Backroom Staff

Chris Armstrong - Sports Science Assistant

Chris Armstrong

Name: Chris Armstrong

Born: 20/02/1984 – Wolverhampton

Joined the Bears: November 2006

What is your role at the club? My role consists of two main areas. I am predominantly involved in providing Performance Analysis for our first team squad. This involves helping them review past performances as well as looking at opposition teams and the methods they are most likely to use against us.

The second area of my job is Strength and Conditioning where I look after all our Academy lads and Emerging Players/Development of Excellence Programmes. Also working closely with Simon and Gerhard with the First Team Squad.

Qualifications: 12 GCSE’s, 3 A-Levels (Thomas Telford School), BSc. Sport and Exercise Science (Chester University). Currently studying MSc. Exercise and Nutrition from Chester University.

Preferred room mate on tour: Gerhard Mostert

Favourite Place Travelled with the Bears: Grenada (2007 pre season tour)

Most amusing moment with the Bears: anytime Nick Knight played football!

Favourite Music: Jack Johnson, Killers, Kanye West

Favourite Film: Snatch

Favourite TV Program: Soccer AM, Match of the Day.

Favourite Food: Chinese/Italian

Young Players to look out for: Chris Woakes, Lee Hopkins, Jon Webb, Ateeq Javed.

Three things you would take to a desert island: iPod, sun tan lotion and cap!