David McIlwaine

BSc Sports Science (University of Ulster)
MSc Strength & Conditioning (Leeds Becket University)

Strength & Power development
Speed development

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David is currently the Sussex Pathway Strength & Conditioning (S&C) Lead Coach, working with and developing the future potential players of Sussex Cricket. He also assists within the professionals providing exercise rehabilitation and reconditioning.

His main responsibility is to ensure that young athletes in the cricket academy develop the physical qualities to become a professional cricketer.

David graduated from Leeds Beckett University in 2017 with a MSc in Strength and conditioning, a career choice driven by his previous career as a professional rugby player for 5 years. During his time studying his MSc, he also completed a 2 year internship under the guidance of the university S&C

Coach. From here he began working for Physio Science in 2017, working with the Aldridge Cricket Academy, and Sussex Women’s and Girls Academy players.

His time in professional sport has led to a plethora of opportunities to learn and develop from other S&C coaches and Physiotherapists and put into practice the coaching he delivers.