Webinar for Sports Coaches
Building Robust Athletes – Strategies for Long-Term Player Development
Wednesday, May 08 @ 3pm CET/2pm BST/9am EST
Join us for an exclusive free webinar diving into the world of athlete development!
Discover key strategies and insights on progressively training young athletes to thrive under the intense demands of elite-level sports.
In this upcoming webinar, guest speaker Marko Haverinen, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Finland’s most successful ice hockey club, Tappara, will join Firstbeat host Joel Wenning to talk about how physiological data can be used to help develop young athletes meet the demands of pro level matches across all sports.

During the webinar, we’ll discuss:
- Progressive Training: Learn how to strike a balance in training intensity, ensuring steady growth without overloading young athletes.
- Train Like You Play: Gain insights into structuring training sessions that align with the demands of professional matches.
- Firstbeat Insights: Discover how Tappara coaches leverage Firstbeat data to help develop youth players.
Don't miss out - reserve your spot today!
Webinar Speakers

About Marko:
Marko Haverinen is a Firstbeat Sports client who works for the Varala Sports Institute in Finland and is the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Tappara ice hockey club. Marko studied Sports Science at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland, and has also worked at the Pajulahti Sports Institute, a High-Performance Training Center.

About Joel:
Joel Wenning is a Customer Success Manager (CSM) at Firstbeat, specializing in supporting clients to maximize the potential of their available data for gaining valuable insights. With a master's degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Jyväskylä, Joel brings a solid academic foundation to his role. His practical experience includes working closely with teams on a day-to-day basis, enhancing their performance through data-driven insights.
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Investing in Long-Term Player Development with Finnish Ice Hockey Champions Tappara
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Why Nearly 50% of NHL Teams Rely on Firstbeat for Results
As of the 2023-2024 season, almost 50% of NHL teams are using Firstbeat Sports to monitor individual players’ physiological data and, in turn, optimize performance, reduce injury risk, and fast-track player development.
Why Monitor Internal Load in Elite Sports?
Internal load of athletes has become an integral part of training programs, where the aim is always to help players adapt and improve.

Firstbeat Sports is the leading athlete performance management platform for optimal training.
Optimize players training in real-time and after sessions with the leading physiological performance modelling and analysis.

Optimize Performance
Individualize training based on what works best for each player.

Reduce Injury Risk
Manage load and recovery with accurate and instant data.

Fast-Track Player Development
Help players reach their potential by teaching them how to listen to their bodies.
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Over 23,000 athletes representing over 1,000 teams around the world rely on Firstbeat Sports.
- 1000+ elite teams
- 40 national teams
- >30% of Champions League soccer teams
- 100+ NCAA programs
- >50% of all NHL teams