NFL Psychologist and Chinese Diving Coach to talk tactics at Leaders Sport Performance Summit

John Sullivan, Clinical Sport Psychologist & Applied Sport Scientist for the NFL and elite US military, and Rett Larson, performance coach with the Chinese Olympic Diving team and EXOS, will speak at the 6^th Leaders Sport Performance Summit on 12 – 13 November at the Emirates Stadium in London.

A leading sports scientist and one of the top sports psychologists in the US, John has spent 15 years working with the NFL and has provided clinical sport psychology and sport science support to numerous Super Bowl teams and Champions. Project Manager for EXOS China and Consultant to China Olympic Team, Rett leads a team of performance coaches preparing the Chinese Olympic teams for the 2016 Games in Rio, bringing a wealth of knowledge about what it takes to build and develop an Olympian.

The pair become the latest additions to a fast-growing list of leading performance practitioners speaking at the international event, joining the likes of: Arsène Wenger, Manager, Arsenal FC; Didier Drogba, Player, Chelsea FC; Andy Flower, Technical Director of Elite Coaching, ECB; Kevin O’Hare, Director, Royal Ballet; Greg Retter, Clinical Director, Royal Ballet, Zaheer Benjamin, Vice President, Business Planning & Basketball Analytics at the Phoenix Suns; Ceri Evans, Forensic Psychiatrist and Consultant to the New Zealand All Blacks Rugby team; Stephen Park, RYA Olympic Manager, British Sailing; Anne Isaac, Head of Human Performance in External Safety, NATS;John Longmire, Head Coach, Sydney Swans; David Priestley, Chartered Psychologist, Arsenal FC; Raymond Blanc, two star Michelin Chef at Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons restaurant; Geoff Miller, Mental Skills Coach, Atlanta Braves, and Diego Masciaga, Director and General Manager of the 3 Michelin starred Waterside Inn. 

Moving to Arsenal FC for the very first time, allowing the event to expand, the Summit will welcome 600 of sport’s top performance experts from across the globe. Fast approaching a sell out for yet another year, the packed agenda will see exclusive insights on stage complimented by expert break-out sessions – encouraging open and in-depth discussions.

James Worrall, CEO, Leaders commented: “Rett and John bring some really interesting and high-level expertise to the Sport Performance Summit. From one of the most successful Olympic teams to Super Bowl Champions, they’ve worked with some of the most impressive and high-profile teams in world sport and their insights will be invaluable to those dedicated to high performance.” 

For further information about the event or to enquire about attending, please get in touch with a member of the Leaders team using the following information: +44 (0) 207 042 8666 or enquire below…