Dr. Nicholas Joel Ripley is a Lecturer of Sport Science and Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford. He holds an MSc in Strength and Conditioning and a PhD in Sports Biomechanics from the University of Salford in 2016 and 2021, respectively. He is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach which he has recertified with Distinction (CSCS*D) and a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC). He is a reviewer for numerous peer-reviewed journals and has co-authored a number of peer-reviewed journal articles along with book chapters. His research interests include training for elite sports performance, using performance monitoring tools and exercise programming to enhance performance and reduce the risk of injury (e.g., hamstring strain injuries).