Everyday Fitness

Strength Vs Power!

Made simple

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Who am I… a follow on:

Qualifications:
- Level 3 in Sports Nutrition
- Level 3 Personal Trainer
- Level 3 in Exercise Referral
- Level 4 Strength and Conditioning

The journey continues:
- MsC in Strength and Conditioning
- UEFA B Candidate

The development really does never stop! ✋

Three core exercises I would recommend for goalkeepers and their coaches!

✅ Pallof Press
- Injury Prevention
- More powerful distribution
- Better change of direction
- Stability during explosive movements

✅ Deadbug
- Force transfer
- Dive mechanics
- Lower back health

✅ Copenhagen Plank (long or short lever)
- Groin strength
- Lateral power
- Injury prevention
- Pelvic stability training

Back between the sticks today!

✅ Priming session MD-1
✅ Nutrition
✅ Feels good

Getting the itch 🫡

Hi, I’m Chris.

I’m a Strength & Conditioning Coach, Goalkeeping Coach, and Head of Youth Development, passionate about helping athletes become stronger, faster, fitter, and more resilient both physically and mentally.

My coaching philosophy is simple:
Build better people. Build better athletes.

What do I do differently?

I treat my players and clients like the athlete or person they want to be!

I’m currently studying for a Master’s in Strength & Conditioning, constantly developing my knowledge so I can provide the best support to every athlete I work with.

On this page you’ll find:
⚽ Strength & conditioning advice
🥅 Goalkeeping coaching insights
💪 Training sessions and exercise ideas
🥗 Nutrition and recovery tips
📚 Coaching education
📈 My own journey of continuous improvement

If that sounds like your mindset too, you’re in the right place.

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Crossing fitness with ball work with Witton Albion Academy!

✅ All out sprint with curved run
✅ Sudden deceleration and change of direction
✅ Re-Acceleration
✅ Can you receive a pass on the run and under pressure

Perfect 👌

Just keeping my eye in!

Approximately 66 serves of the football today facing 30+ direct shots in the warm up! (On fire by the way)

Goalkeeper coaches need S&C and R&R too

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Witton Albion Football Club

Goalkeeper coaching in Northwich…

Later than planned!

Drop me a message to register interest!

🎓💪🏽 Huge congratulations and a well done to Level 4 S&C graduate Chris for completing the course and certifying as an accredited S&C coach!

For information on our industry leading Level 4 S&C Award click here: https://strengthandconditioningeducation.com/level-4-strength-and-conditioning-courses/

It has been a productive 6 months!

Welcoming new qualification to my growing CV!

COPA Training
Strength and Conditioning Education