30/03/2022
MEET THE COACH ‼️
Callum is a UKSCA accredited Strength and Conditioning and holds a 1st class BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science. He is also a certified EXOS performance specialist and is undertaking his Precision Nutrition level 1 certification.
Callum has been coaching for approximately 6 years for a variety of institutions and for himself. Callum has developed a wealth of experience across a large range of sports / athletes, including, but not limited to:
- Strength athletes (primarily powerlifters)
- Rugby union
- Combat sports
- Endurance athlete’s
- Field hockey
- American football
- La Crosse
- General population
And many more‼️
Population wise, this has ranged from youth athlete’s up to masters, and from beginners (whom have never set foot in a gym) to professional & national level competitors.
Callum’s coaching interest primarily lies within long term training & planning (He doesn’t believe in gimmicks or quick ‘fixes’), alongside the impact psychology and understanding human behaviour, and what impact this has on the training process. Callum’s aim will be to help you improve & develop strength & confidence in the gym and in life, through training with the barbell club.
Callum’s coaching specialities lie with Powerlifters (And other strength athlete’s) Rugby Union, and ‘Hybrid’ athlete’s. However, On a 1-1 basis, Callum will work with any individual.
Callum’s own sport & training background is in Rugby Union, in which he played for several years primarily as a back rower. Following several serious (non-rugby) related injuries, Callum discovered powerlifting🏋🏻♂️ which he has been involved in for 7 years, and has coached numerous lifters of varying levels.
Callum is currently the assistant powerlifting coach for the University of Edinburgh weightlifting team.
When Callum’s not coaching / working, you’ll find him doing his own training, hiking over high ground🏔, gaming or sampling the finest food, whisky & beer he can find!🥃🍻🥩
Want to know more about Callum? Drop a comment below or shoot the club a message!
