CHRIS CONNELLY

BSc (Hons) MSc ISPAS Level 5

Head of Performance | England Boxing

Senior Lecturer | Indian National Institute of Sport

As Head of Performance at England Boxing, Chris oversees the development of elite athletes from grassroots to senior levels, guiding them towards Olympic success. 

Previously Head of Performance Analysis at GB Boxing, Chris has contributed to significant achievements at two Olympic Games (where Team GB secured nine medals including three golds), as well as World, European, and Commonwealth Games.

For over seven years Chris also worked as Lead Performance Analyst for Anthony Joshua, playing a vital role in Joshua's journey to becoming a two-time unified World Heavyweight Champion.

But Chris's impact extends beyond boxing. As Performance Analysis Technical Lead at the UK Sport Institute, Chris guest lectures at universities in the UK and India, and has established a postgraduate course in Performance Analysis at India's National Institute of Sport, equipping future analysts with the skills to nurture elite talent worldwide.

MARK ELLISON

SENR PG Dip BSc

Performance Nutritionist

Mark is world-renowned High Performance Nutritionist, working with a variety of sports teams and athletes since 2006, most notably Manchester United, Anthony Joshua, Jessica Ennis, Andy Murray, Carl Froch and GB Boxing. 

As a practitioner, Mark has significant experience in the delivery of Nutrition education to his athletes. He also presents to students as a guest lecturer at various Universities and and peers at international conferences.

“The internet is full of good resources on Nutrition. However, it's difficult to know who you can trust, and I rarely see the science backed up with practical advice.

My intention is that any parent, coach or athlete joining our programmes will learn exactly what, how much, and when to eat to get the most out of their performance." 

DR. IAN GATT 

PhD MSc OMT MCMI MAACP MCSP SRP BSc (Hons)

Head of Performance Services | GB Boxing & UK Sport Institute

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 High Performance System.

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.