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• Sports Science
• Exercise Physiology
• Strength and Conditioning
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Greg Haff is a Professor of Strength and Conditioning and Director of the Strength and Power Research Group at Edith Cowan University's School of Medical and Health Sciences. He holds a PhD from the United States (1999) and has extensive experience in strength and conditioning research, education, and professional practice. His work focuses on neuromuscular adaptations, training theory, velocity-based training methods, and recovery strategies. Haff has received numerous awards, including the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Impact Award (2021) and the UK Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year (2014). Affiliations: ECU School of Medical and Health Sciences, Strength and Power Research Group Education: PhD (1999), MS (1996), BS (1993) in Physical Education from the United States. Research Interests: Haff’s research explores optimal training methodologies, including periodization, eccentric loading, and velocity-based resistance training. He investigates how neuromuscular adaptations enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk. His work spans sports science, biomechanics, and exercise physiology. Publications & Awards: Over 270 scientific papers, 9 books, and 28 book chapters. Notable awards include the William J. Kraemer Sport Scientist of the Year (2011) and the NSCA Young Investigator Award (2001). His research has been cited over 9,000 times (Scopus h-index 53). Grants & Labs: Leads the Strength and Power Research Group, focusing on applied strength training and performance optimization. Research spans athlete development, recovery strategies, and injury prevention.

• Strength and Conditioning
• Sports Science
• Exercise Physiology
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Lee Bell is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at Sheffield Hallam University, affiliated with the School of Sport and Physical Activity within the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences. She has been associated with the university since completing her BSc (Hons) there in 2003 and later earned an MSc from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2011. Currently pursuing a PhD in Strength and Conditioning, her research explores overreaching and overtraining in strength sports. Beyond academia, she consults privately with coaches and athletes, leveraging her industry experience as a Personal Training Tutor, Strength and Conditioning Coach, European Master Trainer, and Content Writer. Her educational background includes a BSc (Hons) from Sheffield Hallam University (2003), an MSc from Leeds Metropolitan University (2011), and ongoing doctoral research at Sheffield Hallam focused on strength sports training adaptations. She is also a PGCE holder and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Research interests center on optimizing training practices in strength and physique sports, particularly overreaching, overtraining, and deloading strategies. She investigates physiological and psychological impacts of intense training, collaborates on international Delphi consensus projects, and addresses gender empowerment dynamics in coaching environments. Her work also examines pandemic effects on athlete wellbeing and health behaviors. Recent publications highlight studies on deloading protocols, overtraining prevention, and coach perceptions of training strategies, often combining qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Her research spans pilot trials, cross-sectional surveys, and scoping reviews, emphasizing practical applications in high-performance settings. Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned. In advising, she supervises postgraduate projects in Strength and Conditioning, though specific student names are not listed. Her grants and funding details are not provided in the text. She is part of the university’s research centers, including the Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre and the Health Research Institute, which focus on applied health and sports science initiatives. Her professional affiliations include leadership roles in module development (Programming and Prescription of Training, Testing and Analysis) and courses such as BSc Sport and Exercise Science, MSc Strength and Conditioning Coaching, and others. She integrates industry experience with academic work, contributing to both teaching and private consulting.

• Sports Physiology
• Exercise Physiology
• Human Physiology
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Dr. Ruby Otter-Drost is a Lecturer in Human Physiology at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen, and affiliated with the SMART Movements research group. She also holds a Lecturer/Researcher position at Hanze University of Applied Sciences' School of Sports Studies within the Applied Sports Science group. Her research focuses on endurance athlete performance monitoring, exercise physiology, and sports science, with a particular emphasis on training load analysis and athlete recovery. Her work includes developing coach dashboards for training feedback, investigating specificity of training in speed skating, and analyzing markers of functional overreaching in athletes. Notable contributions include a systematic review on endurance athlete overreaching and a data-driven approach to training load relationships. She has also contributed to studies on injury risk in runners and the impact of life events on athlete performance. Dr. Otter-Drost has received the Best Paper Award (2017) and engages in public outreach through media contributions on topics like cramp prevention and festival survival strategies. She serves on TRIQ-sporTTec's advisory board and collaborates with sports organizations to apply research findings in practical settings. Her research integrates physiological metrics, machine learning, and sports technology to enhance athlete performance and prevent overtraining. Key themes include stress-recovery balance, training load management, and optimizing race-specific training methodologies.

David RogersonView profile

Lecturer

• Sports Nutrition
• Strength and Conditioning
• Exercise Physiology
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David Rogerson is a Lecturer in the School of Sport and Physical Activity at Sheffield Hallam University . His work spans sports nutrition, strength and conditioning, and exercise physiology, with a focus on overtraining, recovery, and dietary interventions for cardiovascular health. He supervises doctoral students including Usman J.E. (2025), Bell L. (2025), and Kennerley C. (2024). His research also examines health behavior in African descent populations and microvascular function. Recent publications include studies on deloading practices in strength sports, overreaching protocols for adaptation, and digital health interventions . He has contributed to media outlets like The Telegraph and The Conversation , discussing topics such as vegan diets and athlete recovery. David Rogerson's work bridges academic advising and applied practice, with projects like A Semester in My Shoes exploring reciprocal mentoring in higher education. He has presented at conferences including UKAT Annual Conference 2023 and Framing the Future 2030 .

Alan RuddockView profile

Associate Professor

• Sport Physiology
• Strength and Conditioning
• High-Intensity Interval Training
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Dr Alan Ruddock is an Associate Professor of Sport Physiology and Performance at Sheffield Hallam University's School of Sport and Physical Activity. He holds positions as Course Leader for the BSc Sport and Exercise Science and Taught Research Ethics Lead. A Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (FBASES) and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), Ruddock specializes in high-intensity interval training (HIIT), thermoregulation, and elite sport performance. His research extends to boxing physiology, endurance sports, and strength and conditioning practices. Educationally, Ruddock earned a PhD and has authored/co-authored over 40 scientific manuscripts. His work includes collaborations with institutions globally and scientific support for Olympians, Paralympians, and professional athletes. He has advised elite boxing teams in 15 world-title fights and contributed to Premier League Football and the English Institute of Sport. Ruddock's research interests focus on optimizing athletic performance through HIIT, thermal physiology, and ergogenic aids. He has pioneered studies on hand cooling for thermoregulation and developed practical guidelines for combat sports conditioning. His recent work includes investigations into hydration practices in squash and load-velocity profiling in strength training. Key awards include FBASES and SFHEA distinctions, underscoring his academic and professional contributions. Ruddock actively supervises PhD candidates in areas like thermoregulation, velocity-based training, and overtraining in strength sports. He is affiliated with the Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre and Health Research Institute, driving interdisciplinary research in sport science.

Inge StoterView profile

Researcher

• Sports Physiology
• Speed Skating Performance Analysis
• Training Load Monitoring
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Inge Stoter is a researcher at the University of Groningen , actively contributing to sports physiology and performance analysis, particularly in speed skating training methodologies. Her work leverages data-driven approaches and statistical modeling to enhance athlete monitoring systems. Her research interests include: Training Load Monitoring Self-Regulation in Athletes Data-Driven Dashboard Design Statistical Analysis in Sports Science Notable awards received: Boymans Award 2020 for academic contributions in sports science Best Oral Presentation at SECSI 2018 Research Output Trends (2023–2018): Stoter's publications focus on optimizing training specificity through pilot studies, kernel density estimation, and dashboard systems for real-time feedback. Key collaborations include researchers like Otter, R. T. A. , Elferink-Gemser, M. T. , and Lamberts, R. P.