David Sadkin

Head of Physical Performance

About David Sadkin

With over 15 years’ international experience across elite sport and applied physiology, David Sadkin works with the HOOKE team to optimise physical performance and long-term health through highly personalised, evidence-based coaching. Passionate about performance science, David applies the latest research to support strength, speed, and longevity.  His bespoke training systems continue to shape athlete preparation through his educational work on the ‘science of acceleration’. His work is grounded in a commitment to robust, sustainable training methods and long-term physical health.

Qualifications & Experience

  • MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
  • BSc in Strength and Conditioning Science
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), NSCA
  • Professional Doctorate in Strength and Conditioning, currently completing
  • Over 15 years of international experience across elite sport and applied physiology
  • Coached Olympic medallists and world-class athletes across track and field, professional football and NCAA programmes
  • Leads an international elite sprint training group
  • Develops educational work focused on the science of acceleration and athlete preparation

Physical performance and long-term health

David takes an evidence-based approach to physical performance, using individualised training to develop physical capacity while supporting sustainable, long-term health. His experience across elite sport and applied physiology informs how he approaches training for both performance and resilience, with particular interests including:

Strength and conditioning
Speed and acceleration
Applied exercise physiology
Functional capacity and resilience
Long-term physical performance

David Sadkin's Role at HOOKE

As Head of Physical Performance at HOOKE, David oversees the fitness evaluations and programmes delivered to members. He conducts fitness assessments and develops highly personalised, evidence-based fitness programmes tailored to each member’s needs, whether followed independently at home or with a personal trainer, with a focus on supporting long-term physical health.

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