Chris Holmes
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- Hi, I’m Chris and I work as a Sports Technologist for adidas. I specialise in developing “ovoid” balls, which is basically any sports ball that isn’t round (like rugby balls).
I work closely with athletes, trying to figure out the best designs for maximum performance. No day is ever quite the same, and I get to meet a lot of interesting people along the way. I’d recommend my job to anyone interested in science, maths and of course sports!
Any comments? I will try and get back to you in a few days.
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What subjects did you study at school?
I studied physics and maths at A-level.
What qualifications do you need for your job?
A degree in a relevant engineering field.
How much can I earn?
This depends on the company you work for, but you won’t go without. Plus you will get lots of free sporting equipment.
What other careers can Maths and Science lead to?
Maths and science A levels provide a great foundation to all sorts of jobs. You can do anything, as long as you put your mind to it.
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Enjoy your studies, and make sure that you try to apply the theories that you learn in the classroom to something that is fun, as they will stick in your mind.0 Comments 470 days
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Hi Guys,
Please read through my FAqs section and ask in case you have further queries, I should be able to get bact to you within a couple of days.
Hi Chris!
I was just wandering if sports technology includes work in designing football boots and footballs. If so, do you work closely with the designers? What skills do people need to design sports equipment?
Thanks a bunch!
Hii
Im only 12 but we have to choose sport at end of year.
I would ove to be P.E teacher but what grades would i have to get?
And the payment i worried bout how much do they earn up to in a year?
Please reply soon
Geo x
hey Tosin,
You could be a Sports technologist like me, jst remember to opt for Science and Maths at GCSE and A levels!
Hi Shannon,
Make sure to study Maths and Science at your GCSE's and A levels followed by an engineering degree!
Hey, I've always wanted to be involved in some kind of athletic sport. I've always been a natural at long distance running and recently i have chosen GCSE p.e as one of my favourite subjects, I was wandering if you had any advice.. if not don't worry
hi
im reali love science and sports the job u do sounds brlliant i wish i could b like u wen im older
hey Chris
i found your page via the science and maths site. i read a bit about you on your bebo and was very interested in what you do.
however, i was wondering the range of payment you can recieve and how long you will have to go college and university for ?
cheers matee ..
W.B A.S.A.P
hi i was on the gcse site and i was wondering what gcse grades do u need for that job
-alex-
hi
i found your page via the science and maths site. i am interested in what you do.
however, i was wondering what payment you can recieve and where you went to university?
what did you get in your higher and in whatr subjects
thanx very much
i am interested in the work you do...and i am wondering how much the average weekly salary is and what to do after school?
thank you
hey im 14 and am in year 9...i have to pick my options soon and i am good at science and maths and want to know wat options to pic to do a job like your ???
hello i have seen the advert for science and maths and i have read your
profile and was wondering in what qualifications you need for a job like yours write back please.
Hey Chris,
Im Interested In Your Job I Know
This Well Put You Out Of Your Way But Can
You Send Me A Privite Mail Of More Stuff You Do In Your
Job And Your Wages Please It Would Help Me Alot (:
hello
i found your page via the science and maths website and to be honest this the sports technology interest's me. As part of my work experience i tried looking for somewhere to find as an insite of the job but i could'nt find any where. If u could tell me how you started and where you did start that would be great thankyou
Jake
hi i'm a girl (duh)
i am relli intrested in charcter designing in tv and games(games mostly) can u give me any advise 4 the future on what to do to get this dream job of mine.
Hi Chris, I am Josh O'keefe, I am 14. Your Jobs Sounds Really Interesting. Could You Tell What You Need In GCSE's and what other qualifactions you need.
I would really appriecate if you could get back to me. Thanks