Josh Secomb

Josh is a Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science (Strength and Conditioning) at the University of Newcastle, and Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Newcastle Northstars Ice Hockey Club. Prior to this, he has held positions as Lead Physical Preparation Coach at Surfing Australia, and as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Queensland Academy of Sport, Brisbane Lions, and the NSW Police, as well as Sports Science Analyst at the Newcastle Knights Rugby League Club during the 2020 NRL season, and a Casual Academic at Edith Cowan University in the Masters of Sport Science (Strength and Conditioning) program. His formal qualifications include a PhD in Sport Science (Strength and Conditioning) at Edith Cowan University and a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Honours) from the University of Newcastle. He is an accredited Level 3 Strength and Conditioning Coach through the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association and recognised as an Elite Level Coach through the Professional Coaching Scheme. Additionally, he published 27 peer-reviewed journal articles and has presented at International Strength and Conditioning Conferences in the United States, Australia and Japan.