#2 - Hugo Salazar - Managing the Grind: Load Monitoring at the top level

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THE ESCCA PODCAST

Roberto Iezzi

4 episodes

5 months ago

Welcome to The ESCCA Podcast, the official voice of the Euroleague Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.

Hosted by Roberto Iezzi, Lovro Miljkovic and Kostas Chatzichristos, this podcast dives deep into the world of elite basketball, sharing insights, strategies, and stories from top experts in performance.

Whether you're a coach, athlete, or performance enthusiast, you'll gain valuable knowledge to elevate your game.

Tune in for expert interviews, cutting-edge discussions, and practical advice to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of strength and conditioning.

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#2 - Hugo Salazar - Managing the Grind: Load Monitoring at the top level

THE ESCCA PODCAST

31 minutes

5 months ago

#2 - Hugo Salazar - Managing the Grind: Load Monitoring at the top level

In this episode, host Roberto Iezzi welcomes Hugo Salazar, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Baskonia, one of the top basketball clubs in Europe. Together, they dive into a crucial topic for elite performance: Load Monitoring in Professional Basketball.

How do top teams manage training loads across a grueling season? What tools and strategies are most effective? And how does data meet intuition on the court?
Hugo shares his real-world insights, challenges, and practical tips from the front lines of European basketball.

🔥 Whether you're a coach, practitioner, or just passionate about high-performance sport, this conversation is packed with value.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube

🌍 Learn more at escca.net

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Load Monitoring in Basketball
02:11 Evolving Philosophy on Load Monitoring
06:49 Tools and Techniques for Load Monitoring
11:30 Metrics and Data Interpretation
15:59 Reporting and Communication with Coaches
18:46 Recovery Strategies and Their Importance
21:03 Integrating Load Data into Strength Training
23:00 Post-Game Lifting and Player Involvement
25:35 Continuing Education for Coaches