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XPS HUB - The Story behind the Coach

XPS HUB - The Story behind the Coach

By XPS Network | Sideline Sports

Welcome to XPS HUB! A podcast with great guests and personalities across all sports who have one thing in common – the love of coaching and developing athletes!

We’ll listen to the stories behind the coach, learn about the experiences that shaped their success, and get insight into their coaching philosophy and their methods. That brings a promise of many exciting adventures we’ll explore together in XPS HUB which is brought to you by XPS Network - the complete software solution for coaches and athletes.
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XPS HUB - The Story behind the Coach Feb 09, 2021

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Ljubomir Vranjes: “Know your ‘WHY’ and the titles will come!”

Ljubomir Vranjes: “Know your ‘WHY’ and the titles will come!”

XPS HUB – The Story Behind the Coach is back with a third episode! This time we have invited a handball legend Ljubomir Vranjes – a former Sweden national team player and currently a Head Coach of Slovenia national team.

The second episode carries a title “Know your ‘WHY’ and the titles will come!” as we were focusing on not only HOW Ljubomir has made it to lift 17 trophies during his career as a player and a coach so far, but also WHY he chose handball and WHY he chose to be a coach after the end of his career. There will be many more WHYs answered throughout the third XPS HUB episode, so make sure to tune in on one of the platforms below!

Jun 30, 202101:18:20
Rob Newson | “It’s about the people who play the game, not the game itself.”

Rob Newson | “It’s about the people who play the game, not the game itself.”

XPS HUB - The Story Behind the Coach is back! This time we have invited a basketball coach Rob Newson who has vast coaching experience from UK, Iceland, Vietnam and Hong Kong where he was working as a Manager of Basketball Operations for NBA Asia.   

The second episode carries a title “It’s about the people who play the game, not the game itself.” and as its name says, Rob has been talking a lot about the importance of mindfulness, creativity, self-awareness and many mental aspects of player development.

Apr 01, 202145:38
XPS HUB | #2 Trailer

XPS HUB | #2 Trailer

Welcome back to XPS HUB! The second episode of our podcast is in the books! This time we have invited a great basketball coach Rob Newson who has vast coaching experience from UK, Iceland, Vietnam and Hong Kong where he was working as a Manager of Basketball Operations for NBA Asia. This episode carries a title “It’s about the people who play the game, not the game itself.” and as its name says, Rob has been talking a lot about the importance of mindfulness, creativity, self-awareness and many mental aspects of player development. Have fun! 

Mar 30, 202101:39
Elisabet Gunnarsdóttir | “I was never going to be an assistant coach”

Elisabet Gunnarsdóttir | “I was never going to be an assistant coach”

First ever XPS HUB episode is in the books and we couldn’t have invited a better person to start our podcast with! You will have a chance to listen to the life story of Elisabet Gunnarsdóttir – currently a coach at Swedish Damallsvenskan’s Kristianstad DFF and a Coach of the year 2020! Why did Elisabet pick football as a child, what lead her to become a coach, who were here role models, how does she value her stay in Valur and, of course, how does she use XPS Network?

Shortlist of Elisabet’s coaching career milestones:

  • Youngest ever coach to lead a TOP division team (24 years old)
  • 4 league titles, 1 cup trophy and strong Champions League run with Valur (Iceland)
  • Best ever league position in Kristianstad DFF (2020 – 3rd place)
  • Coach of the year 2020 in both Sweden and Iceland
Feb 09, 202141:16
XPS HUB | #1 Trailer

XPS HUB | #1 Trailer

First ever XPS HUB episode is in the books and we couldn’t have invited a better person to start our podcast with! You will have a chance to listen to the life story of Elisabet Gunnarsdóttir – currently a coach at Swedish Damallsvenskan’s Kristianstad DFF and a Coach of the year 2020! Why did Elisabet pick football as a child, what lead her to become a coach, who were here role models, how does she value her stay in Valur and, of course, how does she use XPS Network?

Shortlist of Elisabet’s coaching career milestones:

  • Youngest ever coach to lead a TOP division team (24 years old)
  • 4 league titles, 1 cup trophy and strong Champions League run with Valur (Iceland)
  • Best ever league position in Kristianstad DFF (2020 – 3rd place)
  • Coach of the year 2020 in both Sweden and Iceland
Feb 09, 202103:07