Pacey Performance Podcast #86 - Angus Mugford (Director of High Performance at the Toronto Blue Jays)

In episode 86 of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Performance at the Toronto Blue Jays, Angus Mugford. Formerly of the IMG Academy in Florida, Angus is a psychologist by trade and is currently President of the Association of Sports Psychology. It was great to chat with Angus who heads up a large performance department in Toronto but also has many other strings to his bow.

In this episode, you will learn about -

• Who is Angus Mugford (background, education and current role)
• Hiring and firing
• Internships
• TRANSITION - athletes and coaches/scientists
• Where psychology fits into the interdisciplinary team
• Culture - mission and values

This episode is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and Train with PUSH, makers of the PUSH band.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting www.paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Angus can be found on Twitter @angusmugford

Enjoy

PP