Dr Laurence Houghton

Philosophy

To contribute toward the scientific advancement and practical application of exercise physiology and help cricketers reach their full potential as performers and individuals both on and off the pitch.

Qualifications

  • PhD ? Sport Science ?The Development and Implementation of a Simulated Cricket Batting Innings for Testing and Training?. The University of Western Australia.
  • Master of Science - Sport Science (Distinction). The University of Western Australia (2006-2007)
  • BSc (Honours) Sport and Exercise Sciences (First Class). Loughborough University, Leicestershire, UK (2002-2005) ? ?The Spiritual home of Sport Science in the UK? Experience
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach, ACE cricket academy, Perth, Western Australia (2008-present)
  • Interim Strength and Conditioning Coach, Northants CCC, UK (2012).

Current Projects

Research

  • Walker, G., Dziubak, A., Houghton, L., Prendergast, C., Lim, L. & Bishop, N., (2008). The effect of caffeine ingestion on human neutrophil oxidative burst responses following time-trial cycling. Journal of Sports Sciences, 26:611-619.
  • Houghton L., Dawson B. & Maloney, S., Effects of wearing compression garments on thermoregulation during simulated team sport activity in temperate environmental conditions, (2009). Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12:303-309.
  • Houghton, L., (2010). Running-between-the-wickets in cricket: What is the best technique? International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 5:101-107.
  • Houghton, L., Dawson, B., Rubenson, J., & Tobin, M., (2011). Movement patterns and physical strain during a novel, simulated cricket batting innings (BATEX). Journal of Sports Sciences, 29:801-809.
  • Houghton, L., Dawson, B., & Rubenson, J., (2011). Performance in a simulated cricket batting innings (BATEX): reliability and discrimination between playing standard. Journal of Sports Sciences, 29:1097-1103.
  • Houghton, L., Dawson, B., & Rubenson, J., (2012). Achilles tendon mechanical properties after both prolonged continuous running and prolonged intermittent shuttle running (cricket batting). Journal of Applied Biomechanics, In press.
  • Houghton, L. and Dawson, B., (2012). Short report: Recovery of jump performance after a simulated cricket batting innings: A pilot study. Journal of Sports Sciences, 30:1069-1072.
  • Houghton, L., Dawson, B., & Rubenson, J., (2012). Effects of plyometric training on Achilles tendon properties and shuttle running during a simulated cricket batting innings. Journal of Strength Conditioning Research, In Press.
  • Houghton, L., Dawson, B., Rubenson, J., & Tobin, M., (2010). Development and implementation of a simulated cricket batting innings for testing and training. Conference Proceedings, Conference of Science, Medicine and Coaching in Cricket, 1-3 June, 2010, Gold Coast, Australia, p 82-85.
  • Houghton, L., Dawson, B., & Rubenson, J. (2011). Mechanical properties of the Achilles tendon before and after a prolonged, simulated batting innings. Conference Proceedings, 4th World Congress of Science and Medicine in Cricket, March 31-April 1, Chandigarh, India, p 97-98.
  • Houghton, L., Dawson, B., & Rubenson, J. (2012). From movement patterns to performance analysis tool: A simulated cricket batting innings for testing and training. World Congress of Performance Analysis of Sport IX (Ed. by Peters, D.M & O?Donoghue, P.G), 25th ? 28th July 2012, p 33.