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Chris Pollard
Melbourne Football Club
Assistant Sports Scientist
2021
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Australia
Sports Scientist
Educational Experience
| Institute | Degree | Major Department | Date From | Date To | Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Catholic University | Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) | Sports and Exercise | 2021-01-01 | 2024-01-01 | No |
| Australian Catholic University | Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Honours) | Sports and Exercise | 2017-01-01 | 2017-01-01 | No |
| Australian Catholic University | Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science | Exercise Science | 2013-01-01 | 2015-01-01 | No |
| Emerald Secondary College | VCE | 2007-01-01 | 2012-01-01 | No |
Experience Details
| Company | Title | Summary | Date From | Date To | Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Football Club | Assistant Sports Scientist | #NAME? | 2021-06-01 | No | |
| Australian Catholic University | ACU/QUT Hamstring Injury Group Research Assistant | 2019: -Consistent collection and analysis of Collingwood VFL strength testing data pre, during and post-season -Liaised with High Performance managers at Collingwood FC -Exposure to work in an elite, high performance environment 2018 to 2019: -Screened and selected participants that underwent a specific sprinting protocol and fMRI scans -Liaised with participants and AAMI Park Imaging radiographers 2017: Honours research project -Recruited and trained 30 participants throughout a 12-week strength training intervention -Data collection/development of Microsoft Excel techniques -Data statistical analysis via JMP and SPSS statistical software platforms 2015: -GPS analysis of 6 months of data across 200 athletes -Practical application of theoretical concepts -Microsoft Excel skill development -Exposure to Catapult Sprint GPS analysis software | 2015-03-01 | No | |
| Australian Catholic University | Administrative Officer | Acted as an administrative officer for the School of Behavioural and Health Science in the discipline of Exercise Science In this role I answered and screened incoming calls, liaised with staff members and students, prepared and distributed necessary and important documentation as well as coordinated meetings for staff members within the school | 2018-01-01 | 2019-07-01 | No |
| Australian Catholic University | Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Leader | Facilitation and supervision of first year anatomy (EXSC105 - Foundations of Exercise Science) students' learning | 2015-06-01 | 2015-10-01 | No |
| Premier Data | Performance Analyst | Through my work as a performance analyst for Premier Data, I play an important role in tracking and coding performance-specific statistics via SportsCode computer software In doing so, I assist in compiling team and individual reports for local league AFL clubs and their coaches | 2019-04-01 | No | |
| Melbourne Sports Centres | Gym Floor Attendant/Trainer | #NAME? | 2019-12-01 | 2021-04-01 | No |
| Max Results Personal Training Studio | Personal Trainer | #NAME? | 2019-06-01 | 2019-12-01 | No |
| The Academy - Australia | Assistant Strength And Conditioning Coach | I am currently volunteering my time working at The Academy School in Essendon, a VCAL-accredited educational facility with a strong focus on AFL football In my role there, I assist in monitoring and creating strength training regimes for year 11 and 12 students while coaching students on both technique and execution of strength training movements In doing so, I am developing relationships and mentoring the students to become better footballers and young men | 2019-05-01 | 2019-11-01 | No |
| Vald Performance | Sports Scientist and Research Consultant | Worked as a sports scientist and research consultant for Vald Performance across England and Europe (particularly Germany) I liaised and coordinated meetings with, demonstrated and explained the athlete testing systems that Vald Performance provides to a variety of clientele in a number of different settings, coupling with this the research pertinent to exercise science and elite sport This included High Performance Managers/Physiotherapists at Bundesliga and Premier League football clubs, as well as researchers at notable conferences across England | 2018-05-01 | 2018-09-01 | No |
| Cheshire cafe | Floor-staff | 2016-09-01 | 2018-02-01 | No |