (e.g. The Independent and The Sun), giving expert advice on various exercise related topics. He has also contributed to fitness magazines, including Men’s Health, providing information on both nutrition and training.
He offers advice tailored to meet individual needs and encourages his clients to take responsibility for their own goals. Martin aims to improve his client’s self-awareness while educating them on up-to-date training and nutrition principles. He considers it vital that this process continues with on-going support and inspiration.
Jonathon McCormish – Sports Physiotherapist
Jonathan graduated from Hertfordshire University in 2006 with a BSc (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy. Since graduating he has worked at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, before advancing to his current role as a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist for Suffolk NHS. Jonathans’ work in the NHS includes the assessment of both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions throughout the body and treatment with manual therapy, electrotherapy, exercise therapy and hydrotherapy. He is also involved in the pre/post operative treatment of common orthopaedic conditions such as hip/knee replacement and routine shoulder and knee surgery. Post graduate education and courses include an extensive in-service training programme within the NHS, including osteopathic manipulative techniques, shoulder management and sports injury rehab. Jonathan is currently undertaking his qualification to practice acupuncture.
Jonathan has been working for Ipswich Town FC for the past 2 years, and the ASA and London Swimming for over a year now, operating as Physiotherapist to their level 1 and level 2 talent camps. His work has also involved giving presentations at various London Swimming Conferences, on the importance of Core Stability and Flexibility in Swimming. Jonathans’ background is mainly sport based, having played semi-professional football in Suffolk and Essex . His interest lies heavily in musculoskeletal disorders and in particular sports injuries and rehabilitation. These activities and Jonathans’ own experience of being injured gives him a valuable understanding of what is required from a specific treatment and rehabilitation programme balancing the need to heal with the urgency to return to competition.
Danielle Adams – Sports Psychologist
Danielle completed a BSc in sport science at New Mexico State University and understands and appreciates the important roles of all sport science disciplines and strives to include these when working with an athlete or group. Following that, Danielle gained an MSc in performance psychology at the University of Edinburgh, and is currently working towards a PhD specializing in the prevention of skill breakdown under pressure. She is also undergoing the BASES supervised experience program and working towards BASES accreditation.
Danielle draws upon years of experience as an international swimmer; competing at European and World stages and therefore, understands the pressures of performing at high levels and the skills required to get there. Danielle believes in the development of a ‘holistic athlete’ and strives to uncover and maximise talent in individuals and teams through enhancement of the psychological skills of each individual athlete from planning the forthcoming season to pre-performance routines, mental toughness and performing under pressure. Her experience to date is working with athletes from a range of different sports, such as, swimming, golf, clay target shooting, hockey, long distance running and football.
Tim Allardyce – Osteopath
Tim Allardyce is recognised as a true expert in his field. As a respected osteopath and physiotherapist, he spent 7 years training in rehabilitation, conditioning, biomechanics and kinetics. He has not only worked with a number of top golfers, but has worked with sportspeople ranging from World Champion kayakers and power lifters, to Britain's top female sprinters, International footballers & Olympic weight-lifters, to name just a few.
His work with swimmers ranges from club to National standard.
Tim runs The Sports Injury Clinic, Croydon Physio and Surrey Physio, two successful private practices in South London, and has a team of 10 physios.
Featured in magazines such as Men's Fitness, Health Plus, he is also a regular contributor to Golf Punk magazine and Cycling Weekly. Tim has also presented to audiences in the main hall at the Back Show at Kensington Olympia.
Keith Morgan – Strength & Conditioning Coach
Keith has over 30 years of experience in strength and conditioning coaching for an array of sports, including swimming, diving, athletics and Judo to name a few. Keith has worked with British Diving, since the mid eighties and has worked with local swimmers, most notably Ellen Gandy, he has also been involved in British Weightlifting as an athlete through to becoming part of the British Coaching Team, his roles have included, National Women’s Coach, World Championships Coach & England Weightlifting Team Manager.
His experience ranges to working with County & Regional level athletes right through to Olympic medallists across various sports, and has a wealth of knowledge in sports rehabilitation. If you are looking to improve your clubs strength & conditioning programme or want to understand the benefits & correct techniques then Keith can support you in creating a personalised and individual programme to suit the needs of the club and its swimmers.
There is a range of options available to you as a club to access any of the team members, who will come and provide education and support within your own club environment (unless this is not practical), and at an affordable price. All we ask is for you to provide the venue and we’ll do the rest, it’s that easy!
Bookings will need a minimum 6 weeks, to ensure team members can be booked!
We are currently working on a bookings system, but for more details please contact Jo Calvino
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