Martin Nugent (he/him)

Martin Nugent – Head of Strength & Conditioning

Martin pioneered the first ever S&C academy in the college system in the UK. He is one of the UK’s leading S&C coaches known for his innovation, passion and making athletes faster. Martin is a part time Doctorate student, under the guidance of industry expert John Kiely; researching how lower limb asymmetry effects speed and acceleration within elite performance. Martin has over 17 years of employment within professional sport, including National Governing Bodies such as the English Institute of Sport, Universities, Colleges and within the private sector. Martin enjoys walking his dogs on Northumberland’s beaches and searching for country pubs with open fires. He still plays Sunday football at the tender age of 37, and has grew up playing football for the likes of Newcastle and clubs within the Northern League.

Qualifications & Skills

Accredited Strength and Conditioning coach with the NSCA
Doctorate Researcher
Qualified Sport Science Lecturer with experience lecturing for Colleges, Universities and National bodies such as England Rugby League
Certified Speed and Agility Coach with the National Sports Performance Association
EXOS Performance Specialist
AIF Sport and Exercise Science
Corrective Exercise Specialist

Previous Work

England Rugby League Youth Strength and Conditioning Coach
Lead S&C Coach for The Rugby Football League, Newcastle Thunder RL
Head Coach at Newcastle Eagles Basketball
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Gateshead College Academy for Sport
Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach with the RFL Regional Performance Squad (North East Thunder and England Combined Vs Australian Schoolboys)
Professional boxing including English, British and European champions
Worked within professional football; Premier League, Championship and International level
Consultancy for Rugby Football Union
Provided lectures for RFU, RFL, England Football Colleges association, National Fire Service, college programmes
Other work includes but is not limited to; GB Judo, GB Swimming, British Weightlifting, England Golf and GB gymnastics