From Pro Football to Fitness Racing: Sean Clancy's Journey

Fitness Racing Podcast
Written By Jason Curtis

In this episode of the Deadly Dozen Podcast, Jason Curtis sits down in Dubai with Sean Clancy, a former professional footballer turned gym owner and fitness innovator behind Coyote Gym and Rejuvenate. From his roots at Liverpool Academy to pioneering training concepts in the UAE, Sean shares his journey from the pitch to performance, and how fitness racing has reignited his competitive fire.

They explore:
• Transitioning from pro sport to entrepreneurship
• The rise of functional fitness in Dubai and the GCC
• How ex-athletes are finding purpose through fitness racing
• Building a global fitness community in extreme heat

Sean also reflects on his success in HYROX races, what makes Dubai’s fitness scene unique, and his first experience with the Deadly Dozen Fitness Test under 38°C heat.

Jason Curtis

Jason Curtis is a leading strength and conditioning coach, former British Army physical training instructor, and bestselling author of numerous books on health, fitness, and sports performance. Based in the UK, he owns and operates a thriving gym, 5S Fitness, where he coaches athletes from all walks of life.

Jason is the founder of The SCC Academy, which has educated and certified over 35,000 fitness professionals and enthusiasts around the world. He also co-founded the CSPC, a specialist organisation dedicated to advancing the skills of combat sports coaches and athletes.

In the world of competitive fitness, Jason is best known as the founder of the Deadly Dozen—a global phenomenon that has redefined fitness racing, with hundreds of events hosted across multiple countries.

https://www.jasoncurtis.org
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