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THE ESCCA PODCAST

THE ESCCA PODCAST

By: Roberto Iezzi
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 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.

Visit escca.net for more resources, memberships, and event updates.Copyright Roberto Iezzi
Episodes
  • #3 - Regev Fanan - Fuel. Recover. Lead.

    #3 - Regev Fanan - Fuel. Recover. Lead.
    Jun 16 2025
    In this episode of the ESCCA Podcast, Lovro sits down with Regev Fanan, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv, for an open and insightful conversation on life behind the scenes in elite basketball.

    Regev shares his approach to optimizing player performance through hydration, nutrition, and sleep, and reflects on how to maintain training quality during demanding travel schedules. The conversation also touches on the importance of building a strong team culture, the role of experience in coaching, and the evolving landscape of strength and conditioning.

    🔥 Regev offers his perspective on why former players are uniquely positioned to contribute to the future of performance coaching in the sport.

    If you live and breathe high-performance sport, this episode delivers real, practical value.

    🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube

    🌍 Learn more at escca.net

    00:00Navigating Challenges in the Season
    02:52The Pillars of Recovery: Hydration, Diet, and Sleep
    05:36Traveling with a Team: Equipment and Adaptability
    08:15The Transition from Player to Coach
    10:52Building a Culture of Strength and Conditioning
    13:44The Role of ESCCA in Basketball Conditioning
    16:09Long-term Goals in Coaching and Community Impact
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    31 mins
  • #2 - Hugo Salazar - Managing the Grind: Load Monitoring at the top level

    #2 - Hugo Salazar - Managing the Grind: Load Monitoring at the top level
    Jun 1 2025
    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
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    31 mins
  • #1 - Luka Svilar - Bridging Coaching Cultures: There is more than one way to skin the cat

    #1 - Luka Svilar - Bridging Coaching Cultures: There is more than one way to skin the cat
    May 19 2025
    In this insightful episode, Lovro Miljkovic sits down with performance coach Luka Svilar for a deep dive into the high-performance world of professional basketball.
    They discuss the behind-the-scenes journey of creating the book "There Is More Than One Way to Skin the Cat", highlighting the unique collaboration between elite coaches from both Europe and the U.S.

    The conversation explores the power of networking in the coaching profession, the real-life challenges of managing player performance, and the complexity of evaluating new athletes mid-season.
    Luka also shares his firsthand experiences working in both the NBA and EuroLeague, offering valuable lessons and key takeaways on communication, adaptability, and building a strong coaching community.

    A must-listen for coaches, performance staff, and anyone passionate about the game behind the game.

    Tune in as they discuss the current initiatives, future goals, and the purpose behind the podcast itself: to bridge European strength and conditioning with global performance insights.

    🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube
    🌍 Learn more at escca.net

    LET'S ELEVATE THE GAME TOGETHER!
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    57 mins

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