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Mar 2023
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155: How To Design A World-Class Perform...

Science for Sport
About this episode

In episode 155, Adam Parr, Head of Performance at Charlotte FC, joins us.

Specifically Adam will be looking at:

  • How to build a performance team
  • How to plan a performance gym
  • How the gym will help his players perform optimally

About Adam:

"Adam C. Parr is currently the Head of Performance for Charlotte FC, in Major League Soccer (MLS). Before joining Charlotte FC for their inaugural season in 2022, he recently had been the Head of Strength & Conditioning for Minnesota United FC for 2 seasons, as well as the Head of S&C and Data Analytics at Reno 1868 FC for 2 seasons. Before getting back into the professional team setting again in 2018, he previously owned his own fitness & performance company in Beverly Hills for 6 years where he worked with professional, college & youth athletes, along with celebrities and general population. Along with an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State Universities, Adam also has a Master of High Performance Sport from Australian Catholic University"

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-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aparrfitness/
-LindedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcparr/

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