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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EPISODE TIMELINE
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