David Smith

BSc (ExSc), ESSA, ASCA Co-founder & Head Performance Coach

Qualifications:

BSc Exercise Science (Sports Science)
Diploma in Fitness: Fitness Specialist
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Accredited Exercise Scientist
Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA), Accredited Coach
Functional Movement Systems (FMS), Level 2 Practitioner
Australian Weightlifting Federation (AWF), Accredited Coach

Specialty areas:

Injury prevention and rehabilitation through functional screening and movement
Sports performance
Olympic weightlifting
Physique change and competition preparation, 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.”