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

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? This was a great discussion with Tom and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Facebook - Tom Clough Twitter - @TCloughie Instagram - s21tac   Podcasts Mentioned: Episode 246: Keir Wenham-Flatt - The future of coaching education Books Mentioned: Green lights Never split the difference  Belonging    People and Resources Mentioned: Huddersfield Giants Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC) Bradford Bulls Kevin Till  Ben Jones  Eric Cressey EXOS (formerly Athletes Performance) Hull Kingston Rovers Ulster Rugby Mike Boyle Francis Cummins Jamie Peacock Tim Sheens Dan McFarland Nick Winkelman  Joel Smith  Keir Wenham-Flatt Jason Cowman Matt Godfrey Shane Carney Mikey Kiely Matt Maguire Matt Daniels Nathan Mill Gary Vaynerchuk