Chris Black joined Liverpool FC as lead strength and conditioning coach at the start of 2024-25, after spending three years working for the Football Association as a physical performance coach. 

Originally from Bessbrook in Northern Ireland, Chris came to England to study in 2002 and graduated from Northumbria University in 2006. 

He went on to complete his MSc in strength and conditioning at Salford University and began his PhD at Leeds Beckett in 2014. 

Before his post with the FA, Chris held various positions in rugby league, as head of physical performance at Leeds Rhinos and head of performance at England Rugby League.

Now with the Reds, his role will be focused on the physical performance of the men's senior team players, developing their ath...