Brad Scanes
Transform elite performance with Brad Scanes, speaker and high-performance coach. Brad works with organisations to develop championship mindsets, optimise physical performance, and build mental resilience, delivering Olympic gold medal strategies from his experience with Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen.
London, United Kingdom
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Brad holds a Bachelor of Science in Sport & Exercise Science and a Master's in Physiotherapy, along with 14 years of experience across a diverse range of sporting disciplines. His impressive career spans roles with Team GB's Olympic Basketball and Gymnastics teams. It was here he helped Max Whitlock achieve World Championship and Olympic gold medal victories before his pivotal five-year partnership with Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing.
Through his comprehensive methodology, which encompasses physical training, physiotherapy, nutrition, recovery, and sleep management, Brad enables athletes to overcome performance barriers and maintain peak condition under extreme pressure. His expertise in developing winning mindsets has proven crucial in helping competitors like Max Verstappen dominate their fields across multiple seasons despite intense competition.
Athletes working with Brad gain practical strategies for optimising physical performance under pressure, techniques for building mental resilience during high-stakes competitions, and personalised approaches to recovery that extend career longevity. His methods have consistently produced championship-level results.
For organisations seeking transformative performance insights from someone who has engineered success at the highest levels of global sport, Brad delivers proven strategies that create champions.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Brad Scanes delves into the science of optimising human performance, drawing on his expertise in physiotherapy and elite sports training. He explores how athletes can push their limits while balancing training, recovery, and mental resilience. From the physiological demands of high-intensity competition to the strategies that prevent burnout and maximise longevity, he shares practical insights applicable across disciplines. Audiences gain a deeper understanding of how marginal gains and a data-driven approach can unlock peak performance.
Having worked with world champions, Brad Scanes understands what it takes to cultivate a winning mindset. He breaks down the psychological and physiological factors that drive motivation, focus, and resilience under pressure. With stories from elite-level sport, he reveals the methods used to develop mental toughness, recover from setbacks, and sustain high performance. Attendees gain valuable lessons on goal-setting, self-discipline, and the mindset shifts that separate the best from the rest.
The physical and cognitive demands of motorsport push athletes to the edge, requiring extraordinary endurance, precision, and reaction speed. Brad Scanes unpacks the unique physiological challenges faced by elite drivers, from withstanding extreme G-forces to maintaining peak concentration during intense, high-speed competition. Drawing on his experience in motorsport performance, he shares how tailored training, nutrition, and recovery strategies help drivers perform at their best when it matters most.
Success in high-performance environments depends on more than individual talent - it’s about leadership, teamwork, and handling pressure. Brad Scanes shares lessons from working with elite athletes, coaches, and teams operating in high-stakes conditions. He examines how collaboration, trust, and adaptability drive sustained excellence, drawing parallels between sport and business. With engaging insights from the world of professional competition, he offers practical takeaways on leading under pressure and building resilient, high-performing teams.
Brad Scanes will discuss the importance of executing flawlessly, not just excelling in training. He will share techniques for sustaining peak performance and effectively coping with change and setbacks. Attendees will learn how to apply these strategies in both their professional and personal lives to ensure consistent execution and success.
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