Show Notes
Breaking into professional sports as a coach or practitioner can feel like an uphill battle. 🏆
In this episode of the Athletic Skills Podcast, Jonty Norris, S&C coach at British Triathlon and Head S&C at Sunderland FC, shares his secrets to landing roles in elite sport and thriving across football, cricket, rugby, and triathlon. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to elevate your career in pro sport, this conversation is packed with advice, real-world strategies, and actionable tips.
🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: * How to transition from grassroots coaching to professional sports * The power of volunteering, internships, and shadowing in building experience * How to stand out when applying for competitive S&C roles * Jonty’s advice on balancing subjective and objective athlete monitoring * Why coaching in multi-sport environments is key to development * Simple tips for grassroots coaches to monitor athletes with limited resources * Lessons on resilience, career growth, and navigating fear and doubt
💬 Join the Conversation: What’s been the biggest challenge you’ve faced getting into pro sport? Share your experience or ask your questions in the comments—we’d love to feature them in future episodes!
📲 Connect with Jonty Norris: * Twitter: @JontyNorris * LinkedIn Jonty Norris
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