Tatami Talk Podcast Episode 105: Robert Eriksson, US National Training Center Head Coach
Episode description
On episode 105 of Tatami Talk, we chat with Robert Eriksson, Head coach
for the US National Resident Training Center. We discuss his plans for
team USA, his tour around the country, coaching, and what we could do
going forward to prepare for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028
Robert Eriksson's Instagram: @robert_eriksson_
Robert Eriksson's Email: robert.eriksson@usajudo.us
0:00 - Intro / Juans Vacation
02:35 - World Championship on an Olympic year (again?)
04:53 - Interview with Robert Eriksson
12:37 - Transitioning from being a competitor to coaching
20:30 - Growing Judo in Sweden and getting more funding for the national training program.
25:30 - Becoming the head coach for the National resident training center.
48:58 - Visiting clubs around the U.S. and scouting talent
01:01:12 - How we can prepare for 2028 LA Olympics and coaching
01:15:21 - French Judo Federation teachers training
01:17:56 - The meta of spamming drop throws
01:23:29 - How coaching methods and sports science has changed over the years
01:29:29 - Tips and advice for those aiming for 2028 LA Olympics
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Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: @donaldrickert
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