Nicole Waldeck
Sport Scientist
Windhoek,Khomas
Summary
Self-motivated Sport Scientist, Lynotherapist and Sport Nutritionist that use applicable and innovative skills to enhance athletes performance. A strong leader who works well under pressure and exudes positivity. Proven ability to establish and maintain excellent communication and relationships with clients and co-workers. Works hard and has the ability to think quick and solve a problem. Well-versed in load tracking using methods such as GPS, heart rate monitors and muscle EMG technology. Well-organized and analytical with strong planning, multitasking and communication abilities. Offering 3 years of related experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
Certifications
Work History
Lynotherapist
The Lyno Company
Cape Town
11.2020 - Current
- The Lyno Method is a complementary health modality that identifies and removes fascia restrictions in order to restore full function, resulting in injury-free and optimum movement.
- Assessed multiple athletes and clients and treated their injuries and re-aligned their bodies. I develop strength programs to complement the treatment protocols to ensure athletes/ clients remain injury-free.
- Longstanding injuries and lack of performance is due to limited movement patterns caused by fascia restrictions.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
Head Coach
Namibia Triathlon Squad
Windhoek
11.2020 - Current
- Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal endurance training programs.
- Design group training sessions based on the 80/20 rule
- Provide strength and conditioning programs as well as nutritional advise to athletes
- Provide nutritional advise to athletes
Personal Trainer
NHance Performance
Windhoek, Khomas
01.2021 - Current
- Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
Sport Scientist
nHance Performance
Windhoek, Khomas
01.2021 - Current
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
- Enhanced functional movement pattern of each athlete.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Sport Massage Therapist
nHance Performance
Windhoek, Khomas
01.2021 - Current
- Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Provided treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage.
Massage therapist
EPT Recovery
Cape Town
06.2018 - 12.2020
- At local events.
- Massage therapist for private athletes Stellenbosch STELLENBOSCH.
- Worked at the ABSA Cape Epic
Triathlon Coach
Trifactri
Cape Town
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Design individualized training programs for endurance athletes.
- Facilitate group training sessions.
- Monitor athlete training data and adapt programs accordingly to enhance performance, Design individualized Sport nutrition programs for athletes.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress
- Used training peaks to monitor and evaluate athlete progression
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Bloemhof Girls High school
Stellenbosch
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Developed and managed strength and conditioning programs for the hockey and netball teams
- Teams strength and conditioning and fitness coach
Group Fitness Instructor
ABC BOOTCAMP
Stellenbosch
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Women specific group fitness instructor classes
- Design specific strength and cardio classes for women
- Used different training methods (HIIT, Circuit training, Weights, and Cardio) to reach all types of fitness levels
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted the head strength and conditioning coach working in the gym and on the field
- Designed programs for hockey, and track and field athletes
- Oversee that the gym facility was neat and acceptable to train in
- Worked with the head coach collecting and anglicizing performance data (biodex, propulsion tests, strength tests)
High Performance Lab Assistant
North West University Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted with lab testing for athletes
- Biodex, fat percentage, speed and agility, VO2max, Lactate threshold, mobility and strength testing
- Had to ensure the Lab is neat and tidy
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
Education
BSc Honors - Sport Science (High Performance)
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch 01.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - BSc Human Movement Science And Physiology
NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY
Potchefstroom 01.2016 - 11.2018
Skills
Anatomy
Certification
Sport massage - EPT Recovery
Timeline
Pilates instructor - Udemy
03-2021
Yoga instructor course -Udemy
02-2021
Personal Trainer
NHance Performance
01.2021 - Current
Sport Scientist
nHance Performance
01.2021 - Current
Sport Massage Therapist
nHance Performance
01.2021 - Current
Posture correction Specialist
01-2021
Lynotherapist
The Lyno Company
11.2020 - Current
Head Coach
Namibia Triathlon Squad
11.2020 - Current
Endurance running/ cycling coaching certification - SSISA
07-2020
Injury prevention Specialisation
02-2020
Triathlon Coach
Trifactri
01.2020 - 12.2020
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Bloemhof Girls High school
01.2019 - 11.2020
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Stellenbosch University
01.2019 - 03.2020
BSc Honors - Sport Science (High Performance)
Stellenbosch University
01.2019 - 11.2019
Group Fitness Instructor
ABC BOOTCAMP
01.2019 - 10.2020
Massage therapist
EPT Recovery
06.2018 - 12.2020
High Performance Lab Assistant
North West University Potchefstroom
01.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - BSc Human Movement Science And Physiology
NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY
01.2016 - 11.2018
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