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What coaches should know: Identify signs & symptoms of mental health issues
Mental health issues are a taboo topic in team settings, although they are common. In this guest post Dr. Alex Barkouras provides practical advice to coaches on how to deal with them
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Is optimism the best way to overcome adversity? Lessons from a P.O.W.
I wrote this article in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis, two weeks into a global quarantine, when the future looked as bleak as ever. Then I remembered something I read long ago….
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“Sport Vitamins” podcast with Roberto Iezzi
Strength coach Roberto Iezzi is running a very successful and interesting podcast where he hosts strength coaches from different sports, as well as athletes. A few weeks ago we had the opportunity…
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Talking Euroleague Strength & Conditioning with Luka Svilar (PART II)
In this part we continue our conversation with Luka, covering many practical topics: Youth training and coaching (programming, exercise selection, teaching movement, communicating) Progressions and micro-progression Testing and Evaluation Monitoring and collecting…
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Talking Euroleague strength & conditioning with Luka Svilar (PART I)
Here is another interview (PART I) we did with Luka Slivar of Baskonia back in November. Enjoy!
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The two worst things to say that will hurt your career
This is something I talked about in several presentations already. Young coaches are preoccupied with learning all the techniques and hard science, but neglect basic professional skills.
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YOUTUBE INTERVIEW – PART II
Here is the second part of my interview to Roman Lavrov, I hope you enjoyed the previous one!
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YouTube Interview with Roman Lavrov -PART I
Here is the first part of a recent YouTube interview we made with strength coach Roman Lavrov in CSKA’s weight room in Moscow. Part II coming soon, so stay tunned!
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“Sport Vitamins” Podcast
It’s not often that one can find insights on the European side of strength and conditioning. You will find just that in Roberto Iezzi’s new Podcast. Check out the link below to listen and/or subscribe!
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The Game Changers: What’s the fuss all about?
In this guest post, strength coach Petros Syrakopoulos explains what’s wrong with Netfilx’s viral documentary on athletes going vegan. Enjoy
