Sports Science • ProSport

The University’s team of specialist staff have experience playing and coaching at international level and within the professional game.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

Our Strength and Conditioning staff support a number of professional teams, clubs and institutions throughout the year, offering access to facilities, S&C support, fitness testing, sport science consultation, match day preparations and pitch-based conditioning work.

Our team has a wealth of lifting and coaching experience and have written plans for athletes competing at the highest level in Scotland, the UK and on the European circuit.

Our UKSCA accredited coaches can supplement your own staff to provide individuals, whole squads and coaches with an array of services to suit your training requirements.

Former Scotland hooker Scott Lawson dropped by our St Andrews training camp last week in his new role as @univofstandrews Director of Rugby.
We caught up with Lawson, who is looking forward to watching Edinburgh face his former side @FalconsRugby in the Heineken Champions Cup. pic.twitter.com/pHtYq4Z78R
— Edinburgh Rugby (@EdinburghRugby) August 7, 2018

“Thanks for looking after us this week. World class facilities in one of the best places in the world.”
Gregor Townsend, Head Coach, Scotland Rugby
“The most important thing is that clubs need good pitches and I’ve got to say the pitches they have here at St Andrews are very good.”
David Moyes, Manager, West Ham United FC
“The pitches were of a high standard. The playing surfaces and warm-up areas were well prepared...staff went above and beyond to ensure everything matched our specifications.”
Craig Levein, Director of Football, Heart of Midlothian Football Club
“The facilities here at St Andrews, this is the second time we've come here, are outstanding. The pitches and the gymnasium that we get to use are fantastic.”
Gary Bowyer, Manager, Blackpool Football Club
“Beautiful pitches in a perfect condition. Congratulations and thanks.”
Txiki Begiristain, Manchester City Football Club
“The facilities provided across the David Russell Apartments, Meeting rooms, Football pitches and Saints Sport Centre were first class.”
Donald Gillies, Head of Girls & Women’s Football, Scottish FA
“The facilities here are incredible as are the training facilities.”
Thierry Henry, FC Barcelona
“The attraction is very obvious, good facilities, no intrusion into our training and a staff who cared for all our needs, so thank you for that”
Sir Alex Ferguson CBE, Manchester United FC
“The facilities and staff a were excellent during our week-long training camp”
Mark Bitcon, Gloucester Rugby Club