Mike Forde was Director of Football Operations at Chelsea Football Club, a position he held from 2007-2013. He was responsible for all areas of performance and team operations relating to the first team, including player recruitment; medical; sport science; psychology and performance analysis. A widely recognized leading figure in the English Premier League and European Soccer, he is particularly known for innovative methods to create a sustained business model for elite player performance. Join us as we talk to Mike about his learning experiences and how to handle elite players on the pitch and in the office!