Lauren Skopal

Experience

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  CMV Group

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2006

  Administration Assistant

  Roles: rotating between the following roles-Reception-Accounts payable-General administration

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  Tennis Australia

  Dec 2009 - Jan 2010

  Accreditation Team - Australian Open
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  Limber Sports Performance

  Jan 2011 - now

  Owner / Exercise & Sports Scientist

  Accredited Exercise & Sports Scientist helping Athletes & Performers optimise their mobility and movement patterns. Injury prevention specialist, certified Stott Pilates instructor and qualified Gymnastics Australia coach.

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  Dracula's Cabaret Restaurants Australia

  Oct 2013 - Oct 2014

  Aerial Artist
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  Stage Entertainment Touring Productions

  Nov 2014 - May 2016

  Rhythmic Gymnast & Aerialist
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  Friedrichsbau Varieté

  Aug 2016 - May 2018

  Artist

  Aerial Acrobat, Rhythmic Gymnast & Cabaret Performer

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  Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2022

  Exercise Scientist & Mobility Specialist

  Delivering tailored exercise program's and group Pilates and flexibility training for members.

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  CircusOhlala

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2017

  Artist

  Acrobat

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  Europa Park Dinner Show

  Nov 2017 - Feb 2018

  Aerial Acrobat
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  ROYAL SOUTH YARRA LAWN TENNIS CLUB

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2021

  Mobility Training Consultant

  Pilates and flexibility training for members.

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  Deakin University

  Jul 2018 - now

  Casual Academic & Research Assistant

  Sessional Teaching in Exercise & Sports Science: Subjects taught include: Essentials of Exercise Delivery, Exercise Programming, Growth, Development & Ageing for Exercise Scientists and Biomechanics.Research: Working as part of a team on a scoping review on the use of Artificial Intelligence in interventions monitoring fruit and vegetable intake.

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  Radio Ton Gourmet Palast Dinner Show

  Dec 2018 - Jan 2019

  Artist

  Aerialist & Acrobat

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  The Tennis Menu

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

  Sport Scientist - Exercise Programming

  Our comprehensive online platform for athletes and coaches with 200 drills to improve your flexibility, mobility and stability to improve performance and prevent injuries.

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  Elite Rhythmic Gymnastics

  Oct 2019 - Jul 2021

  Youth Development | Injury Prevention
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  Brent Street

  Feb 2020 - Dec 2020

  Strength And Conditioning Coach

  Our Limber Method is the perfect program for Dance Conditioning. Our Rhythmic Gymnastics style body preparation programs build active strength and flexibility through range of motion. We target the deep stabilising muscles to keep your dancers strong and injury resilient. Every movement and exercise must be controlled with absolute precision and a touch of musicality to keep your dancers engaged.

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  Somerset College

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  Sports Coach & Sports Science Volunteer

  Helping prep - year 2 students improve their movement skills and coordination with Rhythmic Gymnastics training. Assisting the sports science department with rehab sessions, fitness testing and data evaluation.

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  Australian Sports Physiotherapy

  Jul 2021 - Jan 2024

  Rehabilitation Consultant

  Conducting 1-on-1 and small group exercise sessions. Helping clients and athletes return to sport and physical activity after hip and spine injuries. Creating individualised training programs to achieve outcomes including improved mobility and movement mechanics, return to sport and injury prevention.

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  Richmond Football Club

  Sept 2021 - Sept 2022

  Programming and coaching injury prevention sessions with the Mens AFL program alongside the Physiotherapy team. Implementing mobility training protocols and conducting 1-1 partner stretching with players for recovery. Assisting the AFLW Physical Preparation Manager with daily duties, GPS monitoring, coaching Gymnastics cross training sessions and implementing a Pilates program for players.

  • Injury Prevention & Pilates

    Nov 2021 - Sept 2022

  • AFLW Sports Science Internship

    Sept 2021 - Mar 2022
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  Tennis Australia

  Nov 2021 - Dec 2024

  Helping Aussie Tennis Pros in preseason to prepare for the AO and 2023 tournaments including:-Assisting with S&C programs-Creating individualised injury prevention & stretching programs for athletesCoaching the National Development Squad in all facets of Strength and Conditioning. This includes coaching:-Fundamental movement patterns-Strength training circuits-Performance testing-Injury prevention-Speed and agility -Energy systems conditioning-Mobility and recovery techniques-Hand eye coordination and reactionCoach Education:-Presenting the Physical Conditioning module to tennis coaches as part of the Tennis Australia Club Professional Coaching Course.AO2023 Recovery Centre Attendant-Monitoring the athlete recovery centres including ice baths, hot/cold pools and compression devices-Managing private treatment bookings-Providing advice to athletes on request-Liaising with recovery expert Shona Halson Show less

  • Casual Physical Performance Coach

    Jul 2022 - Dec 2024

  • Strength & Conditioning Internship

    Nov 2021 - Jun 2022
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  National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA)

  Jan 2024 - now

  Circus Educator

  Teaching second and third year students in the Bachelor of Circus Arts:-Hula hoop specialty trainer-Foundations trainer teaching physical preparation, injury prevention and circus foundation skills-Creating course content and lesson planning-Athlete monitoring via athlete management system