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How can Gymnastics prevent Concussions in Contact Sports?

Lee McDermott

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This weeks podcast special guest is Lee McDermott.

Lee is a Olympian and Gymnastic Consultant but he has a fascinating sports career journey and here is Lee's impressive CV:

1996 Olympian, Double Gold & Bronze Medalist Commonwealth Games
Athlete at 5 World and 4 European Championships
Double British Champion 1994 & 1996
Awarded Master Gymnast by British Gymnastics Association

Professional Achievements
(National Academy Sports Medicine) Performance Enhancement Specialist

Restructured coaching departments for Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas
Designed and implement acts for Michael Jackson ‘ONE’ – Cirque du Soleil- Las Vegas
Redesigned and implemented 90 minute show Cirque du Soleil ZED
Designed safety analysis for the show with OSHA

My training plans were used as the benchmark for all Cirque du Soleil shows
NZ Gymnastics Team Manager at Commonwealth Games
NZ National Coach 2002 & 2006 Commonwealth Games
NZ National Coach 2002 & 2004 Pacific Alliance Championships
NZ National Coach 2003 & 2006 World Championships

Honestly, this podcast is epic!!

In this episode you will learn:

  • ​How gymnastics can prevent injuries in contact sports
  • ​How sports can improve your time management
  • ​Lee will teach you how to be more resilient during your sports career journey.

Resources & links in this episode:

  • ​Connect with Lee
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