Career Highlights
Architect of world-class
performance infrastructures
Extensive experience in elite sport, a visionary leader with a commitment to innovation, a global shift toward data-driven decision-making, athlete-centered care, and long-term development models
Olympic & Professional Sport
Performance Leadership
Over 25 years of experience working with Olympic programs, world champions, and professional sports organizations, designing performance systems that optimize preparation, recovery, and long-term athletic development.
Research & Global Impact
Science • Education • Leadership
Author of more than 65 scientific publications, editor of NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science, and an internationally recognized speaker helping organizations translate science into high-performance practice.
Building High Performance
Through Science, Leadership,
and Experience
For more than 25 years, Dr. Duncan French has helped elite athletes, professional teams, and global organizations achieve sustained high performance. As Senior Vice President of the UFC Performance Institute, he leads multidisciplinary teams that combine sport science, athlete development, and evidence-based practice to optimize performance at the highest level. His work has influenced Olympic programs, world champions, and some of the most respected organizations in international sport.