IGCT Episode #8: Taking the ”Pitch” with Sydney University Rugby’s Tim Leahey

Tim Leahey is an Exercise Scientist at Sydney University Sport & Fitness (SUSF) where he leads the strength and conditioning program for the highly successful Sydney University Football Club (SUFC) for the past six seasons. Tim has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (Rehabilitation), a Masters Degree in Exercise Science (S&C) from Edith Cowan University and is an accredited Strength and Conditioning Level 2 coach with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association

In this episode we discuss:

• His journey as a strength coach and the success of Sydney University Rugby
• Edith Cowan University Distance Master's program.
• Staff structure of Sydney University.
• Unique challenges of working with Rugby athletes.
• Tim's strength and conditioning philosophy and typical schedule of training.
• His learning strategies
• October 2013 American Football/Rugby Clinic