Matthew rees
London ,Surrey
Summary
Graduated with a Master's Degree in Strength and Conditioning from Cardiff Metropolitan University in July 2025, achieving Merit. Completed a BSc in Strength, Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage (SCRAM) in 2023 with 2:1 Honours. Competed in the Welsh National Championship League and represented the Welsh universities team. Served on the players' committee at Cardiff Met RFC, contributing to one of the largest university sports programs in the UK.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach
Harlequins
London, Surrey
07.2025 - Current
- Have been given the opportunity to volunteer with the harlequins junior academy S&C programme.
- Learned from senior S&C coaches during gym-based and on-field sessions.
- Led pitch-based warm-ups for academy training.
- Assisted in the delivery of sprint mechanics and speed development drills.
- Supported contact preparation activities ahead training.
- Provided technical coaching points to players during gym sessions.
- Assisted with general gym operations to ensure a safe and productive training environment.
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Cardiff High School
Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Completed a Master's placement module as an S&C coach for Cardiff High School's rugby programme.
- Designed and delivered training programmes tailored to the school environment and athlete needs.
- Adapted sessions creatively to maximise impact with limited facilities and equipment.
- Developed a strong enthusiasm for working with young athletes through consistent, hands-on coaching.
- Supported individual player development, tracking progress and improvements week by week.
Assistant Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach
Dragons RFC
Newport, Blaenau Gwent
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Completed an undergraduate placement with Dragons' Junior, Senior Academy, and Women's Academy teams.
- Applied theoretical knowledge to practical coaching scenarios.
- Adapted training programmes to meet individual athlete needs.
- Collaborated with coaches and players to enhance performance outcomes.
- Developed coaching confidence in a high-performance environment.
- Learned to manage the demands of elite-level sport.
- Gained insight into the professional standards required at an elite level.
Education
Master of Science - Strength and Conditioning
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff 09/2023 - 07/2025
Bachelor of Science - Strength, Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff 09/2020 - 07/2023
A-Levels - PE, Politics and Psychology
Wimbledon College
London 09/2018 - 07/2020
GCSEs - 9 GCSEs Including Maths and English
WImbledon College
London 09/2016 - 07/2018
Skills
- Athlete-Centred Coaching
- Performance Testing & Data Analysis
- Adaptability
- Communication
- High-Performance Environment Management
Timeline
Assistant Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach
Harlequins
07.2025 - Current
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Cardiff High School
09.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach
Dragons RFC
08.2022 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Strength and Conditioning
Cardiff Metropolitan University
09/2023 - 07/2025
Bachelor of Science - Strength, Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage
Cardiff Metropolitan University
09/2020 - 07/2023
A-Levels - PE, Politics and Psychology
Wimbledon College
09/2018 - 07/2020
GCSEs - 9 GCSEs Including Maths and English
WImbledon College
09/2016 - 07/2018
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