Bolton Wanderers coach Sammy Lee says the club's backroom team are second to none.
The club have degree-holding experts in an array of subjects such as fitness, diet, nutrition and psychology.
Lee said: "Sam's tactical acumen is superb. We've got a great back-up, the medical and fitness back-up is excellent.
"Everything is being done behind the scenes to make sure the players are at their optimum when they play.
"This club is very innovative, and for a coach such as me, it's superb to work alongside these lads, because they are very experienced and knowledgeable about what they are doing."
"This has paid dividends in the fitness of the players, which is one of the things that has impressed me most."