Dr Christopher McLaren-Towlson

Dr Towlson is a lecturer in Sports Coaching and Performance Science and the module leader for the Introduction to Performance Analysis (Level 5) and Performance Analysis in Practice (Level 6) modules.

He has completed an applied coaching science-focused PhD, a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice teaching qualification, BASES accredited, and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research explores the influence of growth, maturation and talent identification within youth athlete populations. With a specific focus on the application of bio-banding within academy soccer. His previous research has been funded by FIFA, UEFA, Hull City FC and Manchester City FC.

Researchgate profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christopher_Towlson

Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NYMbYEMAAAAJ&hl=en

Orcid profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5960-0324