Daniel Glassbrook

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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Timeline
About me
Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science
Education
- Tauranga Boys College
  2007 - 2010
  NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 with Merit
- Auckland University of Technology
  2014 - 2014
  Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise
- Auckland University of Technology
  2011 - 2013
  Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Exercise Science and Coaching
  Activities and Societies: AUT MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Club
- Auckland University of Technology
  2015 - 2016
  Master’s Degree Sport and Exercise
  An Analysis of High-Bar and Low-Bar Back-Squat Techniques in Olympic Weightlifters and PowerliftersThe barbell back-squat is one of the most common exercises in strength and conditioning practice; especially in Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting. There are two main bar placements within the back-squat; the high-bar and low-bar positions. This thesis sought to compare and contrast the two bar positions, and also biomechanically compared the high-bar back-squat to the Olympic lifts… Show more An Analysis of High-Bar and Low-Bar Back-Squat Techniques in Olympic Weightlifters and PowerliftersThe barbell back-squat is one of the most common exercises in strength and conditioning practice; especially in Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting. There are two main bar placements within the back-squat; the high-bar and low-bar positions. This thesis sought to compare and contrast the two bar positions, and also biomechanically compared the high-bar back-squat to the Olympic lifts (e.g. snatch and clean and jerk). Show less
- Macquarie University
  2017 - 2020
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
  A Biomechanical Analysis of Running Load in Professional Rugby LeagueCollectively, the results of this thesis address an important gap in the professional rugby leagueliterature by providing insights into the application of wearable technology for assessing thephysical demands of professional rugby league match-play. This thesis demonstrated 1) GPSis capable of measuring the global and peak external running demands of professional rugbyleague match-play, 2) IMU placement… Show more A Biomechanical Analysis of Running Load in Professional Rugby LeagueCollectively, the results of this thesis address an important gap in the professional rugby leagueliterature by providing insights into the application of wearable technology for assessing thephysical demands of professional rugby league match-play. This thesis demonstrated 1) GPSis capable of measuring the global and peak external running demands of professional rugbyleague match-play, 2) IMU placement location will significantly influence the acceleration loadresults during running, 3) acceleration load at the lower limb can be quantified during teamsport match-play with an accelerometer, and 4) acceleration load changes, measured by anaccelerometer, manifest in the upper body during a prolonged running task. Show less
Experience
- Auckland Rowing Regional Performance Center
  Mar 2013 - Nov 2013
  Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
  As part of my studies this year I am in placement with the Auckland Rowing Regional Performance Center, and have the role of assisting with strength and conditioning training's.
- Cityfitness
  Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
  Personal Trainer
  As a personal trainer, I would write individual programs for a mix of clients, in line with their goals, and facilitate their work-outs in a professional and enjoyable way. I also coached group exercise sessions, with a variety of different fitness levels. I was awarded personal trainer of the year for 2014, by Cityfitness Wairau Park.
- Takapuna Grammar School Rowing
  Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
  Strength and Conditioning Coach
  For the course of the 2014-15 season, I had worked with the senior Takapuna Grammar school's rowing squad as a strength and conditioning coach for their rowing program. My role involves the facilitation of resistance and core based training sessions, as well as sport psychology advice to the athletes.
- Rangitoto College
  Mar 2015 - Nov 2016
  Strength and Conditioning Coach
  Working with the Athlete Development Academy program at the school, my roles include the daily facilitation of strength and conditioning sessions, for between five and twenty-five athletes from different sports and ages (year 9, through to 13). I was also the head strength and conditioning coach for the 1st 15 rugby team.
- AUT University
  Jul 2015 - Nov 2015
  Teachers Assistant
  Teachers assistant for the Communication and Group Instruction (515105) paper of AUT's certificate in sport and recreation. My role was to teach practical and classroom based workshops, based on the topics covered in the lectures run by the paper leader. There was also an element of assessment, and marking of the students within the role.
- North Harbour Rugby
  Mar 2016 - Dec 2016
  Strength and Conditioning Coach - Academy
  The creation and facilitation of strength and conditioning sessions for rugby players aged 18-25, who have been identified as talented, and are currently playing representatively for the union.
- Auckland University of Technology
  Jul 2016 - Nov 2016
  Coaching Coordinator
  As the Coaching Coordinator for the AUT Bachelor of Sport and Recreation, my role included.- Assisting paper leaders,- Grading/marking assignments,- Liaising with schools, - Organizing logistics,- Fielding questions and helping students with assignments, and - Assisting with workshops/ tutorials.
- South Sydney Rabbitohs
  Feb 2017 - Aug 2020
  Sports Scientist / PhD Candidate
  First Team Sport Scientist. Industry based PhD candidate at Macquarie University and South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Club.
- Macquarie University
  Jul 2017 - Aug 2020
  Industry based PhD candidate at Macquarie University and South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby league club. Bachelor of Human Sciences, Human Movement Major.Unit: Biomechanics of Human Movement – PHTY302.Unit: Human movement – PHTY301.
  - PhD Candidate - Biomechanics
    Feb 2017 - Aug 2020
  - Sessional Academic
    Jul 2017 - Nov 2019
- The Australian College of Physical Education
  Aug 2020 - Oct 2021
  Sessional Academic
  Unit: Professional Communication – PER2102.Unit: Fitness Principles and Programming - PER1102.Unit: Strength and Conditioning - PER2105.
- Macquarie University
  Jan 2021 - Nov 2021
  Lecturer
  Bachelor of Human Sciences, Human Movement Major.Unit: Biomechanics of Human Movement – PHTY3001.
- Durham University
  Nov 2021 - now
  Sports Related Concussion Researcher.
  - Honorary Fellow in the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing
    Jul 2023 - now
  - Postdoctoral Research Associate
    Nov 2021 - Jul 2023
- Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club
  Oct 2022 - Jul 2023
  Sports Scientist
  First Team Sports Scientist. The Newcastle Falcons are a men's professional rugby union team that play in Premiership Rugby, England's highest division of rugby union.
- York St. John University
  Aug 2023 - now
  Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science
  Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science. Biomechanics, and Sports Science Researcher.
- York Knights Rugby League Football Club
  Mar 2024 - now
  Sport Science Consultant
  First Team Sport Science. The York Knights are the men's professional rugby league team, based in York, England.
Licenses & Certifications
- Accredited Sports Scientist Level 1 & Accredited Exercise Scientist Level 1
  Exercise and Sport Science Australia
- Senior First Aid
  Surf Life Saving NSW
- Professional Level (Level 2) Strength and Conditioning Coach
  Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA)