Daniel Ferris

Dan Ferris is an experienced high-performance sport coach, researcher, and educator with over 15 years of expertise in developing elite athletes and advancing sport science. Completing his PhD at Griffith University in 2025, his research focuses on biochemical indices of training and competition in elite contact sport athletes. Dan also lectures in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of New England, where he integrates his extensive practical experience in strength and conditioning with cutting-edge academic knowledge. His professional background includes leadership roles as Head of Physical Performance with NRL teams such as the Canterbury Bulldogs, Manly Sea Eagles and Gold Coast Titans. Dan is skilled in athlete performance assessment, recovery methods, and strength program design, and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications and research projects.

Advanced Exercise Physiology, Monitoring of Sport Performance, Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science