Dominic Smith

Head Sport Scientist & Performance Analyst

Dominic, a Sport Scientist with BSc and MSc qualifications, possesses a distinguished background in elite distance running. He has represented Team Wales, Loughborough University, and the Tennessee Golden Eagles on athletic and academic scholarships, achieving multiple Welsh and British national event medals and participating in various IAAF & European athletics permit races. With degrees from Loughborough and Tennessee Universities, Dominic is currently advancing his expertise in sports data analytics at Swansea. Specializing in aerobic exercise prescription and physiology, he currently provides technological support to the Wales national Swimming Team, assisting Team GB Olympians preparing for Paris 2024.

Qualifications:

  • BSc Sports and Exercise Science (Loughborough University)

  • MSc (Distinction) Performance Science and Physiology (Tennessee Technological University)

  • Level 2 Welsh Athletics Track and Field Coach

  • UK Anti-Doping Certified practitioner

Skills:

  • Lactate Threshold and VO2 Max testing

  • Aerobic Exercise Prescription

  • Cardio-Vascular rehabilitation

  • Running Biomechanics

  • Exercise Physiology

  • Performance testing and Innovation

  • Biological Sampling

  • Advanced Sports technology

  • Data Analysis Software

  • Anti-Doping

Hobbies:

Running, Football, Surfing, Drumming, Guitar, traveling and family time.