Marco Beato, PhD, is an Associate Professor (MSc, BSc, CPSS, CSCS, SFHEA) and Head of Sport and Exercise Science in the School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Suffolk Ipswich, UK. Marco has published over 160 peer-reviewed journal articles, and he is an Associate Editor for the NSCA's Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (USA) and a fellow and reviewing panel member of the European College of Sport Science (Germany). He is also a scientific and performance consultant of professional football. Marco is qualified as a UEFA coach and professional football fitness coach with the FIGC (Italy).

Chris Bishop, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Strength and Conditioning (MSc, ASCC, SFHEA) at the London Sport Institute, Middlesex University, UK, and is the programme leader for MSc in Strength and Conditioning and the Head of the Department. Chris has published over 250 peer-reviewed journal articles, co-edited two textbooks and serves as a Senior Editor for the NSCA's Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and an Associate Editor for the Strength and Conditioning Journal. Chris served on the Board of Directors for the UK Strength and Conditioning Association.

Anthony Turner, PhD, is a Professor of Strength and Conditioning (MSc, ASCC, CSCS*D, SFHEA) and the postgraduate research lead at the London Sport Institute, Middlesex University, UK. Anthony was a sports science consultant and strength and conditioning coach to Olympic and Paralympic athletes and was head of physical preparation for GBR fencing for the Rio Olympic Games. Anthony is a consultant in human performance for the British military and a physical performance coach for Tottenham Hotspur Women's Academy.