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, with experience at multiple Olympics and Commonwealth Games. He is a worldwide recognised Upper Limb Injury Specialist, supporting various sporting organisations.

Ian is also the cutman with team Anthony Joshua and other professional boxers. Further, he is a leader in sports enabling 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. Ian aims to consistently educate both professionals and the general public, using various social media platforms.

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CHRIS CONNELLY

BSc (Hons) MSc ISPAS Level 5

Head of Performance | England Boxing

Senior Lecturer | Indian National Institute of Sport

Chris Connelly 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.

In the professional sphere, Chris 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. Here he specialised in applied performance analysis, skill acquisition, and AI-driven insights. He 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. 

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