August 2024
Duane's Story
By Duane Saunders
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Duane Saunders
Therapist to global football stars
Duane is a highly-experienced practitioner with a demonstrated history of working in the elite sport and fitness industry.
His career has included sports therapist for Swansea City Ladies Football Club, Head of Medical for Welsh Colleges Ladies Football Club and lecturer in physiology and psychology.
Today, he is the Head of Medical for the Guyana men’s national football team.
Duane coordinates a medical team to analyse injuries and provide physiotherapeutic exercises with the aim of improving physical strength, mobility and optimise athletic performance.
“My role is incredibly rewarding, my medical team have supported the Guyana men’s national football team in preparation for the FIFA World Cup, Gold Cup, National League and Olympic qualifiers," he said.
His progress all started as a student at University College Birmingham, which set him up for success in a highly competitive industry.