Our Strength and Conditioning Suite is a place where athletes from all backgrounds come together to unlock their full potential. Partnering with Sports Clubs, both competitive and social, and supporting performance athletes on PASP & TASS as well as local professional clubs, we offer a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters a culture of inclusivity. Here, athletes of all abilities feel empowered to pursue their physical goals with confidence.

Our suite is one of the few shared spaces among sports clubs, bringing together athletes from various disciplines to create a dynamic and diverse training community. Whether you're a seasoned performance scholar or just beginning your sports journey, you'll find a supportive network of like-minded individuals ready to support you every step of the way. Join us and become part of a community where your athletic potential is truly nurtured.

What is strength and conditioning?

Strength and Conditioning (S&C) is the practical application of sports science designed to enhance athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury. It involves a comprehensive approach that combines strength & power training, conditioning, mobility, robustness, and recovery strategies tailored to the specific needs of athletes. At Sport Hallam, our S&C programs are crafted by experienced coaches to help you achieve your full potential, whether you're training for competition or seeking to improve your overall fitness.

Service we provide

At Sport Hallam, we offer a range of Strength and Conditioning (S&C) services tailored to enhance athletic performance and minimise the risk of injury. Our dedicated team works closely with athletes, coaches, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver personalised support.

Our services include

• Team Training Programs: Tailored S&C programs designed to meet the specific needs and goals of each sport club, including regular training sessions and performance monitoring - working collaboratively with sport coaches.
• One-on-One Coaching: Individualised coaching sessions focusing on technique, performance improvement, and injury prevention (TASS & PASP).
• High-Performance Pathways: Specialised programs for talented athletes, including those in the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) and the Performance Athlete Support Programme (PASP), offering advanced training and recovery protocols.
• Facilities Access: Exclusive training facilities available for all athletes, providing the tools needed for effective strength and conditioning training.
• Student Applied Opportunities: One of the largest S&C Internships in the UK, providing mentorship and education for our Lead and Junior coaches.

Our goal is to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where our students, regardless of sporting level, have meaningful support to achieve their goals.

Who we work with

• Hallam Sport Clubs
• Performance Athlete Support Programme
• Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme
• Participation Programs
• Externals partners
• Sheffield Sharks BBL
• Sheffield Hatters WBBL
• Sheffield Giants BAFA
• PGMOL
• Greece Rugby League
• Mettle

Our staff

Kieran Burke

Kieran holds a BSc in Sports & Exercise Science and a MSc in Strength & Conditioning. He is a product of the Team Hallam Internship Programme, starting as a junior intern, Kieran has progressed through the programme as a Lead during his MSc, to secure a Graduate position post-uni. He was then hired as Assistant S&C Coach before progressing onto the S&C Coordinator role in Jan 2023.

Working with over 20 of Hallam's sports teams across his time here, Kieran now primarily coaches our TASS athletes, while overseeing the wider service of S&C and the Internship. He has also worked with GB Diving, GB Athletics, British Basketball League, TASS and Para-Cycling, among others.

Outside of his role at Hallam, Kieran is also the Head of S&C for the Goalball UK GB Squads, and Lead S&C for an Elite Youth climbing team.

Kieran Wright

Kieran holds a BSc in Sports & Exercise Science and an MSc in Strength and Conditioning Coaching. He has accumulated experience in numerous esteemed high-performance settings, including Boxing Science, Gamechanger, Rugby League Ireland and Sheffield Wednesday. Kieran has gained extensive experience profiling elite athlete groups, including British Bobsleigh and Rotherham United FC, and is actively involved in research with a published article to his name.

Kieran was previously a Paid Placement coach at Sheffield Hallam during his MSc. Within his roles, Kieran has supported a diverse range of populations, from early-phase youth to elite senior professionals and international athletes. Kieran now applies the experience he has gained to support high performing student athletes at Sheffield Hallam, additionally working to support the delivery of team sessions to Sport Hallam clubs.