Email: alex.bliss@stmarys.ac.uk
Biography
Alex is the Subject Lead for Strength and Conditioning, and also Course Leader for the onsite, Applied Strength and Conditioning Science MSc. He is an Associate Professor in Strength and Conditioning Science and joined St Mary’s in 2017. Alex is accredited by the UKSCA and works as a strength and conditioning coach in a variety of sports.
Alex has a PhD in Strength and Conditioning and Sport Science. Specifically his thesis focused on rationalising, planning, and integrating S&C within high-performance golf. He has also published a textbook for golfers and golf coaches called 'Strength and Conditioning for Golf. Aside from golf, Alex publishes research on a range of topics, including physical and physiological profiling, performance determinants, talent development, and athlete support.
He has presented his research and consultancy work internationally at events such as the World Scientific Congress of Golf, and at the French Institute of Sport in Paris, and is a Section Editor at the International Journal of Strength and Conditioning.
Alex has provided support for Olympians and Paralympians, including medal winners at the Rio 2016 games, professional athletes, and elite junior and senior amateurs. Although a multi-sport coach, Alex has a specialism for support in golf where he is an S&C Coach for England Golf and European Tour players.
Prior to joining St Mary’s, Alex managed sport science and strength and conditioning services for a university consultancy, where he was a regional physiologist for England Athletics, and an S&C contractor for British Wheelchair Basketball and British Triathlon.
Alex is a BASES-accredited physiologist and holds Chartered Scientist status through the Science Council. He is a supervisor and reviewer for the BASES Supervised Experience pathway.