OUR TEAM

The team at FSCR includes Football Coaches, Strength Coaches, Physiotherapists and Sports Nutritionists who are currently or have previously worked at the highest levels of professional football in both an Academy and First Team setting.

DAN BERNARDIN

FOUNDER & CEO

Dan, originally from Australia, is currently a Performance Consultant for the First Team at Reading FC. Previously the Head of Performance at QPR FC Dan has a Masters’ degree in Strength & Conditioning Science and an undergraduate degree in Sports Therapy. Dan has extensive experience of working with professional footballers and athletes including Premier League footballers and GB sprinters competing at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Dan’s unique skillset of understanding Strength & Conditioning, Physiotherapy and Sports Science principles made him one of the first Strength & Rehabilitation Specialists to work in the Premier League in 2014.

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DYLAN MERNAGH

CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Dylan, originally from Ireland, is currently the first team Sport Scientist at Queens Park Rangers FC. With a Masters’ degree in Sports Performance and an Undergraduate degree in Recreation and Sports Management, Dylan has worked his way up to the first team from academy football based on his unique skills of combining football coaching and Sports Science to progress elite training and coaching methodologies. He has written several published research papers that have analysed the physical demands of professional football to inform the best methods for optimal performance at the elite level.

MATTHEW DAVIES

CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Matthew is a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 11 years of experience working in elite sport. Graduating with First Class Honours in Physiotherapy in 2008, Matthew furthered his expertise by completing an MSc in Sports Physiotherapy in 2018. His career began holding first-team positions at Gloucester Academy and Queens Park Rangers FC.

Matthew’s most recent role as Lead Physiotherapist with Great Britain and England Men’s Hockey has been particularly distinguished. He successfully led the physiotherapy service through major international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games, the World Cup, and the Paris Olympics. His work in these high-pressure environments underscores his ability to manage and rehabilitate athletes at the highest levels of sport.

In addition to his team roles, Matthew has also served as a consultant physiotherapist at the UK Sports Institute’s Intensive Rehabilitation Unit. He specializes in complex soft tissue injuries of the hamstring and calf, as well as multi-ligament knee injuries and is dedicated to finding cutting-edge treatment methodologies.

MYLES GOULBOURNE

JUNIOR Physiotherapist

Myles, originally from London, qualified as a Physiotherapist at St Georges University, London. Myles has a range of experience working in academy football including Fulham FC.  

STEFAN O'CONNOR

FOOTBALL COACH

Stefan, originally from London was previously a professional footballer with Arsenal FC and Newcastle United FC. Stefan’s experience of playing at the highest level brings a unique quality to our coaching team.