Integrated Performance Training's Podcast
"Welcome to the podcast of Integrated Performance Training. In this podcast we interview physical coaches, physiotherapists and personal trainers who are Bram Swinnen ambassadors. These ambassadors followed a course, given by Bram Swinnen. Here we discuss their insights on different physical topics. My name is Karel Vanhulsel and welcome to today's podcast. "
Integrated Performance Training's Podcast
Ali Altajir: measuring readiness and adjusting accordingly
Ali Altajir is a strength and conditioning coach of the first team of basketball team Al-Ahli SportsClub In Bahrein. Besides that, he is a sport scientist for the Bahrain Olympic Committee.
We discussed these topics:
- job in the Bahrain Olympic Committee
- working with basketball players
- using an objective (RSI) and subjective (sRPE) load measurement during the season
- adjusting training program, depending on readiness of players
- challenges of working in the Middle East
- differences of working with other athletes: handball, shooting athletes, etc
- communication skills as a coach