MAD Science Meets Real Life, Alan and Inaki de la Parra sit down with Joel Filliol
Read the substack link here: https://substack.com/@alancouzens/note/p-193801986 and the full written interview with Iñaki here
Spanish website TriatlonChannel.com join us for four days of our recent squad camp in Lanzarote, check out the video of the camp here and direct Youtube link
Loved this discussion with Mario and Sebastian of sisu-training.de on training planning, communication in daily coaching, AI in coaching and whether coaches can be replaced, algorithms, gadgets, bad data and finding simplicity in the process, plus many other topics - Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ybohjspe1yLZc6p68vFlA?si=h1WF_ymeRqmv7-T8-KpFEg
“He really understands me as a person”
Another quality that Filliol brings to the table according to Zaferes is his knowledge of her as a person, not just as an athlete. This, she says, is one of the most reassuring aspects of their relationship.
“Just to have him knowing what I need and supporting me, he really understands me as a person and knows how to help me under all the different conditions [in the sport].”
When times are tough, the American can rest assured that not only does she have one of the most knowledgeable people in the sport on hand, but that it is also someone who is cognizant of her thoughts and feelings. ”
Read the full article on Tri247.com and watch the video interview with Katie Zaferes here on youtube
Joel Filliol Opens Up On His Storied Career And Reflects On The Challenges Facing Triathlon
Filliol, whose squad boasts 4 Super League Series winners, also reflects on:
The challenges of working with federations
How he connects with his athletes
The pressure athletes face in such a competitive environment
What the future of the sport may look like
The barriers athletes face when choosing their races
The emotional toll of being a coach, mentor and confidant of so many athletes for so many years