Oliver studied an undergraduate degree in strength and conditioning from 2012 to 2015. During that time he undertook a winter internship at Gloucestershire CCC where he led their academy in strength and conditioning.
He then did his masters degree in sports therapy during which he worked with Bob Smith, who is now the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach at Gloucestershire. He is now in the second year of assisting with the playing staff and academy at the Bristol County Ground.