Claire Tracey has recently taken on the position of Technical Demonstrator at the University of Gloucestershire where she manages Strength and Conditioning Interns, Mentors Scholar S&C Coaches, Coaches TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) Athletes and works with the Strength and Conditioning Undergraduate and Masters Degrees. Alongside this Claire also coaches a GB Fencer and supports the Scottish Women's Volleyball Teams remotely.
In this episode we discuss:
- Her journey from being an intern at Glasgow Warriors RFC to her current role
- What a typical day at work looks like.
- The importance of context when considering potential barriers stopping female S&C coaches from progressing.
- The idea of what a S&C coach 'should' look like
- Advice she wished she was given at 20yrs old.
Resources mentioned in the Podcast:
- The Chimp Paradox: the mind management programme to help you achieve success, confidence and happiness. Author: Dr Steve Peters
- The Little Black Book of Training Wisdom: How to train to improve at any sport. Author: Dr Dan Cleather
- Make Your Bed: 10 Life Lessons from a Navy Seal. Author: Admiral William H. McRaven
- Weight Room Wisdom: Lessons in Leadership from 99 Strength Coaches
- Pacey Performance Podcast
- The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast
You can also get in touch with Claire via:
Twitter: CITracey86
Instagram: claire_tracey_fitness
Facebook: Claire Tracey Fitness
Email Address: Ctracey1@glos.ac.uk
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