Educational Background:
Benedict Chong graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Science.
Professional Experience:
Benedict is an internationally certified inline skating coach with a rich coaching career that began in 2005. Since 2009, he is also serving as the Managing Director of Extreme Inline Sports. His coaching portfolio spans a diverse age group, from three to sixty years old. Benedict leverages his academic background to enhance coaching methodologies, ensuring they are biomechanically sound and effective in accelerating skill acquisition. He also mentors his team of coaches to adopt these advanced techniques.
Notable Clients:
Among his long-term corporate clients are the Overseas Family School, Stamford American International School, and Brighton College (Singapore), where he primarily works with children aged four to ten.
Internship Experience:
Changi Sports Medicine Centre:
– Gained hands-on experience in sports science applications within clinical settings.
– Specialized in injury rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, weight management, and sports massage.
– Conducted physical fitness assessments (Helmas) and provided diet prescriptions and counseling.
– Engaged in hydrotherapy, strength and conditioning, lactate profiling, and gait analysis.
– Performed VO2Max testing and interpreted results for injury prevention and performance enhancement.
2xSFB Sports Pte Ltd:
– Developed expertise in virtual reality cycling training using Computrainer.
– Conducted comprehensive run training, including warm-ups, cool-downs, interval training, periodization, tapering, long-distance running, and strength and conditioning.
– Provided sports nutrition advice and set up event booths.
– After completing his internship, he was offered a position as a Sports Nutrition Specialist, where he crafted detailed sports nutrition plans for team athletes and advised customers on race day hydration and nutrition for endurance events.