In this episode of the Average Not Average podcast, CK Yew and Viktor Axelsen engage in a deep conversation with Christian Luque Manjon about his journey in badminton coaching, particularly his work with the Chinese National Team and his transition to consulting. They discuss the importance of individualised training, data-driven approaches, and the challenges of managing injuries in elite sports. The conversation highlights the evolving training philosophies in badminton and the need for education to improve athlete development. In this conversation, Cristian and Viktor discuss the competitive mindset of badminton players, the importance of visualisation techniques, and the mental resilience required for injury recovery. They explore the evolving training intensity and load management in badminton, the challenges faced during the transition from junior to professional levels, and the significance of individualisation in training programs. Additionally, they introduce the Z-Swing Academy, which aims to nurture future badminton champions through a scientific approach to training.Timestamps:00:00 Introductions02:15 Why is Cristian in the UK02:21 Experiences in China and Career Development06:26 Transition to Consulting and Academy Development10:37 Working with the Chinese National Team12:30 Individualised Training Philosophy16:52 Data-Driven Training Approaches22:05 Managing Training Loads and Injury Prevention25:35 Training Strategies During Competitions26:15 Load Management in Badminton30:02 Injury Management and Recovery Strategies36:09 Mental Resilience and Visualisation Techniques42:06 The Evolution of Training Methods45:50 Balancing Competitive Drive and Personal Life51:31 The Role of Sports Science in Rehabilitation51:45 Coaching Dynamics and Player Development54:38 Individualisation in Training and Player Autonomy58:34 Cultural Influences on Coaching and Player Relationships01:00:14 Transitioning from Junior to Professional Levels01:02:33 Z-Swing Academy: A New Approach to Training01:11:03 Investment and Structure of Z-Swing Academy01:15:37 Building Trust and Connection in CoachingBen Beckman's conversations with Cristian Luque:Ep 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQWRDFUszfcEp 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nMfU4N0sDIFollow in on the conversation and follow on social media for more content. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BwlJdllHEuttY24Jbcrz8?si=d5-BYAQkSoG7pMhKdskf4QApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-average-not-average-podcast/id1797766159Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaveragenotaverage/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxuJfUZRhZn4s5SDKoS_VwCK's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCkmY5ThPy3GLINI0m06ffaQ Viktor's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCkuVto4oGsgdEisvXlUaHvg CK's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ckyew_official/Viktor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viktoraxelsen/

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