David Smith
BSc (ExSc), ESSA (ExSc) Co-founder & Head Performance CoachQualifications:
- BSc Exercise Science (Sports Science)
- Diploma in Fitness: Fitness Specialist
- Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Accredited Exercise Scientist
- Functional Movement Systems (FMS), Level 2 Practitioner
- Australian Weightlifting Federation (AWF), Accredited Coach
Specialty areas:
- Injury prevention through functional screening and movement assessment
- End stage injury rehabilitation & post surgical return to function
- Chronic pain management
- Habit change for physique in training and nutrition
Work experience:
- Pure Sports Medicine (London), Director of Performance
- Australian Institute of Sport, Sports Trainer
- Worcester Warriors (professional UK rugby), Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Ipswich FC Academy, Strength and Conditioning Coach
Interests:
- Snowboarding
- Rugby
- Olympic lifting
- Cooking
Philosophy:
“Health, fitness and performance is not a sprint, it’s an ongoing journey where quality of movement, sustainable training and nutrition approaches will ultimately lead to greater outcomes, whatever your goals.”
