Dr David started his career in 2007 as a Senior Physiologist at the English Institute of Sport between 2009 and 2012. David was responsible for the management of the multidisciplinary scientific support for the British Triathlon Team in preparation for their London 2012 campaign. David was managing performance projects and training programs for Alistair & Jonny Brownlee, Stuart Hayes, Helen Jenkins, Vicki Holland and Lucy Hall.
David spent several years as a Senior Scientist at Nestle Research Centre as a Project Manager and Sports Nutrition Specialist responsible for product innovation. David then moved into the professional cycling world as the Head of Performance for BMC Racing Team between 2014-2018 where he was responsible for the management of the team's performance division responsible for coaching, scientific testing, equipment development, nutrition and psychology, managing Tour de France World Time Trial Championship and cycling monuments projects where he worked closely with Australian legendary cyclists such as Richie Porte and Rohan Dennis.
David is overseeing the Head of Performance Role for Team Bahrain McLaren, now Team Bahrain Victorious, managing performance projects focused on athlete physical preparation, equipment development, sports nutrition, and all related performance interventions that target success at a world cycling to a level.
David shares around putting successful teams together, goal setting for a season, performance insights including the use of measurables and data, fuelling for performance, the important distinction between body composition and body weight of an athlete and David clarifies his beliefs and approach around the law of marginal gains and issues a physical challenge for the week.
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280: Expert Edition. Dr Ashar Khan, Specialist Psychiatrist, QLD ADHD & Neurosciences Clinic. ADHD Exercise & Sport
279: Featured Performer: Greg Bennett (OLY) 2002 & 2003 ITU World Cup Triathlon Series Champion
278: Expert Edition: Amy Harding (PhD) Researcher, Menzies Health Institute, Griffith University; Exercise & Bone Health across the Lifespan
277: Expert Edition: Brenton Ford; Effortless Swimming, Optimising your Swim Stroke & Performance
276: Expert Edition: Calf Strain Rehabilitation Tania Pizzari (PhD) & Brady Green, La Trobe Sport & Exercise Medicine Research Centre
274: Expert Edition: Assoc Prof Mike Crawley: 'Ethiopian Running Culture'
273: Featured Performer: Eloise Wellings (OLY). 3x AUS 10,000m Champion, ‘Postpartum Return to Sport’
272: Featured Performer: Jess Stenson (nee Trengove) – Dual AUS Olympic Marathoner + Dual Commonwealth Games Marathon Bronze Medallist: Return to sport postpartum
271: Featured Performer: Vic Mitchell (OLY), 5x AUS 3000m Steeplechase Champion ‘Returning to Sport Postpartum’
270: Expert Edition: Celeste Goodson, Medical Exercise Specialist, Postpartum Return to Sport
269: Featured Performer: Dougal Allan Multisport Champion & Head Coach DA Endurance
268: Expert Edition: Dr Nick Fuller. Research Program Lead Uni Sydney, Founder Interval Weight Loss: The Physiology of Weight Loss
267: Coach’s Corner: Brad Beven (OAM) Head Coach M5 Academies Triathlon Program
266: Featured Performer: Tim Reed. 2016 Ironman 70.3 World Champion. 20x Ironman 70.3 Champion
265: Expert Edition: Brad Beer APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist & Exercise Scientist: 'Running Injuries 101'
264: Expert Edition: Max Paquette: Assoc Prof Biomechanics Human Performance Centre Uni Memphis: ‘Moving Beyond Weekly Mileage’
263: Learnings Catchupasode
262: Featured Performer: Kyle Smith. Dual World Cross Triathlon Champion, Undefeated 70.3 Triathlete
261: Featured Performer: Jess Learmonth: British Triathlon Olympic team member (2021), Dual Commonwealth Games silver medallist (2018)
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