Damjan RudeΕΎ
Former NBA & International Basketball Player
ACHIEVEMENTS
β’ Played in the NBA β Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves & Orlando Magic
β’ Olympian β represented Croatia at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
β’ Gold medallist, 2009 Mediterranean Games
β’ 16-year pro career across 13 clubs in 7 countries
β’ National league champion in Croatia, Slovenia & Belgium
π ABOUT
From Zagreb to the NBA, Damjan built a career at the highest level of world basketball across seven countries. He shares the real journey of a professional athlete β the grind, the setbacks, and what it takes to stay at the top.
π― WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
β The real path to going pro
β Adapting across leagues & cultures
β Sustaining a long career at the top
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Jurja BaΔekoviΔ
Former Pro Volleyball Player Β· Mental Performance Consultant
π ACHIEVEMENTS
β’ Professional volleyball player across Croatia, Switzerland, Sweden, Greece & Portugal
β’ Played 4 years of NCAA Division 1 volleyball (University of San Francisco)
β’ Founder of Mind to Play β mental coaching for young athletes
π ABOUT
A professional volleyball player turned mental performance consultant, Jurja knows elite sport from the inside β the pressure, the doubt, and the confidence it takes to perform. Through her practice, Mind to Play, she helps athletes build a resilient, self-assured mindset on and off the court.
π― WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
β Building unshakeable confidence
β Staying composed under pressure
β Turning nerves into focus
Dr. Sebastijan OrliΔ
Sports Nutritionist Β· Longevity Scientist
π ACHIEVEMENTS
β’ Sports nutritionist for the Croatian Olympic Committee
β’ Team Specialist at GlycanAge
β’ Founder of the "Kvaliteta ΕΎivota" (Quality of Life) longevity project
π ABOUT
Sebastijan brings a scientist's rigour to sports nutrition, working with Olympic athletes and everyday performers alike. He cuts through the noise to show how the right fuel drives performance, recovery, and a longer, healthier athletic life.
π― WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
β Fuelling for peak performance
β Evidence-based supplementation
β Eating for athletic longevity
Almir MaljeviΔ
Strength & Conditioning Specialist
π ACHIEVEMENTS
β’ Founder of Pro-Fit Health S&C β a leading training & rehab centre in SE Europe
β’ Former decathlete (track & field)
β’ University lecturer & educator of trainers and coaches
π ABOUT
A former decathlete turned S&C authority, Almir built one of the region's most respected training and rehabilitation centres. His individualised, movement-first approach helps athletes get stronger, move better, and stay injury-resilient.
π― WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
β Building a strong physical foundation
β Training quality movement, not just load
β Conditioning that prevents injury
Josipa JuriΔeviΔ
Food Nutritionist Β· Centar za crijevni mikrobiom
π ACHIEVEMENTS
β’ Food Nutritionist at Centar za crijevni mikrobiom (Centre for Gut Microbiome)
β’ Applies nutrition science to gut health and everyday performance
π ABOUT
Josipa helps athletes understand how everyday food choices β and gut health β shape energy, performance, and recovery. She turns nutrition science into simple, practical habits athletes can actually stick to.
π― WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
β Building better eating habits
β Fuelling around training & competition
β Everyday nutrition that supports performance
Dr. Karlo KneΕΎeviΔ
Head of AI, Sofascore
π ACHIEVEMENTS
β’ Head of AI at Sofascore β one of the world's biggest sports-data platforms
β’ Built Sofascore's AI team & tools from the ground up
β’ CEO of Octobit Β· Published researcher (~200 citations)
π ABOUT
Karlo leads the AI behind Sofascore's live ratings, stats, and insights used by millions of fans. He demystifies how artificial intelligence reads the game β and how it's reshaping the way sport is measured and understood.
π― WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
β How AI actually reads the game
β Turning raw data into insight
β Where AI is taking sport next
Assoc. Prof. Matija Mato Ε kerbiΔ, PhD
President, European Association for the Philosophy of Sport
π ACHIEVEMENTS
β’ President of the European Association for the Philosophy of Sport (EAPS)
β’ Pioneer of the philosophy & bioethics of sport in Croatia
β’ Author of two seminal books on the philosophy & bioethics of sport
π ABOUT
Matija is a leading voice on the ethics and integrity of sport, from fair play to the hard questions around doping and enhancement. He helps athletes understand not just the rules, but why competing clean and with character matters.
π― WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
β Why fair play really matters
β The ethics of doping & enhancement
β Competing with integrity & resilience
Ana ΔerenΕ‘ek
Performance Psychologist Β· Mental Trainer
π ACHIEVEMENTS
β’ Part of the Croatian Olympic team at Rio 2016 as a psychologist
β’ Mindset coach for adidas Runners Zagreb since 2017
β’ Columnist & media contributor (Elle, HRT, RTL)
π ABOUT
Ana was among the first psychologists embedded with Croatia's Olympic team, and has spent her career sharpening the minds of athletes and leaders. She makes mental training practical β tools you can use the moment pressure hits.
π― WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
β Mental preparation that works
β Performing when it matters most
β Building a growth mindset
Bojan MirkoviΔ
FIVB Instructor Β· Volleyball Coach Educator
π ACHIEVEMENTS
β’ FIVB Instructor delivering international coaching courses worldwide
β’ FIVB Level 3 certified coach
β’ Former national-level volleyball player
π ABOUT
Bojan has trained coaches and athletes around the world as an FIVB Instructor. He helps athletes understand the rules and responsibilities of clean sport β and why protecting the integrity of the game starts with them.
π― WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
β The essentials of anti-doping
β Staying compliant & competing clean
β Protecting the integrity of sport
Pete Burridge
First-Team Physical Performance Coach, Chelsea FC
π ACHIEVEMENTS
β’ First-Team Physical Performance Coach at Chelsea FC
β’ Elite experience across football & rugby (Leicester City, Leicester Tigers, Bristol Bears)
β’ Prepared athletes across athletics, golf, rowing & more
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π ABOUT
Pete prepares players at the very top of world football, having worked across elite football and rugby. He brings the methods of a Premier League performance department into practical lessons any athlete can apply.
π― WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
β Developing real speed & power
β Training like a professional
β Physical prep for match day
Dr. Petra JuriΔ
Exercise Biomedicine Scientist
π ACHIEVEMENTS
β’ Double PhD in Exercise Biomedicine & Public Health (Europe & Australia)
β’ Researcher at Deakin University's Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
β’ GlycanAge Team Specialist
π ABOUT
Petra studies what actually happens inside the body when athletes recover. She translates cutting-edge science on inflammation and physiology into recovery strategies that help you bounce back faster and train harder.
π― WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
β How recovery really works
β Managing inflammation & fatigue
β Recovering smarter, not just resting
Marcel Daane
Mind-Body Leadership & Executive Coach
π ACHIEVEMENTS
β’ Voted Executive Coach of the Year 2020 (Singapore)
β’ Author of "Headstrong Performance" & "Five Energies of Horrible Bosses"
β’ Founder & CEO of Headstrong PerformanceΒ
π ABOUT
Marcel connects the neuroscience of high performance with real leadership, drawing on decades coaching elite performers and executives. He shows athletes and coaches how to lead themselves and their teams under pressure.
π― WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
β Leading yourself and others
β The neuroscience of high performance
β Managing energy & resilience
