Ben O'Rourke

Head of Athletic Performance - Colts, at Northern Suburbs Rugby Football Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About

BExSc, AusActive CPT Head of Athletic Performance - Colts at Northern Suburbs Rugby Football Club (NSW Shute Shield) Strength & Conditioning Coach - SHORE Strength & Conditioning Coach - Sydney Ice Dogs (AIHL) Passionate about making an impact in high-performance sports and fostering a positive culture in the strength and conditioning space. Working with Industry leaders and utilising current scientific literature to drive athletes and teams to achieve success in their sport.

Experience

  • Strength And Conditioning Coach at Look Group Sydney Ice Dogs
    Jul 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    Leading the athletic performance program for the AIHL Sydney Ice Dogs Delivering strength and conditioning, recovery, and athlete monitoring to maximise player availability and on-ice performance

  • Strength And Conditioning Coach at SHORE
    Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Northern Suburbs Rugby Football Club ()
    • Head of Athletic Performance - Colts
      Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

      Head of Athletic Perfomance - Colts Assistant S&C - 1st Grade

    • Strength And Conditioning Coach
      Feb 2024 - Nov 2024 · 10 mos

      • Leading weekly gym-based strength and recovery sessions with the top squad 1st Grade team, providing ongoing discussion between players and head coaches, recovery strategy and load management • Facilitating the Strength and Conditioning program with the Colts (U20) Grades 1-3, consisting of regular field-based conditioning training and the management of strength programs. Responsibilities include working alongside Physiotherapy staff to manage RTP.

  • Fitness First Australia ()
    • Personal Trainer
      Nov 2021 - Jul 2026 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    • Member Services Representative
      Jul 2019 - Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Briars Sports ()
    • Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
      Oct 2023 - Nov 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Briars Hockey Developed the Strength and Conditioning department at Briars Hockey, facilitating the Athletic development of 1st grade teams, interpersonal communication channels with coaching staff, and creation of athletic development pathways for future athletes

    • Strength And Conditioning Coach
      May 2023 - Oct 2023 · 6 mos