Episode 131
How Elite Football Teams Use Maximal Intensity Periods To Optimise Performance
October 3rd, 2022
17 mins 31 secs
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About this Episode
In episode 131, Rainer van Gaal Appelhof, Head of S&C and Sport Science at FC Utrecht, joins us.
Specifically Rainer will be looking at:
- What maximum intensity periods are
- How to use maximum intensity periods
- How coaches and athletes on a budget can use MIPs
About Rainer
"Rainer is currently working as head of sport science and S&C at FC Utrecht which is competing in the Dutch
Eredivisie. He has been with the club for over 5 years in a variety of roles alongside some leading coaches and
practitioners.
Together with the performance staff, his main aim is to create an environment that pushes 1% growth everyday.
Optimal planning and delivery of S&C, both on and off the field, clear pitch-based (individual) training loads
combined with a strong connection to the coaching staff are the cornerstones of his work.
Rainer holds a MSc in Sport Science from the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium) where he also obtained he
coaching license (UEFA A Elite Youth). Furthermore, he is an accredited strength & conditioning coach (CSCS)."
Instagram: @rainervangaalappelhof
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