Working with
The ADP provides unprecedented access to some
of the best experts in their field.
Meet the Team
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Greg King
Founder and Performance Expert
The founder of the ADP, Greg has a long history of developing elite athletes. He understands, clearly, the steps required to maximise potential and performance. Greg has overseen the physical performance and injury prevention strategies for Shanghai Port FC (CSL), Yokohama F Marinos (J-League), Adelaide United (A-League) and has also worked as a strength and conditioning coach with Port Adelaide Football Club (AFL).
Prior to this Greg has worked extensively to help develop junior athletes through both coaching and teaching. He has completed a Master of Exercise Science, Bachelor of Physical Education and Bachelor of Education. Greg continues to update his education, consistently and consults with elite athletes, organisations and governing bodies to develop their high performance strategy.
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Adam Waterson
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Adam Waterson is a highly regarded, performance expert with a background in elite strength & conditioning. He has extensive experience, working with various professional football teams throughout Australia, Asia & the USA. These teams include Parramatta Power, Sydney United, Sydney FC, Newcastle Jets, Western Sydney Wanderers, FC Seoul & currently in his 7th season with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
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Justin Dougherty
Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention Specialist
Justin is an APA-titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist, joining ADP with over 10 years of experience in professional sport. Justin currently works as the Head of Rehabilitation at the Sydney Swans Football Club in the AFL, where he has been since December 2020. Prior to this, Justin worked as the Head Physiotherapist at A-League clubs Melbourne Victory FC and Newcastle Jets FC.
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Chris Papas
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Chris is an expert in physical performance and injury rehabilitation. He has an extensive background in strength & conditioning and exercise physiology. His experience includes serving 6 years as the Head of Performance for Sydney FC, in which time they won 2 A-League Championships and an A-League Premiership. Chris has also succeeded in the private setting and continues to work with high-level, elite athletes who seek him out for performance and rehab programs.
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Jessica Spendlove
Performance Dietician
Jessica is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and one of Australia’s leading Performance Dietitians. With over a decade of experience, she has worked with thousands of elite, sub-elite, and junior athletes across seven professional sports, including AFL, NRL, Netball, Football, Basketball, Rugby Union, and AFLW. Jessica has a proven track record, having contributed to Premiership-winning teams, Olympic and world champions, and countless elite and junior athletes. https://jessicaspendlove.com
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Dean Miller
Sleep and Recovery Expert
Dr Dean Miller is a sleep and exercise scientist with a PhD examining the sleep of athletes. His areas of expertise include sleep, jet lag, physiological recovery, and utilising wearable technology to examine physiological markers of health. He is one of Australia’s most highly regarded experts in this area. Dean is available to create individual athlete strategies. Book a strategy call with Dean which also includes a follow up call.