15. Brett Bartholomew- Bridging the Gap Between Healthcare Providers and Strength & Conditioning Coaches

This week, we're joined by Brett Bartholomew to explore the connection between healthcare providers and strength coaches. Brett delves into his background, the nuances between his education and that of other fitness experts, his experiences working with physical therapists, strategies for bridging this gap, key attributes he seeks in physical therapists and strength coaches, and insights from his book.Brett Bartholomew is a multifaceted strength and conditioning coach, author, consultant, and founder of The Bridge, a performance coaching and consulting company. He boasts an extensive track record, coaching athletes across 23 sports at various levels, from youth to Olympians, and collaborating with Super Bowl and World Series Champions. His clientele includes UFC fighters and members of the United States Special Forces. Brett's coaching and speaking engagements span globally, and his book "Conscious Coaching: The Art and Science of Building Buy-In" achieved "Best Seller" status on Amazon.For more on Brett:Website: https://bartholomewstrength.com/about/brett-bartholomew/The Bridge: www.bridgehp.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/Coach_BrettBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_brettb/Conscious Coaching on Amazon: LinkBrett also recommends these books:Movement by Gray Cook  High-Performance Training for Sports by David Joyce and Daniel LewindonEssentials of Strength & Conditioning by NSCA (Haff & Triplett) Block Periodization by Vladimir Issurin Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual & Movement Therapists by Thomas W. Myers Supertraining by Yuri Verkhoshansky Science & Practice of Strength Training by Vladimir Zatsiorsky and William Kraemer High-Powered Plyometrics by James C. Radcliffe  Principles and Practice of Resistance Training by Michael H. Stone Athletic Development: The Art & Science of Functional Sports Conditioning by Vern Gambetta  Maximum Interval Training by John Cissik Ultimate Conditioning for Martial Arts by Loren Landow To Sell is Human by Danial Pink Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath and Dan Heath Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work by Chip Heath and Dan Heath Mastery by Robert Greene  Psychology in Sport & Exercise: Linking Theory to Practice by Ann-Marie Knowles How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene The Fighter's Mind: Inside the Mental Game by Sam Sheridan The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self-Not Just Your "Good" Self-Drives Success and Fulfillment by Todd Kashdan Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds  by Carmine Gallo Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces That Shape How We Think, Feel, and Behave by Adam Alter  Legacy: 15 Lessons in Leadership by James Kerr CEO Strength Coach by Ron McKeefery Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek  Friend & Foe by Adam Galinsky Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman