Episode 227: Denis Logan - Embracing the journey from EXOS, to the NFL, to Pro Rugby

This episodes guest is Denis Logan. Denis Logan joined Munster Rugby as Head of Athletic Performance in May 2018. He previously worked as an assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns and has worked with elite athletes for over a decade. Prior to his time with the Cleveland Browns, the New York native was Director of Performance for the US Pro Sports division of EXOS where he worked with professional and elite athletes from a diversity of sports, including American football and Olympic events. While at EXOS, Denis was the lead strength coach for the NFL Combine and the NFL off-season development programmes.  On this episode Denis and I discuss: Denis' background Denis discusses his time as a manager of EXOS' Texas facility  I ask Denis about fatherhood and family life Denis discusses work-life balance Denis discusses him time in the NFL Denis discusses combine training Denis shares with us how he ended up as the head S&C with Munster rugby? I ask Denis about the biggest lessons he has learned so far in his life I ask Denis how does his learn I ask Denis for his top and current book recommendations I ask Denis if there is anything his does on a daily basis that is essential to his day? I ask Denis - how would he like to be remembered? I ask Denis, if he could invite, 5 people dinner, dead of alive who would he invite and why? This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Facebook - Denis Logan Instagram - dilorentis09   Podcasts Mentioned: ATSW - Episode 206: Nicole Rodriguez - Long Term Athletic Development and getting out of your comfort zone ATSW - Episode 214: Mladen Jovanović - HIIT training, unpredictability, and agile periodization   Books Mentioned: Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Take Hold and Others Come Unstuck HIIT High Intensity Interval Training and Agile Periodization Shoe dog The Instant Economist: Everything You Need to Know About How the Economy Works Principles    People and Resources Mentioned: EXOS Mark Verstegen Nomar Garciaparra Nicole Rodriguez  Luke Richesson Joe Gomes Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning Mike Boyle ALTIS Stu McMillan Liam Hennessy  David Howarth Mladen Jovanović Joe Gibbs Brett Bartholomew Dave Tenney Tim Ferriss Ray Dalio Elon Musk Scott Livingston Martin Luther King Jr Yuri Verkhoshansky   Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Education   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Youth Training Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon