230: All Those PhDs And Not A Single Smart Person

Science for Sport Podcast

In episode 230 Daniel Booth, Head of performance for Watford FC Women, joins us.

Specifically Daniel will be looking at:

• Why jobs ask for PhDs in sport
• Alternatives to university education
• Skills necessary for coaching
• How to develop these skills

About Daniel

"Daniel Booth is currently head of performance for Watford FC Women and Founder and CEO of The LAB Performance which is a high performance management consultancy for teams and coaches. Daniel has a proven track record as a high-performance coach and manager with over a decade of experience, leading performance and medical teams across various elite sporting disciplines. Starting as a Strength and Conditioning coach, he quickly became a trusted advisor to top coaches and athletes in sports such as football, rugby, athletics, golf, and more, driving excellence at the highest levels of sport."

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