James Russell

Head of Physical Performance MPhil | CASES | ISAK | FHEA | UEFA B Fitness | UEFA A License

Gillingham, England, United Kingdom

About

I am an accomplished Head of Physical Performance who has worked over 700 games in elite professional football over a 16 year period. Utilising acquired knowledge and experience(s) to enhance the delivery of a variety of performance disciplines that contribute to on-field success. Throughout my career in physical performance, I have demonstrated proficiency in designing programmes/periodisation models that enable the physical development of robust and performance-ready footballers, from academy to first team level. I am adept at leading multidisciplinary teams as a practitioner with a rare combination of UEFA Fitness License, ISAK, CASES and UEFA A Licence. I have established a strong track record of pushing boundaries in the search for optimal performance. Minimising injury risk factors utilising an integrated, contextually aware research led approach.

Experience

  • Head of Physical Performance at Gillingham Football Club
    Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

  • Assistant Manager at Eastleigh Football Club
    Dec 2016 - May 2017 · 6 mos

  • Assistant Manager at Barnet FC
    Jul 2016 - Dec 2016 · 6 mos

  • Lead Sports Scientist at DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE FOOTBALL CLUB
    Nov 2014 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Lead Sports Scientist at Gillingham Football Club
    Jun 2012 - Nov 2014 · 2 yrs 6 mos