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.
These profiles are taken from the official club handbook, available from outside the stadium on home matchdays, via Arsenal.com, and from all Club shops including mail order on 020 7619 5000. Priced at £5.
