This week I have the pleasure of speaking with Mark Fitzgerald on the podcast. A fellow Bishop's University graduate, Mark is the owner of Elite Training Systems which is now a franchise of four locations. He has also spent time working in the professional sport working with the Toronto Marlies and the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL.
Coming from a humble beginning in strength and conditioning where the field was very young and jobs were scarce, Mark was able to create his own opportunities working with Adam Foote and David Branch, creating further opportunities down the road.
We had a great discussion about creating a career in strength and conditioning. A lot of young coaches want to rise the ranks of the industry and hit the world of professional sport. Mark goes into great detail about the work that has to go into the early years of building your strength & conditioning career. Developing as a coach, learning more about the science behind training and understanding what your role really means before jumping in with the elite of the elite.
Mark also got into details of how to progress in a career in strength and conditioning. How he framed his goal setting strategy and reframing strategy really got me thinking and I hope it got you thinking as well. Keeping yourself on track is as simple as deliberate practice. Set your goals and set reminders to keep yourself moving forwards and ensure that you are accomplishing those goals and progressing in your life & career.
When I asked Mark what allows athletes to succeed at the top level it was to not be a passenger of your own success. Be aware in every situation. Show up to training, to seminars, to anything available and TRULY try to learn. If you develop good habits & knowledge and continue to grow as a person and as an athlete right from day one, you will continue to push forward in your career past anyone and everyone that gets in your way.
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