MEET THE TEAM
MEET THE TEAM
Endorsed & Trusted by World-Class Teams & Organisations
WORLD-LEADING EXPERTISE.
The Science Behind Sport team consists of elite practitioners who have operated at the pinnacle of professional sport for over two decades.
From Olympic Gold medals to World Heavyweight titles, our experts bring the exact same frameworks used in elite performance environments directly to your screen.
WORLD-LEADING EXPERTISE
The Science Behind Sport team consists of elite practitioners who have operated at the pinnacle of professional sport for over two decades.
From Olympic Gold medals to World Heavyweight titles, our experts bring the exact same frameworks used in elite performance environments directly to your screen.
DR. IAN GATT
PhD SLA MSc OMT MCMI MAACP MCSP HCPC BSc (Hons)
Head of Physiotherapy | Inspire Institute of Sport
Ian has been a Sports Physiotherapist for over 25 years. As a globally recognised Upper Limb Injury Specialist, he has extensive experience at multiple Olympics and Commonwealth Games and supports various sporting organisations.
Ian is also the Cutman with team Anthony Joshua and other professional boxers, as well as a leading voice in health and performance strategies within the UK and Indian High Performance Systems.
Ian has a passion for teaching and delivers international educational workshops and webinars at conferences and on university programmes. He contributes to research - having also completed a PhD in Upper Limb Biomechanics - and strives to consistently educate both professionals and the general public about sports medicine.
DR. IAN GATT
PhD SLA MSc OMT MCMI MAACP MCSP HCPC BSc (Hons)
Head of Physiotherapy | Inspire Institute of Sport
Ian has been a Sports Physiotherapist for over 25 years. As a globally recognised Upper-Limb Injury Specialist, he has extensive experience at multiple Olympics and Commonwealth Games and supports various sporting organisations.
Ian is also the Cutman with team Anthony Joshua and other professional boxers, as well as a leading voice in health and performance strategies within the UK and Indian High Performance Systems.
BEYOND THE CREDENTIALS.
Science Behind Sport was founded on a singular principle: to make world-class sports science and medicine knowledge accessible to athletes, coaches, parents, and teachers everywhere.
We believe that the frameworks used at the pinnacle of professional sport should not be exclusive. Our mission is to strip away the complexity and provide you with the exact blueprints, clinical protocols, and data-driven insights used in the corner of world champions and within high-performance institutes.
Clinical Precision
Every course is informed by peer-reviewed science and validated in elite environments.
Applied Insight
We don't just teach theory; we show you exactly how to apply it in real-world settings.
Elite Pedigree
Learn from practitioners who are currently operating at the pinnacle of global performance.
CHRIS CONNELLY
BSc (Hons) MSc ISPAS Level 5
Head of Performance | England Boxing
Senior Lecturer | Indian National Institute of Sport
Chris is the Head of Performance at England Boxing, where he leads the development of athletes from grassroots to senior elite levels, overseeing coaching, sports science, and long-term athlete progression towards Olympic success.
Previously the Head of Performance Analysis at GB Boxing, Chris played a key role in two Olympic Games, contributing to Team GB's haul of nine medals, including three golds, as well as success across World, European, and Commonwealth competitions. Chris also spent over seven years as Lead Performance Analyst for Anthony Joshua, supporting his rise to become a two-time unified World Heavyweight Champion.
Beyond boxing, Chris served as Performance Analysis Technical Lead at the UK Sport Institute, where he mentored and supported analysts across Olympic sports. He specialised in applied performance analysis, skill acquisition, and AI-driven insights. Chris also contributes to academia, regularly guest lecturing across the UK and India, and was instrumental in launching a postgraduate course in Performance Analysis at the National Institute of Sport in Patiala, India.
CHRIS CONNELLY
BSc (Hons) MSc ISPAS Level 5
Head of Performance | England Boxing
Senior Lecturer | Indian National Institute of Sport
Chris is the Head of Performance at England Boxing, where he leads the development of athletes from grassroots to senior elite levels, overseeing coaching, sports science, and long-term athlete progression towards Olympic success.
Previously the Head of Performance Analysis at GB Boxing, Chris played a key role in two Olympic Games, contributing to Team GB's haul of nine medals, including three golds, as well as success across World, European, and Commonwealth competitions. Chris also spent over seven years as Lead Performance Analyst for Anthony Joshua, supporting his rise to become a two-time unified World Heavyweight Champion.
FOLLOW CHRIS ON SOCIALS
Connect with Chris for expert commentary on performance analysis, AI-driven sports insights, and the frameworks used to drive Olympic and World Championship success.
FOLLOW CHRIS ON SOCIALS
Connect with Chris for expert commentary on performance analysis, AI-driven sports insights, and the frameworks used to drive Olympic and World Championship success.
EXPERTISE IN MOTION.
Applied Performance Analysis
Join Chris Connelly at the GB Boxing gym for an insight into how elite performance analysis bridges the gap between subjective coaching and objective, data-driven results for world-class athletes.
Applied Clinical Protocols
Dr Ian Gatt demonstrates the precision and science behind elite-level hand wrapping used at the highest levels of combat sports to ensure stability and injury prevention.
EXPERTISE IN MOTION.
Applied Performance Analysis
Join Chris Connelly at the GB Boxing gym for an insight into how elite performance analysis bridges the gap between subjective coaching and objective, data-driven results for world-class athletes.
Applied Clinical Protocols
Dr Ian Gatt demonstrates the precision and science behind elite-level hand wrapping used at the highest levels of combat sports to ensure stability and injury prevention.
READY TO APPLY ELITE FRAMEWORKS?
The exact methodologies used to secure Olympic medals and World titles are now accessible to you. Choose your path and start mastering the Applied Basics today.
APPLY ELITE FRAMEWORKS NOW.
The exact methodologies used to secure Olympic medals and World titles are now accessible to you. Choose your path and start mastering the Applied Basics today.
