Thank you to the Sport Science Technical Team for your support and hard work. Thank you to all the participants who gave up their time to participate in my research and to those that so generously volunteered their time to help with pilot testing.To my husband James, thank you for all the football discussions and support with networking opportunities. Thank you for the endless support, for always believing in me and the much-needed encouragement when stumbling in difficult times. To my daughters Keavy and Aria, thank you for always providing me with a reason to better myself and for showing me what can be achieved through perseverance. To my family and friends for the continual support and child care provision. vii