Idrees Afzal, PhD
Lead Coach and Creator
Hello
I'm Idrees Afzal (PhD), Strength and Conditioning Coach (County Cricket) and Applied Research Consultant (Badminton World Federation). I've been working for the last 10 years with various high performing professionals, sport governing bodies, teams and athletes across the UK and abroad.
During this time I have built a passion for supporting, connecting and building collaborations between diverse populations, this spans from international para-badminton players to data scientists and the list goes on...
I'm all about improving performance, mindset, health and wellbeing.
Performance coaching with county to international Cricket and Badminton
Conference Presentations and Guest Lectures
Experience
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Current Strength and Conditioning Coach working with county cricket at the Adil Rashid Cricket Centre
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Lead Research Consultant working with the Badminton World Federation
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Sport and Exercise Scientist with previous experience working with Yorkshire and Gloucestershire Tennis (Lawns Tennis Association), Badminton España and the English Cricket Board
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Former University Lecturer & Teacher in sport performance and coaching (Loughborough, Leeds, Gloucester and Manchester)
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Current Conference Speaker (International Table Tennis Conference, Badminton Ireland and British Fencing) and Guest Lecturer
Lead Strength and Conditioning coach at the Adil Rashid Cricket Centre
Credentials
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BSc and MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Science
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PhD in Sports Biomechanics, Motor Control and Learning from Loughborough University
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ISPAS Accredited International Performance Analyst (Scientific Level 3)
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Qualified Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coach (1st 4 Sport)
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Level 2 CYQ Gym Instructor
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Level 3 Sport Massage therapist (ITEC)
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Sports Taping & Injury rehabilitation CPD
Contact Me
I'm always looking for new and exciting collaborations. Let's connect!