Igor Jukic, Full Professor at the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Kinesiology, discusses the future of sports science and club organization. He covers the 360º Personal Jacket Performance System, the balance between internal and external departments, the role of R&D, and key areas that are over- or underrated. Igor also offers strategies for improving communication between departments, managing player lifestyle and performance, and shares insights on evolving roles and the rise of external consultants in elite football.
IGOR JUKIC
FSI Professor and Strength and Conditioning Coach U-21 of Croatian National Team
ALBERTO FÍLTER
FSI Lab coordinator and FSI Talks Host
In this episode titled “360º performance system”, Igor Jukic shares his expertise on the evolving landscape of elite football club management and performance:
- 360º Personal Jacket Performance System: A comprehensive approach to optimizing athlete performance.
- Club Departments: Deciding which departments should remain internal vs. outsourced.
- Research & Development: The significance of R&D for clubs and whether it should be internal or external.
- Overrated vs. Underrated Areas: Insights on which departments are most and least critical to success.
- Interdepartmental Communication: Practical solutions for improving communication between departments.
- Club Structure: Establishing clear roles and responsibilities across departments.
- Player Lifestyle: Managing the 21 hours outside of training and focusing on performance management.
- Role Titles: Clarifying the confusion between roles like head of performance, fitness coach, and sports scientist.
- External Consultants: The rise of external consultants and personal fitness coaches.
Future of Football Staff: Jukic's thoughts on the future organization of football club staff.
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