131: How Elite Football Teams Use Maximal Intensity Periods To Optimise Performance

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 FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode131 Learn Quicker & More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More Improve Your Athletes' Performance Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher