Andreas Beck, the Head of Performance at Borussia Dortmund, shares insights from the Bundesliga. He discusses the importance of player robustness and injury prevention in today’s demanding schedules. Andreas also highlights strategies for effective training amidst health guidelines, emphasizing the need for structured programs and communication. He reflects on his career journey and the crucial role of hands-on experience in coaching, advocating for networking among professionals to drive innovation in athlete development.
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Andreas' Career Path
Andreas Beck started his career at FC Nuremberg after university and built the performance setup there solo.
He later joined Borussia Dortmund, progressing from support roles to Head of Performance.
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Coach-Independent Philosophy
Each head coach brings unique demands, but foundational principles in training remain constant.
A coach-independent philosophy ensures the program continues smoothly despite coaching changes.
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Structured Injury Prevention
Schedule injury prevention exercises considering the match calendar, adjusting volume and exercise type accordingly.
Use microcycle planning to cater for starters, bench players, and reserves with tailored workloads.
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Episode 77 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with the Head of Performance at Borussia Dortmund Andreas Beck.
Andreas spoke about:
-The current position of his players
-Incorporating injury prevention exercises
-Building robustness
-How to deal with demanding schedules
-Some of the practitioners that have been in to work at the club
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