Summary: This episode sees the return of Fergus Connolly, who was previously on the podcast back in episode 151.Dr. Fergus Connolly is one of the world’s foremost human performance thought leaders and influencers, and has applied performance science with leading sports, military, and business teams. He is the only coach to have full times roles in every major sport, including soccer (Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers), professional and college football (San Francisco 49s and University of Michigan) and rugby (Welsh national team). On this episode Fergus and I discuss: Fergus shares with us whats new since the we last spoke I ask Fergus about the upcoming books he is about to release - 59 Lessons and The Process I ask Fergus if he had all the resources available to him - how would he set up a high performance environment I ask Fergus about the importance of appreciating the psychological element when interacting with players within an interdisciplinary team I ask Fergus what is a performance facilitator? I ask Fergus - does he feel that the education system for sport performance needs to change to something like medical school? Fergus and I discuss mastery I ask Fergus about hiring the right people to work in a high performance team I then ask Fergus how can an employer ensure that the individuals they hire have the adequate character, capability, and capacity to be considered as the right person for a specific role I ask Fergus how important is it that everyone on a performance team to has an understanding of human behavior I ask Fergus is there any future technologies that he currently sees that will and will not be of a big benefit to sports performance I ask Fergus about his experience at ALTIS back in June 2018 Fergus and I discuss the importance of context and why its always important to not make assumptions I ask Fergus - what areas outside of coaching are important for coaches to embrace I ask Fergus - are there any individuals that he feels people should study I ask Fergus if he could interview anyone dead or alive who would he interview and why? I ask Fergus - does his have a daily ritual that is essential to his day I ask Fergus what his current training and nutrition regime looks like I ask Fergus are his current and top book recommendations This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - fergusconnolly.com Facebook - Fergus Connolly Twitter - @Fergus_ConnollyInstagram - fergus.connolly Books Mentioned: Game Changer59 Lessons 59 Lessons - Amazon LinkThe Process (No Link Yet!) Behave The Power of the Other Anti-FragileWhy isnt my Brain working You are not a RockYou win with People Mood Cure Triggers Mind or War Death Row Chaplin Dan Brown Books Lee Child Books Why me want eat Wild at heart Articles Mentioned: The Death of a Strength Coach Podcast Mentioned:Resilient Performance Podcast - Dr. Fergus Connolly Pacey Performance Podcast #136 – Fergus Connolly People and Resources Mentioned: Mike BoyleDan Pfaff Charlie FrancisKelvin Giles Cameron Josse Vince LombardiBill Walsh John WoodenClive WoodwardAaron Best Brendan Rogers Craig White Sam Allardyce ALTIS ALTIS 360 James Smith San Francisco 49ers Roberts Sapolsky Jesus Jorge Carvajal Ken Clarke Mike Robertson Stephen CoveyLeonardo Da Vinci Wayne BennettDeclan KidneyTony Smith Biff Poggi Corey TwineMark NaylorNate Barry Bill GatesRichard BransonDonald TrumpElon MuskSteve Jobs Krista Scott-Dixon Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360ALTIS Education Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material. National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon
