Chris Ferriter
Jesmond,Newcastle Upon Tyne
Summary
Driven and multi-skilled S&C coach / educator with a proven ability for creating positive change in a range of high performance sports across every stage of long-term athletic development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Newcastle University
2015.09 - 2026.07
- Lead S&C for Rugby Union and Basketball performance programmes.
- Coordinated sport science and physiotherapy services.
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Newcastle Eagles Basketball
2024.08 - 2026.07
- Lead S&C for the men's Super League Basketball and European North Basketball programme.
- Applied S&C and sport science support within a multi-disciplinary team.
S&C Tutor
Institute of Swimming - S&C Tutor
2024.03 - 2026.07
- Level 3 qualified coach educator and assessor
- Delivered education and assessment for S&C coaching in accordance with IOS and Swim England guidelines.
Lead S&C
City of Sunderland - Amateur Swim Club (COSASC)
2015.10 - 2022.10
- Lead S&C and creator of a comprehensive athletic development pathway from FUNdamentals to International level.
- Developed and implemented an S&C framework alongside a physical competency screening and race day process.
Consultant S&C
British Para Swimming
2017.01 - 2020.07
- Consultant S&C supporting numerous athletes on the world class programme.
- Delivered S&C support to athletes both domestically and internationally during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic cycle.
Regional S&C Coach
Munster Rugby
2013.09 - 2014.05
- Provided regional S&C support to sub academy players, focusing on skill development and physical readiness.
- Conducted performance analysis across all stages from 1st team to schools rugby, contributing to strategy development and player progression.
Education
Master of Science (MSc.) - Strength & Conditioning
Northumbria University
Newcastle Upon Tyne2015
Bachelor of Science (BSc.) - Sport & Exercise Science
University of Sunderland
Sunderland2013
Skills
- In depth understanding of the physical demands of rugby union and the profiling of successful performers
- Innovative and open-minded approach to long-term athletic development
- Inherently able at developing effective working relationships in diverse environments
- Adaptable working style to meet the needs of the performance team
- Excellent interpersonal skills within a high performing environment
- Transparent, measured and respectful communicator
- Experienced in implementing gym and lab testing software into a high performing training environment
- Excellent workload management and organisational skills
- Confident in data visualisation and simplifying feedback to maximise impact and learning
Certification
Accredited S&C Coach (ASCC) - UKSCA 2017
Level 3 Educator - Institute of Swimming 2024
Emergency First Aid 2026
Safeguarding Children 2024
Accomplishments
- Tokyo 2021 Paralympics - Team GB Long List Support Staff (DNT) August 2021
- Para Swimming European Championships, Madeira - Support Staff (DNT) June 2020
- British Para Swimming Training Camp, Italy - Team GB Support Staff May 2020
- Performance Coach of The Year Nominee – Team Newcastle May 2023 & 2026
- Newcastle University Environment Award – Team Newcastle June 2024
Referee Contacts
- Available upon request
Timeline
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Newcastle Eagles Basketball
2024.08 - 2026.07
S&C Tutor
Institute of Swimming - S&C Tutor
2024.03 - 2026.07
Consultant S&C
British Para Swimming
2017.01 - 2020.07
Lead S&C
City of Sunderland - Amateur Swim Club (COSASC)
2015.10 - 2022.10
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Newcastle University
2015.09 - 2026.07
Regional S&C Coach
Munster Rugby
2013.09 - 2014.05
Master of Science (MSc.) - Strength & Conditioning
Northumbria University
Bachelor of Science (BSc.) - Sport & Exercise Science
University of Sunderland