Season 2: Thomas Carpels - Balancing the Load

Alex sits down with Thomas Carpels, Head of Performance at Royal Antwerp. Thomas shares his journey from Rangers FC to leading physical development at one of Belgium’s top clubs. He unpacks the complexities of managing young players' workloads, balancing strength training with match congestion, and the psychological toll of high-performance environments. Plus, Thomas reflects on his PhD research and the viral pitch moment that followed Antwerp’s historic title win.

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Peak Performance for Soccer Podcast Hosted by renowned performance experts Alex Calder and Adam Centofanti, authors of the book Peak Performance for Soccer, this podcast takes you beyond the pages and into the minds of the game’s top thinkers. Each episode features in-depth interviews with the original contributors from the book—elite coaches, sports scientists, nutritionists, psychologists, and more.Together, they explore the cutting-edge methods and insights that are shaping the future of soccer performance. Whether you're a coach, player, or performance enthusiast, you'll gain actionable takeaways to elevate your game, optimize training, and push the limits of what’s possible on and off the pitch.Stay ahead of the game. Tune in to the Peak Performance for Soccer Podcast.