Chris Haslam
London
Summary
Dynamic Head of Performance with strengths in player development and tactical planning. Leads multidisciplinary teams to optimise physical performance and align training with tactical requirements. Builds strong relationships with players, enhancing individual performance and team success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Performance & Assistant First Team Coach
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Facilitated collaboration between coaching staff and physical performance team, enhancing player training outcomes.
- Lead and deliver a programme to build players' physical profile to deliver the tactical style of play
- Acted as primary liaison between coaching, sport science, medical, nutrition, and players, coordinating information exchange to implement training plans.
- Developed strong relationships with players, identifying strategies to optimise individual performance levels.
Head of Performance
Brentford Football Club
04.2016 - 06.2025
- Acted as key stakeholder in Brentford FC's evolution from Championship to established Premier League club, influencing strategic decisions and initiatives
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of Strength & Conditioning, Reconditioning, Nutrition, Recovery and Psychology.
- Facilitated communication between coaches and performance staff to enhance team strategies
- Collaborated with club owner and directors to enhance Brentford FC's status and vision for future growth
Head Physical Coach
Denmark National Football Team
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Led physical profiling for Men's International Team to optimise player performance
- Prepared team for Euro 2024 qualification and tournament
- Collaborated with over 60 clubs globally to deliver individualised loading and management for each player
Head of Sport Science (Academy)
Brentford Football Club
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Developed and led football athletic development programme for U18s and U23s, enhancing player performance and readiness for competitive play
Head of Performance
Wigan Athletic Football Club
01.2014 - 01.2015
Head of Conditioning
Brentford Football Club
06.2011 - 01.2014
Head of Academy Sport Science
Brentford Football Club
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Directed football athletic development programme for players aged u9 to u18, focusing on skill development and performance
Head Sport Science Intern
Watford Football Club
06.2009 - 06.2010
Education
Master of Science - Strength and Conditioning
St Mary's University, Twickenham
Twickenham01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Sport & Exercise Science (Performance)
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield01-2011
Skills
- Player development
- Team collaboration
- Sports science integration
- Relationship management
- Tactical planning
- Performance analysis
- Individualised programming
- Adaptive coaching
- Performance monitoring
- Decision making
- Team Leadership
Certification
- EXOS certified trainer
Timeline
Head of Performance & Assistant First Team Coach
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
06.2025 - 02.2026
Head Physical Coach
Denmark National Football Team
06.2023 - 11.2024
Head of Performance
Brentford Football Club
04.2016 - 06.2025
Head of Sport Science (Academy)
Brentford Football Club
01.2015 - 04.2016
Head of Performance
Wigan Athletic Football Club
01.2014 - 01.2015
Head of Conditioning
Brentford Football Club
06.2011 - 01.2014
Head of Academy Sport Science
Brentford Football Club
06.2010 - 06.2011
Head Sport Science Intern
Watford Football Club
06.2009 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Strength and Conditioning
St Mary's University, Twickenham
Bachelor of Science - Sport & Exercise Science (Performance)
University of Hertfordshire