About Dafydd Roberts
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Education
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2019 - 2021 University of Gloucershire
MSc Sports Strength & Conditioning
Distinction
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2016 - 2019 University of Gloucestershire
BSc Sports Strength & Conditioning
1st Class Honours
Experience
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2021 - Present Shrewsbury International School, Riverside, Bangkok
Head of Strength & Conditioning
Oversaw the fully integrated S&C curriculum, extra‑curricular programmes, and daily facility operations for students aged 10–18 and staff, ensuring high‑quality delivery, safe practice, and seamless alignment across PE, co‑curricular sport, and individual athlete training.
Implemented performance‑monitoring systems using KPIs such as sprint times, jump profiling, strength benchmarks, and wellness data, using these insights to inform teaching progressions and sport‑specific conditioning. This enabled more targeted training and improved team readiness across all 1st teams and age‑group squads.
Led the school’s load‑management strategy by incorporating GPS metrics, strength‑training volume, RPE, and daily wellness feedback, supporting more consistent performances and maintaining optimal training loads throughout competitive cycles.
Delivered ongoing CPD workshops for sports coaching staff, enhancing their understanding of sport‑specific physical demands, season planning, and load management, which strengthened programme alignment and consistency across all school teams.
Led the progression and delivery of the youth S&C curriculum, overseeing assessment cycles and using speed testing, jump profiling, strength benchmarks, and aerobic capacity tests to monitor development across year groups. This data‑informed approach supported clear progression tracking and highlighted year‑on‑year improvements in key physical qualities, including speed, strength, aerobic fitness, and movement competency.
Designed and delivered individualised programmes for scholarship athletes and students in late‑stage rehabilitation, working with athletes across Basketball, Badminton, Football, Golf, Swimming, and Rock Climbing. Key successes include supporting a Basketball athlete’s return‑to‑play by surpassing pre‑injury performance markers, and helping a senior Rugby athlete improve acceleration speed by 3.2% and maximum velocity by 4.9% through a targeted sprint intervention.
Supported the wider co‑curricular sports programme, contributing to the delivery of performance‑focused sessions, assisting coaching staff in implementing appropriate physical preparation, and ensuring training aligned with the school’s long‑term athletic development framework.
Assisted in creating and implementing operational procedures for S&C spaces and training delivery, helping ensure safe practice, smooth facility usage, and consistent standards across PE, co‑curricular sport, and individual training sessions. -
2020 - 2021 Stonyhurst College
Strength and Conditioning Coach, Rugby Graduate Assistant and Boarding Assistant
Designed and delivered Strength & Conditioning programs for scholarship athletes (ages 10-18), improving physical performance and injury resilience
Deliver technical and tactical rugby training for under-16 and under-18 students
Managed and mentored students in a boarding house setting, ensuring discipline, well-being, and academic support five nights a week -
2019 - 2020 Severn Stars Netball
Lead Physical Preparation Pathway Coach
Streamlined the physical performance standards for the Severn Stars Academy, enabling athletes to transition confidently into senior training environments and perform at the required intensity. Delivered on‑court fitness preparation for U23 Future Stars, U19, and U17 squads.
Oversaw and supported all eight U17 and U15 Nova Academies, visiting sites and providing clear physical‑preparation frameworks to help Personal Trainers and coaches align with Severn Stars’ performance model.
Launched the academy’s first regional player‑education day, leading fitness testing, game‑day nutrition workshops, and recovery strategies for over 200 Nova athletes, strengthening the academy’s holistic player‑development pathway. -
2017 - 2019 Universtiy of Gloucestershire
Strength & Conditoning Coach
Planned and delivered strength, speed, power, and conditioning programmes for all five university netball teams to support BUCS competition demands.
Monitored athlete development through structured fitness testing and performance profiling to guide training adjustments.
Worked closely with coaching staff to integrate physical preparation into on‑court sessions and enhance overall team performance.