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Cameron Dyer is an Australian Physiotherapist who in is his young career has already established a resume that most long tenure clinicians would desire, working with such clubs as the Newcastle Knights (NRL), Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (NRL), Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs. Having worked in both club Rugby and the national program, Cameron also provides a unique insight of the integration between club and country including communication, monitoring and management of injured players. Enjoy this in depth conversation with a progressive and thoughtful clinician who has been able to progress through the hierarchical ladder of sport to currently leading a physio department of one of Australia’s biggest rugby clubs and doing so all before the age of 35.
Highlights from the episode…
- Cameron grew an interest in physio while playing footy and being treated by world renowned sports performance practitioner, Phil Coles.
- How he secured his first role with a professional club while still at uni and the unconventional tactics they used in their interview process.
- Cameron embarked on a 5 week tour of USA exploring the ins/outs of sports injury management. He shares how he was able to set up opportunities to meet with well known practitioners in the industry.
- “When you’re a young practitioner you don’t have a lot of expertise, but you do have a lot of time. So if you can't offer your expertise than offer your time”. The importance of volunteering.
- Having worked 3 years in private practice, Cameron started to wonder if all the hard work and sacrifice would ever pay off to one day securing a role in sport.
- How Cameron secured his first full time role in professional sport as Rehab Physio for the Manly Sea Eagles (NRL) and what it involved.
- Cameron provides a unique insight into the framework Manly use when handling the tension between Physio and S&C coaches when managing injured players.
- After 2 years with Manly, Cameron secured a role with Rugby Australia working with one of the worlds most physically demanding sports, Rugby 7s.
- Cameron shares a fascinating description of the interview and selection process that led to him successfully securing the Head Physio role for the Tahs.
- Cameron reflects on a “tough” first year as Head Physio and shares some cautionary tales, lessons and what he does differently.
- Going into his 4th season at the club he shares the "3 things" he focuses on to drive a successful program.
- Unlike most professional club sports, Rugby Australia and Super Rugby have players that are dual contracted. Cameron shares how this unique arrangement works and how this impacts player injury management.
- We discuss player availability, injury management, responsibility and whether the priority lies with club or country and the differences between Football Australia and Rugby Australia.
People mentioned:
- Phil Coles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-coles-8945803a/
- Matt Toohey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-toohey-3aa8a884/
- Simon Harries: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-harries-12a19092/
Cameron Dyer contact details:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-dyer-8055217b/
Host: Luis Resa
Contact me on:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-resa-a975196b/
- Email: luis.resa@outlook.com
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