Brad Scanes is a high-performance coach with extensive experience in elite sports, having played a pivotal role in the success of world-class athletes across multiple disciplines. His expertise in physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, recovery, and mental resilience has helped drive Olympic gold medal-winning performances and multiple Formula 1 World Championship victories.
Beginning his career in the UK’s National Health Service after earning a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science and an MSc in Physiotherapy, he soon transitioned into professional sport. His early work with Southend United FC and Chelmsford City Football Club led to wider opportunities, including working with elite athletes in UFC, boxing, and cycling. He later joined Team GB Basketball as a physiotherapist before becoming a performance coach for Team GB Gymnastics. He played a crucial role in Max Whitlock’s World Championship and Olympic gold medal-winning achievements.
In 2019, Brad joined Red Bull Racing as a performance coach to Max Verstappen. Over five seasons, he provided the physical and mental conditioning needed to sustain Verstappen’s dominance in Formula 1, supporting him through an intense 2021 title fight and subsequent championship victories. His expertise ensured the driver maintained peak performance, focusing on strength, endurance, reaction time, and recovery to meet the extreme demands of the sport.
After stepping away from the relentless schedule of Formula 1 in 2024, Brad expanded his role to consultancy across motorsport and endurance racing. He has since worked with teams competing in events such as the Le Mans and Daytona 24 Hours and continues his involvement with Red Bull’s UK-based athletes.
Brad’s insights into high-performance training, mental resilience, and elite-level preparation make him a sought-after speaker. Drawing from years of experience at the pinnacle of the motorsport, he shares strategies for optimising performance, managing pressure, and cultivating a winning mindset, applicable to athletes, leaders and teams striving for excellence in any field.
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.
