Title: How to prepare Academy players physically & close the gap with a first team environnement

Daniel Farkas is Head of Sports Science and Performance at the Puskás Academy in Budapest, Hungary. In this role he leads the academy’s performance programme, integrating strength & conditioning, sports science and long-term athletic development to support elite youth football players. He has a background in performance coaching and sport science, and is involved in curriculum design and applied performance monitoring at one of Europe’s leading football academies

Stijn Lintermans is co-founder of Integrated Performance Training, and Former Head of Physical Departement KV Mechelen Youth – Board Member of the BFDA (Belgian Football Doctors & Associates) – Founder of the Body & Brain Center. Stijn also plays an invaluable role in the ambassador community of Integrated Performance Training, providing career opportunities for course attendees within professional football teams and rehabilitation facilities. His dedication to the community has helped many ambassadors advance their careers while fostering collaboration within the sports industry.