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Pre-season 2020: A surprising observation
Most Euroleague teams have already concluded their pre-season training, Here are some observations from the field regarding the effect of the long break
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Sports Fluent: The Podcast
This is a fun podcast we did with Sports Fluent host Anthony K back in June. We had the chance to talk about many topics.
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AdBHoops Digital Magazine Article: How to organize in-season strength in professional basketball
I am honored to be included as an author to AdBHoops digital magazine, July issue.
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Reading list: From S&C Coach Petros Syrakolpoulos
My friend and colleague Petros Syrakopoylos has put up an extensive book list for your summer reading that I fully endorse (he also explains why he likes each book)!
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In-season strength presentation – YouTube video
Over the past couple of months I had the opportunity to present in many online educational events. Getting free (most of the time), quality information in a wide variety of topics was…
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Getting out of the quarantine: A practical guide for a safe return to action
As more athletes are starting to resume training, this article provides practical advise and guidelines to help for smoother transition from inactivity to action.
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Strategies and Solutions for Team Sports Athletes in Isolation due to COVID-19 (link)
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to change our lives in many ways. Sports has also been dramatically affected, like every other aspect of life. Competition has stopped and athletes are required…
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“In Season-Strength Development” presentation slides
After receiving many emails from coaches that attended my last webinar at www.coachesclinic.com and requested the PowerPoint slides and videos, I am uploading the PDF version below. Presentation Summary: Euroleague and VTB…
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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….
