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I am a highly motivated Physical Performance Coach and Accredited Sports Scientist with over 9 years of experience working with senior and youth athletes in club and international High-Performance settings. My coaching philosophy revolves around fostering strong relationships with the athletes and the wider coaching team. Grounded in meticulous planning and driven by the latest scientific research, my coaching philosophy has been instrumental in achieving success across various teams over the past decade.
As a key member of several backroom staff, I have contributed significantly to the development of winning cultures and understand what it takes to prepare athletes to compete at the highest level. With a passion for optimising athletic performance, I have consistently added value to every team I’ve been a part of, helping athletes reach their full physical potential.
My dedication to continuous learning and staying abreast of cutting-edge methodologies ensures that I remain at the forefront of physical performance coaching and leadership.
Qualifications
- Sheffield Hallam University -UK -MSc Applied Sport And Exercise Science
- MG University- IND- Bachelor of Physical Education
- FIFA Medical Network – CH- Diploma In Football Medicine
Coaching times & fees
- Please contact Mohammed direct for more information on his availability and salary requirements
- He can be contacted on WhatsApp or Email
- WhatsApp: +44 7825791918
- Email: mndazif@gmail.com
Further information
- Irish Sports And Exercise Science Association- Ireland – Accredited Advanced Sport Scientist- 2025 present
- UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) Coach Clean -2025 – UK
- UK Strength And Conditioning Association- 2025
- CASES Charted Association of Sports And Exercise Sciences – 2024
About Me
I grew up in India, where my passion for sports was shaped early—first on the cricket fields of Kerala, then through academic and hands-on training in sports science in the UK. My Master’s degree from Sheffield University, combined with hands-on experience at Barnsley FC, Khelo India, and other elite programs, unlocked my potential to grow and refine my approach as a sports scientist and strength & conditioning coach. This journey has empowered me to pursue excellence in my profession with a commitment to evidence-based, athlete-centered coaching.
When I’m not in the gym or on the field, I recharge through hiking and rock climbing—activities that reinforce resilience, focus, and a love for the outdoors. I also stay inspired by exploring the latest sports performance research and innovative training technologies.
Driven by a deep belief in holistic athlete development, I aim to help every player I work with reach their highest potential—physically, mentally, and technically.
Experience
Khelo India State Centre of Excellence H P C
Sports Scientist & Lead Strength And Conditioning Coach – IND, April 2025- Present
My core responsibility is to enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk through scientifically grounded training strategies. Working closely with the Jharkhand Hockey & football team, which recently secured a gold medal at the Senior, junior, and Sud-junior National Championship, women’s, I have implemented high-performance protocols integrating GPS tracking, force plate diagnostics, and blood lactate monitoring to objectively assess and optimise training loads.
My focus is on developing individualised strength and conditioning programs that align with each athlete’s physiological profile and performance goals. I’ve been instrumental in establishing a GPS-based athlete monitoring system to manage training intensities in real-time and introduced force plate testing to assess neuromuscular performance and recovery status, which has 25% reduced the risk of injury and 45% of improvement in different fitness companant.
Additionally, I’ve incorporated blood lactate-guided interval training to fine- tune aerobic and anaerobic conditioning. Close collaboration with coaches, physiotherapists, sports medicine experts, and nutritionists ensures a multidisciplinary approach to performance enhancement.
My ongoing aim is to refine data-informed decision-making frameworks, enhance return-to-play strategies, and contribute to the long-term athletic development of elite Indian athletes through evidence-based and athlete-centred practices.
Barnsley FC – Assistant Sports Scientist- UK Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
As a Sports Scientist at Barnsley FC, my responsibility was to optimize player performance through tailored fitness programs, monitor physiological data, and support injury prevention strategies. I was focusing on improving our data analysis processes to make more informed decisions on player load management. To achieve this, I plan to integrate advanced performance analytics software, R Studio, and Power BI, and enhance our use of wearable technology to track real-time metrics more accurately.
Collaborating closely with coaches, physiotherapists, and nutritionists will be crucial to ensuring a holistic approach to player health and performance. By doing this, I achieved the goal to refine our training protocols, reduce injury rates by 15%, and ultimately boost on-field performance through evidence-based practices.
Mettel – Sports Science Support- UK, March 2023 – Jan 2024
Developed a physical performance programme on a small budget with limited staff resources. Worked closely with technical staff to integrate the physical programme into the weightlifting periodisation. Working as part of the technical staff, my role was to liaise with the medical team to bridge the gap between departments to ensure GB players remained available and improved physically. In addition, improved the technology and data provision specifically around performance profiling.
Sheffield Hallam University – Strength and Condition Coach Intern-UK October 2022 – February 2023
My main responsibility was to manage and deliver the TASS physical performance programme across the youth development squads and assist with the Senior Team. I had to strategically manage performance staff across the age groups whilst planning all aspects of performance with the various head coaches.
In addition to this, I had to liaise with Team Hallam counterparts to ensure there was clear communication and delivery of player-specific management whilst away on international duty.
Sheffield Wednesday FC – Exercise Sports Science Support Intern- UK December 2021 – September 2022
My main responsibility was to oversee the physical conditioning and fitness of first-team players. This was achieved by developing and managing a world-class physical performance programme at the club. Working with the performance, medical and coaching departments, we developed a systematic performance framework.
This consisted of 3 pillars: Profile, Prepare and Recover. The purpose of the framework was to align the physical performance programme with the football criteria to help develop players physically to execute how we want to play and win football matches. As the club grew, we had to improve performance facilities and technology. One area improved was the introduction of the club’s first athlete management system with data integration into Tableau reports. In addition, I was also responsible for a complete gym refurbishment.
Kerala Cricket Association – Strength and Condition Coach- INDIA, July 2017 – March 2021
As Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Kerala Cricket Association, I oversaw the fitness and conditioning of the first-team players. I developed and managed a comprehensive physical performance program, collaborating with performance, medical, and coaching departments.
We implemented a systematic framework focusing on profiling, preparation, and recovery to enhance players’ physical capabilities aligned with our cricketing strategy. I also spearheaded the upgrade of performance facilities, including the integration of an athlete management system for data analysis and a complete refurbishment of the training gym to support our performance objectives.
Toss Academy – Assistant Physical Performance Coach- INDIA June 2016 – June 2017
As an Assistant Physical Performance Coach for badminton, I was responsible for enhancing player conditioning and fitness through a cutting-edge performance programme. Collaborating with coaches and medical staff, we implemented a framework focusing on Strength, Agility, and Recovery to align physical training with the demands of high-level badminton.
To support player development, introduced an advanced athlete monitoring system with data integration for detailed performance analysis. I also spearheaded a complete upgrade of our training facilities, including new equipment and tailored strength and conditioning programs to address the specific needs of badminton players.
Testimonial
As Head of Hockey, I have been extremely impressed with Mohammed’s contribution to our programme. His ability to integrate physical performance principles into our daily training has transformed the way we prepare and develop our athletes. He brings outstanding knowledge, professionalism, and consistency, and our players have benefitted greatly from his work.
Mr. S/ Head Coach Hockey/ KICE HPC
Testimonial
Mohammed made a significant contribution to our academy programme at Barnsley FC. In his role as Assistant Sports Scientist, he supported daily data collection, GPS analysis, RPE monitoring, and pitch-side conditioning with professionalism and accuracy. He developed quickly in a demanding environment and showed excellent initiative in applying sport science principles to enhance player performance. His positivity and willingness to learn made him a pleasure to work with
Mr. R/ Lead Academy Sports Scientist/ Barnsley FC
Testimonial
As the High Performance Director at the Kerala Cricket Association, I had the pleasure of working closely with Mohammed during his time as our Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach. He played a pivotal role in the physical preparation of our women’s team and various age-group squads. His structured training methods, discipline, and athlete-centred approach were instrumental in our women’s team securing the BCCI Championship title in 2018. Mohammed consistently demonstrated professionalism, deep technical knowledge, and a genuine commitment to player development.
Mr. S/ Cricket High Perfomance Director/ Kerala Cricket Association
Testimonial
As Head Coach of the Malaysian Team, I highly appreciated Mohammed’s contribution during his time at TOSS Academy. In his role as Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, he collaborated effectively with coaching staff, supported technical-tactical training needs, and ensured players received appropriate physical preparation. His enthusiasm for learning, professionalism, and positive attitude made him a great asset to our performance environment
Mr. A / Head Coach Of Badminton/ Malaysian Team