035 - “Performance Engineer” - Usama Mujtaba (Pro Football Strength Coach)

Usama Mujtaba, head strength and conditioning coach for the Toronto Argonauts, shares his journey from being an engineer to a coach for professional athletes. He emphasizes the importance of being a jack of all trades and developing skills like public speaking and sales. Mujtaba discusses his goals of growing the culture of strength and conditioning in the CFL and creating a facility that provides comprehensive training for athletes. He also highlights the significance of financial literacy for athletes and encourages them to educate themselves on money management. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:50 Building Trust and Culture in Professional Sports 11:38 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 20:01 Feed the Fam: Affordable Luxury Clothing 28:10 Growing the Culture of Strength and Conditioning in the CFL 36:29 Favorite Athletes