IGCT Episode #301: Matt Toohey “Be Willing To Learn”

Bio

In my Seventh season at NRL club the Newcastle Knights but my first year in a new role as the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach after previously having held the role of Elite Pathways Physical Performance Manager.

I also spent two seasons as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Wyong Roos in the NSW Cup. A graduate of the University of Newcastle, I also completed my Masters through Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia.

I’m a Level 2 S&C coach through the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA.

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In This Episode We Discuss:

• What experience in his journey impacted him the most, and Why.

• Biggest mistake he has made and how he learned from it.

• Going from an intern to the National Rugby League.

• Challenges and benefits of working with the Academy System.

• Benefits of International Professional Development.

• Best piece of coaching advice he has ever received.

• His favorite quote, Book/App/Website recommendation.

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Resources:

Links

• www.newcastleknights.com.au

Social Media:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• Twitter

• Linked In

Connect:

• mtoohey@newcastleknights.com.au

Books:

• Black Box Thinking

• Checklist Manifesto

• Stealing Fire

Apps:

• My Jump

• My Sprint

• Audible

• Trello

Recommended Websites:

• https://ericcressey.com/

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