I am spotlighting all of the contributors in my book, “Be Like the Best” with their bios, links, quotes and a short description of their “Be Like.” (a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview)

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Patrick Ward is the Director of Research and Development for the Seattle Seahawks, where his role centers around data analysis on a variety of different topics in the sport of American football. Before joining the Seahawks, Patrick worked as a sport scientist at the Nike Sports Research Lab. Patrick has PhD in Sports Science and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA-CSCS). Patrick has published research across a variety of sports; his main research interests include training and competition analysis as they apply to athlete health, injury and performance.

Patrick’s website is optimumsportsperformance.com, although he’s more active on Twitter at twitter.com/osppatrick.

In Be Like the Best, Patrick’s “Be Like” is the “Connecting with Coaches at a Conference or Workshop“

In the book, we go come up with a plan to connect with mentors, coaches and presenters on a deeper level at your next continuing ed workshop.

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During the last 12 years of interviewing many strength coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists and gym owners, Anthony Renna has accumulated a rolodex of “The Best of the Best” in the fitness profession.

“Be Like the Best” (available from the publisher On Target or Amazon) is a collection of 50 interviews on Success with the top fitness professionals. Through his conversations, you’ll learn how they evolved in their careers, what habits and traits they believe made them successful, their goal setting processes, how they get through the hard times everyone faces and even some books to read and people they recommend following.

After each interview, you’ll find a challenge or action step based on an important takeaway from each interview.  These are designed to encourage you to build the habits to Be Like the Best on your journey to dominating in this profession.

“Be Like the Best Workbook” (Workbook only available on Amazon) is a collection of the “Be Likes” from “Be Like the Best.”  You’ll find room to write your answers and make lists and notes for some of the action steps to get you started in your quest to Be Like the Best.

As a fitness professional, you’re already making an impact in your clients, athletes and patients. This book will help you stand out in a crowded field and help guide you on the road to success.

Go to BeLiketheBest.com for more info.