MARCO SISTACCOMPLISHED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

o Forward thinking, academic mindset and experienced Strength & Conditioning Coach who supports the physical progression of athletes through advanced training techniques, prehab and recovery programmes and tailored nutritional coaching

o Self-motivated individual who has constructed a portfolio of achievements across multiple sports; including Basketball, Swimming, Water Polo and Tennis and is experienced in devising training programmes for individual athletes and squads

o Proactive professional who can perform a key role within a multi-disciplined coaching team, proficient in designing Strength & Conditioning programmes and adept in analysing data to enhance elite athletes’ performance

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

●Sportsoracle: IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition, 2019 - Present

●ForoItalicoUniversity ofRome: BSc Hons in Sport & Exercise Sciences, Graduated 2002

• Monitor, manage and drive the performance and development for a professional basketball team, competing in the Italian Lega A and Basketball Champions League• Responsible for planning and implementing structured Strength & Conditioning sessions• Liaise with Physiotherapist department regarding planning and conducting injury prevention protocols• Log and record data for various devices used during strength training sessions, including linear encoders and triaxial accelerometers (PUSH band, Ergospeed, Sensorize)• Responsible for analysing data collated from players heart rate monitors during practice sessions and liaise with coaching staff over findings to plan loading and training sessions• Liaise with Medical department over individual players schedules, including injury, treatment and practice restrictions• Prior to training sessions provide players with a readiness questionnaire to monitor stress level• Provide personalised nutritional plans for players and educate them on, buy and prepare food to maximise their performance• Responsible for distributing supplements to enhance performance and improve recovery

KeyAchievements:3 2019 third place in the Italian Basketball Super Cup3 2019 and 2020 Italian Basketball Cup finalist

NewBasketBrindisi HeadStrength&ConditioningCoach Aug2016-Present

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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS ● ALTIS Foundation Course (2018) ● Precision Nutrition Level 1 (2018) ● ISSN Certified Sport Nutritionist (2017) ● NSCA Strength & Conditioning Specialist (2015)● Functional Movement Screen Level 1 & 2 (2015) ● ISCI Certified Sport Master Trainer - SMT (2014)● NSPA Certified Speed & Agility Coach (2014) ● Health Care Provider CPR - AED (2015) ● Strength & Conditioning Coach for Basketball (2004) ● FIN Swimming Coach Level 2 (1996)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE● Body Composition Assessment (Harpenden) ● Mobile Cardiac Telemetry (Suunto) ● Strength Velocity Based Training (Push, Sensorize) ● Prehab & Recovery Strategies● Heart Rate Variability Measurement (HRV4 Training) ● Nutrition and Supplements

CURRENT ROLE

“I had the pleasure of working with Marco Sist in Brindisi, Italy. In all my years playing, I’ve found it is rare to come across someone so passionate about Strength and Conditioning in sport as Marco. He’s extremely knowledgeable, not only in terms of Strength and Conditioning, but as someone that is very personable with all his players. Marco wasn’t only our coach, but a student of his profession. He constantly wanted to better himself, so that he can better his players and clients.” - Tony Gaffney: Professional Basketball Player, Ironi Nahariya

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• Designed and implemented sport specific performance programmes for private clients; elite and amateur athletes• Supported client’s performance within chosen sport, including distance running, triathlon, basketball and tennis• Planned, prepared and delivered individualised Strength & Conditioning programmes for client’s• Consulted with athletes regarding nutrition and supplement advice to enhance their performance

Freelance Strength&ConditioningCoach Aug2015-Aug2016

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING EXPERIENCE

• Devised and developed Strength & Conditioning programme for a professional basketball organisation• Designed and implemented personalised performance programmes and injury prevention programme for the players to adhere to• Contributed to planning and implementation of rehabilitation programme to enhance injured players recovery

KeyAchievements:3 2012 Italian Second Division champions and 2012 Second Division Italian Cup winners

NewBasketBrindisi HeadStrength&ConditioningCoach Aug2011-Jun2015

● LatinaBasket:Strength&ConditioningCoach,Aug2010-Jun2011● A.BLatina:Strength&ConditioningCoach,Aug2005-Jun2010● ItalianBasketballFederation:Strength&ConditioningCoach,Jul2009● LatinaPallanuoto:Strength&ConditioningCoach,Sep2005-Jun2006● VirtusBasketAprilia:Strength&ConditioningCoach,Aug2000-Jun2005● RNAprilia:SwimmingCoach,Sep2000-Aug2011● ASDAnzioNuoto:SwimmingCoach,Sep1993-Jun2000

KeyAchievements:3 2009 A.B Latina won the Italian Third Division 3 Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Italian U22 team at the 2009 Universiade3 Virtus Basket Aprilia won consecutive championships and were promoted to Italian Fourth Division. Won 2003 National Cup

KEY PLAYERS WORKED WITH● JonathanGibson:Basketball player, worked together at New Basket Brindisi. Played in the NBA for Boston Celtics● TonyGaffney:Coached at New Basket Brindisi. Played in the NBA for Memphis Grizzlies. Also played in Spain, Israel and Japan● MarcusDenmon:Worked together at New Basket Brindisi. Has played in France, Turkey, Greece and China● PhilGoss:Basketball player, worked together at New Basket Brindisi. Also played in Holland, Turkey and Greece● AdrianBanks:Worked together over two spells at New Basket Brindisi. Captain of the side● MilenkoTepic:Serbian professional Basketball played. Has played in Serbia, Greece, Spain and Italy● ClaudiaGiovine:Professional Italian tennis player. Worked together on a Strength & Conditioning programme

KEY COACHES WORKED WITH● PieroBucchi:Worked together at New Basket Brindisi, now Head Coach of Virtus Roma● RomeoSacchetti:Part of Sacchetti’s coaching staff at New Basket Brindisi, now Head Coach of the Men’s Italian Basketball team● FrankVitucci:Key member of Vitucci’s coaching staff at New Basket Brindisi

“It was a pleasure working with Marco, he’s a very honest guy with great energy, very empathic with the players and an amazing professional, with special programs adapted for each player. For me, one of the best athletic coaches I ever worked with.” - Milenko Tepic: Professional Basketball Player, Iraklis Basketball Club

“Marco was my Strength & Conditioning Coach at Brindisi from 2011 to 2015. He is a very reliable person who possess a great knowledge of the scientific principles underpinning the strength and conditioning field. He built a solid relationship with players he worked with, thanks to his language skills and empathy. I appreciated his team work and his commitment and I am aware of his precious contribution to the great results the club has obtained in those years.” - Piero Bucchi: Head Coach, Virtus Roma