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Jonathan Ward

Jonathan Ward

Bristol Bears

Jonathan is currently a First Team Athletic Performance Coach with the Bristol Bears. Previously, he has occupied roles such as Physical Performance coach and Strength and Conditioning coach with Provence Rugby, FC Grenoble and the Queensland Reds. He originally completed a bachelors degree in Agriculture and spent two years in the Beef Cattle industry before realising S&C is where he wanted to be. Jonathan then graduated from Griffith University with a bachelors of Exercise Science and a Masters of Research. During 2025 Jonathan completed his PhD at the University of Toulon in collaboration with the French Federation Rugby (FFR). His research used Instrumented Mouthguards to examine Head Acceleration Events in Rugby Union. Jonathan is also a Level 2 Professional Coach with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA), and competed in Surf Boat Rowing and Rugby Union.

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