Episode 255: Tom Clough - Head of Athletic Performance at Ulster Rugby

2022-03-30

This episodes guest if Tom Clough.Tom is currently the Head of Athletic Performance at Ulster Rugby.On this episode Tom and I discuss: Tom's background? Why did Tom intern at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC)? How did Tom support himself financially during his internship at MBSC? How did Tom deal with a year out of coaching when he got let go from Bradford Bulls? Who have been Tom's biggest influences on him both professionally and Personally? I ask Tom, what are the good and not so good things he currently see's within the physical...

This episodes guest if Tom Clough.

Tom is currently the Head of Athletic Performance at Ulster Rugby.

On this episode Tom and I discuss:

Tom's background?
Why did Tom intern at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC)?
How did Tom support himself financially during his internship at MBSC?
How did Tom deal with a year out of coaching when he got let go from Bradford Bulls?
Who have been Tom's biggest influences on him both professionally and Personally?
I ask Tom, what are the good and not so good things he currently see's within the physical preparation field, and what solutions would he offer to counteract the not so good things he currently see's
We discuss work-life balance and coaching burn-out
What is Tom's exact role at Ulster Rugby?
How does Tom create an interdisciplinary coaching staff at Ulster Rugby?
How does Tom create an environment for continually feedback?
How are final decisions made at Ulster Rugby?
How much information does Tom need to present to the Head coach on a daily basis?
How has Tom developed his communication and leadership skills?
What is a typical day and week like at Ulster Rugby for Tom currently?
What does Tom do for his own training currently?
How does Tom learn?
What are Tom's top and current book recommendations?
I ask Tom, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?