James Nolan

James Nolan is the Head of Athletic Performance for Great Britain Rugby 7s.1 Here are some key details about his professional background:

Current Role

James Nolan has been serving as the Head of Athletic Performance for Great Britain Rugby 7s since September 2023.1 In this role, he oversees the athletic performance for both the women's and men's programs.

Previous Experience

Rugby and Athletic Performance Roles::

• Lead Athletic Performance Coach for Great Britain Women's 7s program (October 2022 - November 2023)
• National Physical Performance Lead for WRU (Welsh Rugby Union) (June 2022 - October 2022)
• Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Leicester Tigers (February 2021 - June 2022)
• Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Nottingham Rugby (August 2019 - February 2021)
• National Physical Performance Lead for WRU National Women's Program (September 2016 - August 2019)

Other Sports Experience::

• U9-U16 Physical Performance Coach at Nottingham Forest FC (October 2020 - February 2021)
• Various strength and conditioning roles with GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) teams

Education

• Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning from Cardiff Metropolitan University (2018 - 2023), graduating with distinction
• Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Sciences from the University of Limerick (2011 - 2015), achieving First Class Honours

Certifications

James holds several relevant certifications, including:

• IRB Level 1 Strength & Conditioning for Rugby Union from World Rugby
• Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) from the National Academy of Sports Medicine

This background demonstrates James Nolan's extensive experience in athletic performance, particularly in rugby, and his strong educational foundation in sports science and strength conditioning.1