FFION THOMPSON

Strength and Conditioning



AGE: 27

UNIVERSITY: Leeds Beckett University (2020-2023), PhD, Leeds Beckett/Queen Ethelburga’s funded research project titled: “What is it like to be a Sport School Student-Athlete? A Holistic Impact Mixed Method Evaluation.” // Northeastern University, Boston, USA (2017-2019), MSc Sport and Exercise Science - Summa cum laude honours // Loughborough University (2014-2017), BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science – Second-class honours degree, upper division

PROFESSION: A dual research practitioner, combining roles as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Youth Athletic Development and Strength and Conditioning Coach

Ffion is a post-doctoral researcher in youth athletic development at Leeds Beckett University, a module lead on the university’s Science of Sport Performance course, as well as taking a leadership role within the Centre for Child and Adolescent Physical Literacy.

Ffion also has several years of practical experience working with athletes in development and elite sport. She has worked as a strength and conditioning coach at Wasps Superleague Netball and Warwick University. She now works as the Head Strength and Conditioning coach at Queen Ethelburga’s school, Pathway Strength and Conditioning Coach at Leeds Rhinos Netball and Women’s Head of Athletic and Physical Development at Wales Lacrosse.