About Sledge Strength

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Exercise Science

• Masters of High Performance Sport

Carl began his path to coaching in 2015 when he undertook his Bachelors degree in Exercise Science. Initially taking the backdoor pathway to physiotherapy, it was during an internship with the St George Dragons NRL squad in 2016 he realised that his true goal was the pursuance of high performance.

Throughout his degree, Carl was exposed to a variety of populations and coached individual athletes and in 2018 he was fortunate enough to receive a Strength and Conditioning role with the Shute Shield side Southern Districts U20s program. It was here where his passion was allowed to flourish and sharpen his skills in coaching and athletic development with up and coming Rugby players.

Following a successful season where the team finished 2nd overall and having a fierce reputation for their physicality and size. Carl took up the opportunity to further his skill set overseas in Colorado, USA at the world-renowned Landow Performance.

It was here that Carl was exposed to working with the best of the best coaches and athletes. From being apart of a NFL Combine Preparation program, working with current NFL veterans, MLB players, high level track & field athletes to UFC fighters. Carl has experience working with it all.

Since then Carl has worked continued to work privately with athletes from a range of sports, leading strength & conditioning programs for Japan Rugby, Southern Districts and NSW Waratahs.

Taking the bests bits from this variety of experiences, Carl is committed to providing a world-class performance program to whoever he works with.