Strength and conditioning
The strength and conditioning team is integral to the Performance Sport programme. They provide comprehensive and specialised coaching to enhance the physical performance of our athletes.
The department combines strength training, power development, speed and agility work, mobility and flexibility exercises, and injury prevention strategies to ensure that our athletes are prepared to tackle the demands of their sport.
The team is led by Adam Lancaster, a highly qualified and experienced strength and conditioning coach, who works closely with individual athletes, teams and coaches.
Adam's philosophy
As the Head of Strength and Conditioning, Adam's approach is focused on reducing injury, moving better, getting stronger and becoming more explosive.
Addressing the specific requirements of each athlete is key and Adam incorporates a competency approach, where exercise selection is progressed through an athlete's ability to achieve landmarks within each phase.
Contact Adam
"Adam has been very supportive to me during the past three years, adjusting all my sessions to help me get through a major hip injury. Thanks to his expertise, I was able to come back quickly to professional competitions and stay injury free. Adam is constantly developing and studying. He will often surprise me with innovative ideas that make the training more enjoyable and entertaining."
"Adam goes above and beyond, learning about the demands of my sport so that he can create a tailored programme to help me achieve my sporting goals. He cares for my wellbeing and regularly checks in with me, adapting workouts if necessary so that we make the most of each session. His focus on quality over quantity has helped me keep my body injury free while making massive gains."
"Adam helped me every day at UWE. He creates specialised plans, ranging from strength training to plyometrics to conditioning. Adam analyses body movements and implements in-depth testing to understand what areas an athlete needs to work on to take the next step in strength and explosiveness. I put up some of the best testing numbers in my life daily while working with Adam. Championship-calibre programmes deserve a championship-calibre strength coach and Adam is just that."
Performance athlete support
Nutrition
UWE Performance Sport nutrition department works to optimise the performance and wellbeing of athletes through nutritional support and education.
Sports therapy
The sports therapy department at UWE Performance Sport provides exceptional care and treatment services tailored specifically for elite athletes.
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