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THE ESCCA PODCAST

THE ESCCA PODCAST

Written 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
  • #6 - Karlo Matkovic - Longevity, Growth & Future Development

    #6 - Karlo Matkovic - Longevity, Growth & Future Development
    Jan 7 2026
    "YOUR BODY IS YOUR JOB."
    💼🏀 Coaches, have you ever wondered how a world-class prospect’s training program changes when they sign that NBA contract?
    Today’s guest, Karlo Matković, gives us an inside look at the performance protocols that took him from a shot-blocking prospect to an NBA-ready big man.
    - The "Welcome to the NBA" conditioning shock.
    - Balancing explosive power with the demands of an 82-game schedule.
    - The evolution of "Balkan Grit" into scientific NBA programming.
    - Advice for coaches preparing European prospects for the jump.

    Whether you’re a coach, strength & conditioning professional, or performance enthusiast, this episode will challenge the way you think about athlete development and how to prepare prospects for the highest physical demands of the game.

    🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube

    🌍 Learn more at escca.net #TheESCCAPodcast #ESCCAPodcast #BasketballPerformance #EliteCoaching #strengthandconditioning
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    49 mins
  • #5 - Domenik Theodorou - Art Behind The Warm-up

    #5 - Domenik Theodorou - Art Behind The Warm-up
    Dec 22 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Domenik Theodorou, a performance specialist currently working in Rasta Vechta, to explore the often underestimated power of the warm-up. Domenik shares his perspective on why the warm-up should be treated as a training tool, not just preparation, and how creativity can increase engagement, readiness, and transfer to performance. We dive into the concept of microdosing within the warm-up, discussing how small, targeted physical and cognitive stimuli can be used to develop athletic qualities without overloading the athlete. Throughout the conversation, Domenik provides practical insights and real-world examples from professional basketball, showing how warm-ups can be designed to enhance movement quality, decision-making, and overall performance.
    🎯 Topics covered:
    • Why the warm-up is a critical part of training
    • Creativity in warm-up design
    • Microdosing strength, speed, and coordination
    • Bridging preparation and performance
    • Practical applications for coaches and performance staff Whether you’re a coach, strength & conditioning professional, or performance enthusiast, this episode will challenge the way you think about warm-ups and how to use them more effectively.
    🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube
    🌍 Learn more at escca.net
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    53 mins
  • #4 - Justas Grainys - Mastering Player Assessments

    #4 - Justas Grainys - Mastering Player Assessments
    Dec 8 2025
    In this episode, Justas Grainys — one of the sharpest minds in basketball performance — breaks down the craft of elite coaching. From decoding injury history to building data-driven training programs, he shares how years on the court have shaped his philosophy and sharpened his approach to athlete development.
    Justas dives deep into real-world assessment strategies, intelligent conditioning, recovery that actually works, and why continuous education is the true separator for modern coaches. This is a conversation built on experience, precision, and passion for the game.
    If you live and breathe high-performance sport, this episode delivers actionable insights you can use tomorrow.

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

    Chapters

    00:26 Exploring Athletic Performance Coaching
    01:57 Pre-Season and In-Season Assessments
    05:56 Understanding Injury History and Its Importance
    09:24 Utilizing Assessment Data for Training Programs
    13:18 Post-Game Conditioning and Lifts
    16:48 Evolution of Training Philosophy
    20:53 Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning
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    24 mins
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