teams performance support

adding expertise from an alternative lens

High performance isn’t accidental. It’s built through clear strategy, trusted leadership, & consistent habits across staff & players. Rich works with elite teams to challenge thinking, improve systems, and drive measurable, long-term impact.

Rich is known for driving transformational change across teams and cultures, delivering sustained improvements in performance, cohesion, & clarity.

Proven at the Highest Level

Rich is a recognised high-performance coaching specialist with over 20 years of experience in elite sport. He holds an MRes and BSc (Hons) and is an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC).

His independent, high-level support focuses on reducing injury rates & improving player availability to developing staff cohesion & cultural clarity, his work delivers both short-term gains & long-term change.

His approach is collaborative, direct, and always grounded in real-world performance outcomes. Whether supporting leadership, refining systems, or enhancing team energy, the goal remains the same: to create sustained improvement that lasts.

  • Previous roles as Head and Director of Performance span some of the most competitive environments in professional sport, including:
  • English Institute of Sport
  • Leeds Rhinos – Two-time Grand Final Winner
  • Salford Red Devils
  • Catalans Dragons – Challenge Cup Winner, League Leaders, Grand Finalist
  • England Rugby League – National Series Winner, World Cup Finalist
  • Valenciennes Football Club – Performance Consultant
  • 745 SevenFourFive Rugby – Performance Consultant & Series Winner

The Approach

Rich defines his success in the success of others.
His independent performance support includes a person first approach to player & staff development:

Performance with Purpose.

Multi- sports. One objective: performance improvement.

  • Identifying & confirming the short, medium & long term barriers to optimal performance. 
  • Applying  Proven Practical & Experience based frameworks for tangible impact.
  • Sustained Performance Improvement: Measurable impact on injury occurrence, availability  & team performance. 

what this offers

  • Improved player availability, reduced injury occurrence, improved player capacities.
  • Enhance Focus & Clarity: daily routine & decision-making under pressure.
  • Kick start team synergy: strengthen culture, trust, and communication.
  • Initiate Transformational Thinking: enhance  daily process, maximise productivity & reduce distraction.
  • Increase Energy & Resilience: Build sustained high performance for athletes & staff.
Valenciennes FC Case Study

Mission: Evaluate & Stabilise performnace & Medical Process in Elite Soccer

A 16 Week Intervention establishing stability & process across performance & medical to support training & playing availability, maximising productivity & creating sustainable performance process.

Injury Occurence
Training Availability
League Position on Arrival
League Position on Exit
+ 9 league places in 13 games

What the Athletes Say..


  • “Not many like you around Rich. Able to push athletes to chase their best whilst bringing the fun and energy at the same time. You’re an inspiration mate with everything you do.”
    Brodie Croft
    Professional Rugby Player & Man of Steel

  • “Rich epitomises professionalism.
    His knowledge in applying the science of performance to general life & the mind is another level.
    What he has done for me in a short space of time and whilst enduring adversity, I can’t thank him enough.
    I continue to check in with him on a day to day basis & am extremely grateful that he is part of my journey.”
    Andy Ackers
    Professional Rugby Player

  • “Rich is a smart trainer & absolute leader, with unique character & obsessiveness that helps me be my best. This guy has been like a coach and brother to me.”
    Zane Tetwvano
    NRL Winner
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Let’s Talk Team Performance

If your team is ready to raise its standards, improve systems, or build long-term resilience, get in touch. Use the form below to start the conversation. I’ll get back to you personally to explore where I can support.