Gavin Cross
Principal Physiotherapist, Strength & Conditioning Coach
Gavin Cross, is owner of Cross Physiotherapy and staff member of the Wellington Baseball Academy. Gavin brings a wealth of knowledge and professionalism to the academy which will allow him to effectively educate young aspiring baseball players, coaches and parents on the importance of physiotherapy, rehab and strength training programmes.
Gavin, graduated from AUT with a Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy and has worked extensively in the fields of musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy. He has undertaken postgraduate study in chronic pain, hand and upper limb therapy, and sport specific exercise prescription, and has enjoyed working with elite sporting teams and athletes in New Zealand, the U.K. and the U.S over the last 16 years. Gavin has a special interest in developing sport specific exercise programmes and strengthening functional movement patterns. He has worked with Wellington Saints basketball, Wellington Football, Wellington Softball, Miramar Softball and NZ handball players, as well as a variety of athletes representing New Zealand at both Olympic and World levels.
He is currently the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the New Zealand Tall Blacks. As a special project, Gavin has provided the physiotherapy, rehab and strength programmes for Steven Adams over the past seven years. As a result, he regularly spends time with Oklahoma City Thunder staff, is trusted to provide treatment to Thunder players in the off-season, and is the only approved provider for an NBA franchise in New Zealand.
Gavin, graduated from AUT with a Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy and has worked extensively in the fields of musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy. He has undertaken postgraduate study in chronic pain, hand and upper limb therapy, and sport specific exercise prescription, and has enjoyed working with elite sporting teams and athletes in New Zealand, the U.K. and the U.S over the last 16 years. Gavin has a special interest in developing sport specific exercise programmes and strengthening functional movement patterns. He has worked with Wellington Saints basketball, Wellington Football, Wellington Softball, Miramar Softball and NZ handball players, as well as a variety of athletes representing New Zealand at both Olympic and World levels.
He is currently the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the New Zealand Tall Blacks. As a special project, Gavin has provided the physiotherapy, rehab and strength programmes for Steven Adams over the past seven years. As a result, he regularly spends time with Oklahoma City Thunder staff, is trusted to provide treatment to Thunder players in the off-season, and is the only approved provider for an NBA franchise in New Zealand.
