Rob Sharps

Rob Sharps is an Associate Lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, joining the institution in 2016. He holds clinical qualifications in sports therapy and physiotherapy, with a specialized focus on paediatric and adolescent sports medicine. His career includes significant roles in elite football, particularly as Head of Medical Department at Watford Football Club Academy.

Education:

• FA Injury Diploma, National Sports Centre at Lilleshall (2000)
• Advanced Diploma in Sports Therapy
• BSc in Physiotherapy, King’s College London (2011)

His research and clinical interests are centered on the unique physiological and pathological aspects of young athletes, particularly those in elite development pathways. He is passionate about understanding injury susceptibility in paediatric and adolescent populations and improving outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Though no publications are listed, his involvement in a UEFA study on creatine supplementation in youth football players indicates engagement with performance-related research in sports science. This suggests a focus on strength development, performance metrics, and nutritional interventions in elite youth athletes.

Professional Memberships:

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council

Rob Sharps has advised and treated numerous high-profile Premier League and international footballers. His clinical work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with world-renowned sports medicine specialists. While there is no mention of formal grants, his participation in UEFA-funded research implies involvement in externally supported projects.

He has led clinical teams in academy settings, managing medical departments and likely supervising junior therapists and medical staff, although no formal lab or research team is specified.