Chris Smithson-Connelly Strength and Conditioning Coach

Looking to improve performance, or just your overall health?

I can help with that.

Individually tailored exercise programmes, lifestyle advice, weekly check ins and access to daily support.

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2021 was a year of change. A year where I stepped away from my dream job of working in professional football and made the move to helping people within the NHS. A year where I finally got round to achieving accredited strength and conditioning coach status. I can't wait to get started in 2022. I plan to make Chris Smithson Strength more accessible to those looking to further their health and wellbeing as well as those looking to further their performance. With our health even more important than ever I want to continue to use my knowledge and skillset as a strength and conditioning coach and make it accessible to the general population where I really feel I can make a difference. #strengthandconditioning #fitness #strength #health #wellbeing #personaltraining #performance

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You'll find one of these on every single home supporters seat at Leicester v Man Utd today. That's an extremely important message going out to near 30,000 people.

***Link In Bio*** With the launch of my website and the start of the #efl season, I am making a four week field and gym based conditioning programme available for free. The programme incorporates drills and exercises to help physically prepare players at all standards for the demands of training and games. Drawing upon my applied experience working as a Sports Scientist and Strength and Conditioning Coach at a #eflchampionship club, the programme gives you an insight into the services I offer while improving your physical performance. To get your free programme, follow the link in the bio to download. #football #strengthandconditioning #soccer #fitness #footballfitness #soccerfitness #physicalperformnce #performancesupport #strengthtraining #running #matchfit #footballfit #conditioning #footballconditioning #soccerconditioning #futbol #futboll #futbola #fodbold #Fußball #calcio #futebol #freeprogram #freefitnessplan #footballtraining #soccertraining #sportsperformance #sportsperformancetraining

New website launched, with a FREE four week football conditioning programme on offer. If you have any coaching needs, want an opinion on your current programming, or just want to discuss training get in touch for a free consultation.

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8 Years ago I didn't get the AS level results to make my desired career as a physiotherapist even a remote possibility, I was down and lost all motivation.

7 Years ago I was halfway through a BTEC diploma in sport and watched friends within my year group get the grades they needed to go and pursue there careers, university was something I had looked at but wasn't a serious option.

6 Years ago I accepted my position at Sheffield Hallam University on a Sport Science for Performance Coaching course, earlier that year the uni had rejected me due to my proposed grades, I followed up with them and made sure I did what was required to get accepted.

3 Years ago I graduated with second class honours from my undergraduate course, I had a full years worth of practical strength and conditioning experience through intern and volunteer positions.

1 Year ago I graduated with a Masters in Applied Sport and Exercise Science, I had 3 years of practical experience consisting of intern, volunteer and the odd paid position. I was leading on multiple programmes and about to undertake my first paid contract position.

Today I am involved in a profession I am passionate about and striving to do great things. I may be looking for a role but I know it will come, I owe it to myself and those who have helped me get this far to continue with what I have achieved. Many people I know in this profession haven't had things work out the way they wanted but they have persisted and worked to get where they are today. My results weren't great, I've felt lost on what I wanted to do, but I stuck to what I enjoy. I feel fortunate to have had the experiences I have had so far and me going down the route I am, but the truth is I also put myself in this position. Whether it's not getting the results or a job opportunity, keep putting the work in and your break will come. Likewise if you get the results you want, keep working to be better, there's plenty of people who are competing to get ahead of you.

Today is my last contracted day as Sheffield Hallam University graduate intern strength and conditioning coach. Having been a part of the internship for nearly 4 full years now this programme has been a massive part of my development as a strength and conditioning coach. From my time as a junior intern right through to a graduate intern I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of student-athletes who have made this position so worthwhile. As well as those I have coached I have also been fortunate enough to work alongside some incredible coaches and members of staff within Team Hallam. Thank you to those who have been a part of this incredible experience, I hope you have benefited from it as much as I have.

Team Hallam Strength & Conditioning Team Hallam S&C Blog Interview Brief Overview My name is Chris Smithson-Connelly, I am a graduate intern strength and conditioni...