The 5 C’s of Mental Preparation
Introduction A. Concentrate on the present Christie Miliordou, Sport Psychologist & Mentor
“Thriving Amidst Challenges… Strength and Conditioning Coaching Abroad”
Cultural Context One of the foremost challenges for strength and conditioning coaches working abroad, is adapting their training methodologies to align with the cultural nuances of the host country. Different regions have distinct attitudes towards fitness, varying approaches to training, and even diverse dietary habits. Coaches must be receptive to these cultural differences and tailor […]
The value of playing by rules
In summary “A game is any learning or educational context that includes the element of competition and is defined by rules” (Dempsey et al., 1996). They rally around you every time. They usually ask you to play. They are not wrong. Especially in big cities, their opportunities are few. Incredibly pressed by the multitude of […]
The “Game Changer”
Introduction A. 7vs6 Attack Epilogue All of the above are thoughts regarding the factors and situations that could be characterized as “Game Changers” in the development of a match. Maybe after reading this specific text some coaches will have questions: – What is the appropriate intervention-decision that will become a “Game Changer”? – When is […]
“Endurance development for handball – A different approach”
Introduction The S&C role in handball has evolved during recent years from first being some external person who were hired for one day and later judged how well they made people tired and puked, to the nowadays ”one size fits all mentality”, where everybody does the same intervals – at unknown intensities. But there is […]
Influence of the Goalkeepers into Final Score
EHF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE In summary Among the most trendy opinions and views into nowadays’ handball, it’s so usual to hear about how important goalkeepers’ performance are in regards to the final score of a single game or even a whole competition, both from club or national teams or at European or world level. Over the […]
One Of The Important Roles Of The Pivot Player In Modern Handball: Open Spaces
In summary The development of the handball game has brought a different approach in terms of the pivot player game. Starting from the main task of delaying the lateral movement of defenders and create opportunities for the back players or receive the ball and score against defending 6:0, we have reached to the much more […]
Do Handball Goalkeepers Deserve Equal Attention In Training As Players Do?
In summary Handball goalkeepers are players with a special significance and specific tasks in handball game. They are the most important players for the outcome of the result of their team. Handball rules placed the goalkeeper as a separate, individual player inside of a team game. Goalkeepers have specific technical and tactical actions that are […]
The Road To Success
Summary The requirements of competitive sport at the competition phase or on the day of the game are summarized in two words: Energy and Concentration. Two concepts that affect each other and create the conditions for the ideal performance. The energy that the athlete is called to “take out” in the game is the necessary […]
Basic Principles in Attack
Why basic principles? The first basic principle: open the central clearance! In most halls the central area is drawn – it is the surface within the 3-point throw zone of the basketball field. Attackers in this area are in principle dangerous; they are however more dangerous if they penetrate this area with high speed! Therefore, […]