Tony Colbert profile
Name
Tony Colbert
Position
Fitness Coach
Born
May 29, 1963, Paddington
Qualifications
BSc/MSc Sport and Exercise Science, FA Fitness Trainer Award, Certified SAQ Trainer, Certified ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor, NCFC Teaching Certificate, Future Fit: Advanced Personal Trainer
Joined Arsenal
July 1998
A league-leading statistic of 27 goals in the last 15 minutes of matches last season (compared to just five against) gives a good indication of the crucial role played by Tony, whose tireless fitness planning and preparation make Arsenal a physically finely honed squad.
Tony ensures that players can withstand what is always a highly rigorous season for first-team regulars at the Club, as they invariably fight for honours on four fronts, whilst he also works with injured players to prepare them for a return to action in the best condition possible.
A hugely experienced and highly qualified fitness coach, Tony worked with a range of sportsmen before joining the club and is an expert in football-specific fitness. He has also delivered lectures and developed a range of fitness training courses for health and fitness organisations – and has managed various gyms and fitness centres.
