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Dr Jonathon Weakley is a Lecturer at the Australian Catholic University and an Associate Research Fellow at Leeds Beckett University (UK). He holds a PhD and has completed a post-doctoral position with the Rugby Football Union. His expertise lies in strength and power development, youth and team sports, and velocity-based training. He supervises PhD students and consults for professional sports teams and technology companies.
Dr Weakley has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications focusing on strength and conditioning. His research explores topics like ergogenic aids, resistance training methodologies, and athletic performance optimization. His work bridges applied sports science with technological innovation, including validation of ultrasonic and optic laser technologies for athlete performance measurement.
- Grants/Awards:
- Innovations Connections Grant ($100,000, 2021–2022)
- Australian Institute of Sport Grant ($250,000, 2021–2023)
- Queensland Academy of Sport Grant ($83,000, 2021–2023)
- Key Projects:
- The Australian Rugby Project (2019–current)
- Development and Validation of Ultrasonic and Optic Laser Technology (2019–current)
- Carnegie Adolescent Rugby Research (2014–current)
He has been recognized with the Young Investigator of the Year (ASC Association, 2018) and Best Lecturer (Leeds Beckett, 2017). His editorial roles include co-editing The Young Rugby Player: Science & Application and Youth Rugby textbooks (Routledge).
Applied roles include: Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Rugby Football Union (2014–2019), Sport Scientist for Queensland Reds/Australian Rugby Union (2019–current), and consultant for multiple sports technology firms.
