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Ben Dixon

Ben Dixon

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    New Business Development Manager at Kitlocker.com

  • Education

    • Worksop Post 16 Centre

      2007 - 2009
      A Levels

      Physical EducationPsychologyApplied Science

    • Leeds Metropolitan University

      2009 - 2012
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Sports Coaching

      Activities and Societies: Leeds Met Swim Team Achieving athletes full potential is one of the most satisfying parts of being a sports coach - as well as improving an athlete's performance it also has enormous benefits for youth development and social values. Through regular interaction the course gave me experience and knowledge into the powerful impact coaching has on people of all physical abilities; along with understanding an athlete's psychological and physiological attributes. The course was developed to complement the United… Show more Achieving athletes full potential is one of the most satisfying parts of being a sports coach - as well as improving an athlete's performance it also has enormous benefits for youth development and social values. Through regular interaction the course gave me experience and knowledge into the powerful impact coaching has on people of all physical abilities; along with understanding an athlete's psychological and physiological attributes. The course was developed to complement the United Kingdom Coaching Certificate requirements, so that I would be equipped with the know-how and expertise required to work as a multi-skilled, multi-sport coach.Sports Performance modules included:- Sports Pedagogy - Improving Sport Performance - Multi-Skills Coaching - Performance Analysis Show less

  • Experience

    • Indian Head Camp

      Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
      Swim Specialist

    • Sheffield Eagles RLFC

      Jan 2012 - Mar 2014
      Strength and Conditioning Coach

      Deliver strength and conditioning training across all squads (1st Team, Hallam Eagles, Academy, and Scholarship). Develop and administrate performance testing opportunities with ongoing data analysis. Liaise closely with club medical staff, coaches, managers and senior strength and conditioning coaches.

    • Apple Gym

      Aug 2012 - Oct 2012
      Fitness Instructor

    • Accelerate Fitness Coaching Solutions

      Sept 2012 - Jun 2013
      Head Coach

      - Implement and deliver fitness based camps for all ages and abilities - Create a fun but educational environment suitable to the ability and age of each age group.

    • Balby Carr Sports College

      Aug 2013 - Oct 2014
      Strength and Conditioning Coach

      Develop and deliver a fully integrated sports performance programme for the mens and women's football academies. Liaise with the physio/therapist department to undertake all fitness testing and manipulate the data to develop tailored programmes ensuring athletes were on track to fitness. Assist players with individualized programmes based on their weaker athletic components

    • Sports Industry Research Centre (SIRC) Sheffield Hallam

      Mar 2014 - Oct 2014
      Research Interviewer

    • Royal Caribbean International

      Nov 2014 - Sept 2015
      Sports Staff

    • Kitlocker.com

      Feb 2016 - now
      New Business Development Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Selling Skills

      The Institute of Sales & Marketing Management (ISMM)
      Mar 2016

    • Fundamentals of Selling

      The Institute of Sales & Marketing Management (ISMM)
      Feb 2016

    • Flowrider Instructor

      Waveloch
      Nov 2014

    • Level 1 and 2 Teaching Aquatics

      The Amateur Swimming Association
      Nov 2009

    • Corrective Exercise Specialist

      National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
      Jul 2013

    • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

      National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

    • Lifeguard

      Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK
      Sept 2007

    • Level 1: Assistant Club Coach

      British Weight Lifting
      Nov 2014

    • STCW

      Royal Carribbean
      Nov 2014

    • Performance Enhancement Specialist

      National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
      Apr 2013

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fitness Coach

      Issued by Harworth Colliery Football Club on Jul 2012
      Harworth Colliery Football ClubAssociated with Ben Dixon

    • PE Teacher

      Issued by Leeds City Schools on Oct 2008
      Leeds City SchoolsAssociated with Ben Dixon