In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol speaks with Italian coach Fabio Rastelli about his coaching experiences with his Turbo Tribe Squad, including French Olympians in Paris 2024, Leo Bergere, the Bronze medallist, and Leonie Periault. Fabio discusses the origins and success of his squad, the balance between individual and group training, and the nuances of managing athletes for both short and middle-distance events. He reflects on the challenges faced during the Paris Olympics, the importance of maintaining stability in a training system, and the dynamics of the relay races. Fabio also shares his approach to integrating theory with practice and the benefits of constant learning and shared knowledge among coaches.

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00:00 Introduction to the Real Coaching Podcast

02:31 Meet Coach Fabio Rastelli

03:09 The Origin of Turbo Tribe Squad

06:11 Challenges and Doubts in Coaching

10:16 Balancing Training and Personal Life

16:15 Fabio's Background and Career Path

24:22 Principles and Values in Coaching

29:38 Reflections on the Paris Olympics

40:23 Balancing Multiple Disciplines in Training

47:27 Analyzing Athlete Preparation and Race Strategy

48:54 Challenges of Drafting and Non-Drafting Races

50:25 Managing the Unique Swim at the Paris Games

51:59 Dealing with Race Delays and Mental Preparation

01:00:15 Reflections on the Relay and Team Dynamics

01:07:05 The Importance of Stability in the French System

01:13:04 Post-Olympic Reflections and Future Goals

01:16:46 Balancing Individual and Group Training

01:22:26 Evolving Coaching Methods and Continuous Learning

01:27:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

SHOW NOTES / LINKS

Fabio's Personal website https://fabiorastelli.com

Fabio's personal instagram https://www.instagram.com/fabio.rast/

Turbo Tribe Squad instagram https://www.instagram.com/turbotritribe

Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fabio-Rastelli