Carol Robins
Carol Robins
Exercise Physiologist & Sports Scientist
Exercise Physiologist & Sports Scientist
Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science)
Master of Exercise & Sports Science (Sports Performance)
Exercise & Sports Science Australia Level 2 Sports Scientist
Australian Strength & Conditioning Association Level 2 S&C Coach
Football Federation Australia Youth C and Football Conditioning Licenses
About
Carol has been employed with us at Shellharbour Physiotherapy for 20 years. She is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Sports Scientist and Strength & Conditioning Coach. In 2025 she was awarded Australian Accredited Sports Scientist of the Year 2024 for her work in applied sports science, and for her book “The Resilient Young Athlete” a practical guide on developing mental toughness in young athletes.
As an Exercise Physiologist Carol specialises in chronic disease management, injury prevention and post surgery recovery - prescribing exercise programs that are tailored to an individual’s needs depending on their health status, medical history and exercise tolerance.
Carol has extensive experience working with athletes, especially across men’s, women’s and youth boys representative football (soccer). She specialises in long term athlete development, injury prevention, on and off field rehabilitation, and strength conditioning.
Away from work, Carol enjoys keeping active in the gym, performing pilates and paddle boarding.
Specialisations
Chronic disease management: Including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, weight management, lung conditions, and neurological disorders
Injury management & post surgery recovery: Including low back pain, knee and hip replacements and shoulder injury
Hydrotherapy
Pilates
Strength conditioning
Sports performance & testing
Experience
Western Sydney Wanderers Head Strength & Conditioning Coach (Youth Boys Academy Program 2024/25 & W- League Teams 2018/2019)
South Coast Flame Head Sports Scientist (Senior Mens, and Youth Boys Academy Programs 2021-2024)
Wollongong Wolves Sports Scientist (Youth Boys U15/U16/U18’s Teams 2008/2009, 2014-2016, 2019-2021)
Football South Coast: Sports Scientist (2017)
Coerver Coaching Illawarra: Football Coach (2010-2013)
Oak Flats Falcons: Sports Trainer (2009-2013)
