Realities of working in the NFL and integrating research into practice with Hugh Fullagar (Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science at University of Technology Sydney)

Hugh Fullagar joins me on the podcast after a recent career move from the Oakland Raiders, as their Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, to UTS as a Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science. Hugh has a PhD from Saarland University in Germany looking at sleep related issues facing professional footballers. It was anabsolute pleasure to chat with Hugh and chat about his experiences in Germany working at the FIFA medical and more recently with the University of Oregon and the Oakland Raiders.

In this episode, you will learn -

• Who is Hugh Fullagar (background, education and current role)
• Realities of working in the NFL
• Demands of the game
• Recovery protocols
  • The big rocks
  • The ‘real’ opportunities
• Integration of Sports Science/medical research into practice in the NFL
• Advantages and disadvantages of working in overseas environments
• 2 most influential books
  • The Power of Choice: You Can Do It - Yes, You Can!
  • Driven: How Human Nature Shapes our Choices
  • Driven to Lead: Good, Bad & Misguided Leadership
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Hugh can be found on Twitter @HughFullagar

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Enjoy

PP