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Shaun Williams is a Senior Lecturer in the Department for Health at the University of Bath since 2009. He specializes in coach education, collaborative learning, and the intersection of technology with high-performance sports. His research explores coach developer practice, the societal role of coaches, and the implications of data-driven technologies in elite sports contexts. Williams holds a doctorate from the University of Bath and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Authority (SFHEA) and an accredited RFU Mentor. He also serves as Lead Coach for the University’s rugby team.
Education Background: PhD (University of Bath), MSc in Coaching Science (Cardiff Metropolitan University), PGCE (Exeter University). His interdisciplinary work bridges academic research with practical coaching experiences in rugby and education.
Research Interests: Focuses on 'collaborative' coach learning, technology in high-performance environments, and the evolving role of data workers (e.g., performance analysts). Recent projects include studies on youth coaching for social change and the ethical challenges of workplace surveillance in elite sports.
Awards: SFHEA Senior Fellowship, RFU Mentor accreditation. His work has been cited over 50 times, with notable contributions to understanding organizational cultures in football and elite athlete management.
Advising & Grants: Supervised doctoral research on game-based pedagogies in volunteer coaching communities. Active in the Centre for Qualitative Research and the Centre for Sport, Physical Activity and Health Equality (SPHERE). Research outputs span peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, emphasizing critical sociological perspectives in sport.
