David Johnson

David Johnson has a diverse work experience in the sports industry. Starting in 2015, they worked as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach/Sports Scientist for Bromley FC (First Team) and also took on the role of Performance Analyst at Pass Performance. In 2016, they worked as a Data Buddie at Manchester Metropolitan University, providing math support and tutoring. David also served as the Chairman, Manager, and Treasurer for MMU Cheshire Men's Football Club, winning Club Official of the Year in 2016/2017. From 2017 to 2021, they were involved with various roles at AFC Bournemouth, Rayner Race Support, and Clifton United F.C. In 2021, they joined West Ham United FC as the Head of Academy Physical Development.

David Johnson has a diverse education history. From 2018 to 2023, they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Growth, maturation, training load and injury risk in academy football players at the University of Bath. Prior to this, from 2017 to 2018, they completed an MRes in Health and Well Being Research, with a focus on The Development of Academy Football Players at the same university.

In their undergraduate years, from 2013 to 2017, David Johnson attended The Manchester Metropolitan University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Sports and Exercise Science.

Before entering university, David Johnson attended Oxted School from 2005 to 2012. The provided information does not specify the degree obtained, but their field of study included Physical Education (P.E.), Physics, and Maths.

In addition to their formal education, David Johnson has obtained several certifications. Notably, they are an Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist from BASESUK, which they achieved in March 2022. David also holds certifications such as British Weightlifting Level 1 from 1st4sport Qualifications (November 2017), UKAD Accredited Advisor from UKAD (June 2017), and the Weightlifting Workshop and Foundation Workshop from UKSCA (August 2016 and June 2016, respectively). Furthermore, David Johnson has obtained certifications in sports massage, strength and conditioning, emergency aid, and safeguarding children workshop, all of which were granted by various institutions such as Ofqual, Rugby Football Union, and The Football Association between 2014 and 2015.