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19 May 2025

THE 5 KEY THINGS TO SUCCEED IN PROFESSIONAL SPORT

THE 5 KEY THINGS TO SUCCEED IN PROFESSIONAL SPORT

The 5 Key Things to Succeed in Professional Sport

From Clinic to World Champion - A Guide by Bradley Scanes

This short, high-impact guide shares five essential principles for thriving in the high-pressure world of professional sport. It’s built on real-world experience from someone who transitioned from the clinic to working at the very top of elite sport, including Formula 1.

The 5 Key Things to Succeed in Professional Sport

From Clinic to World Champion - A Guide by Bradley Scanes

This short, high-impact guide shares five essential principles for thriving in the high-pressure world of professional sport. It’s built on real-world experience from someone who transitioned from the clinic to working at the very top of elite sport, including Formula 1.

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Meet the Team

Matt is a Human Performance Consultant & Physiotherapist working with both Red Bull junior Drivers in Formula 2 and British Gymnastics teams. He holds expertise in upper limb injuries, sports rehab & Paediatrics and has delivered guest lectures on sports performance at Writtle College. He has a degree with Honours in Physiotherapy from the University of East Anglia and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning coach.

Brad is a Human Performance Consultant, Professional Sport and Private Chartered Physiotherapist, and Performance Coach. He currently works with Formula 1 World Champion, Max Verstappen, as well as consulting to the British Gymnastics team and providing injury assessment and treatment. With a Masters in Sport and Exercise Science from Loughborough University, Brad has gained extensive experience working with elite athletes.

Grace is a physiotherapist with specialized training in pelvic health, who can work with clients on pregnancy, gynaecology, hormone-related issues, performance training, and injury rehabilitation. She has worked with professional rugby and international rugby sevens teams in the past and now consults with individual athletes from various sports such as horse jumping, triathlon, dance, and boxing.

Brad is a Human Performance Consultant, Professional Sport and Private Chartered Physiotherapist, and Performance Coach. He currently works with Formula 1 World Champion, Max Verstappen, as well as consulting to the British Gymnastics team and providing injury assessment and treatment. With a Masters in Sport and Exercise Science from Loughborough University, Brad has gained extensive experience working with elite athletes.

Matt is a Human Performance Consultant & Physiotherapist working with both Red Bull junior Drivers in Formula 2 and British Gymnastics teams. He holds expertise in upper limb injuries, sports rehab & Paediatrics and has delivered guest lectures on sports performance at Writtle College. He has a degree with Honours in Physiotherapy from the University of East Anglia and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning coach.

Grace is a physiotherapist with specialized training in pelvic health, who can work with clients on pregnancy, gynaecology, hormone-related issues, performance training, and injury rehabilitation. She has worked with professional rugby and international rugby sevens teams in the past and now consults with individual athletes from various sports such as horse jumping, triathlon, dance, and boxing.

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We will monitor progress and adjust intervals based on your pain, injury, and targets. Our team, consisting of Bradley Scanes, Matt Murray-Downing, and Grace Covington, is available 24/7 to support you in overcoming pain and achieving your goals.

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