NZSCA Committee members
Tahi i runga i te waka kotahi
Together on the same wakaFostering excellence in strength and conditioning
Committee Members

Chloe Ryan
NZSCA Committee member (Tertiary Education coordinator)
Doctor of Philosophy Candidate – Sport and Exercise Science
Research Officer: Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Co-Director: Potential Performance – Sport science consultancy services

Matthew Blair
NZSCA Committee member (Accreditation & Renewal coordinator)
NZSCA Level 3 Advanced Practitioner
Master of Physical Education
Academic Staff: Otago Institute of Sport, Exercise, and Health (Otago Polytechnic)
Strength and Conditioning Consultant: Thyme for Change NZ Ltd

David Edgar
NZSCA Committee member (Tactical Arym-Sea-Navy coordinator)
NZSCA Level 3 Advanced Practitioner
DR (Maj) David Edgar
PhD: Sleep & Recovery, Masters of Strength & Conditioning
NZ Army, New Zealand Defense Force
OC PPS (Officer Commanding Physical Performance)

Peter Harding
NZSCA Committee member (National Policy Development)
High Performance Consultant
Tertiary level Educator
Background S&C and Sport Governorship

Eske Dost
NZSCA Committee member (Coach coordinator)
NZSCA Level 3 Advanced Practitioner
Bachelor in Sport and Exercise Science
Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Nutrition
Graduate Diploma in Management
International Olympic Lift and Cross-Fit competitor
Consultant Sport Nutritionist

Nathan Stewart
NZSCA Committee member (Tertiary Education coordinator)
Doctor of Philosophy Candidate – Sport and Exercise Science
Co-Director: Potential Performance – Sport science consultancy services (S&C and Exercise Physiologist)

Hoani Smith
NZSCA Committee member (Strategic Planning)
NZSCA Level 3 Advanced Practitioner
Master of Physical Education
Academic Staff Lincoln University, Department – Society, Sport, and Design