Dean Payne
Physiotherapist, Sports Scientist and NSCA Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Dean is the founder and Performance Director of Optimum Sports Performance Centre, and also a Chartered Physiotherapist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Sport Science consultant.
He has been working within the private sector for over 15 years and has had experience in many areas of professional sport including positions within premier league football and national league rugby union clubs.
Dean is director of studies for Electrotherapy and Sports Nutrition courses for Sports Therapy UK. He specialises in sports specific conditioning and nutrition and works with a variety of sport teams and individuals ranging from ironman competitors to professional footballers.
As well as holdings a 1st class honours degree within sports science, Dean holds the internationally recognised Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is currently undertaking his PhD in the effects of resistance training parameters on training outcomes.