In this episode of Peak Performance for Soccer, Alex is joined by António Pedro Mendes, Head of Nutrition at Sporting Clube de Portugal. António shares his unique journey through European and Middle Eastern football, from FC Paços de Ferreira and FC Porto to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, before leading one of the world’s largest and most structured nutrition departments at Sporting CP. The discussion explores how nutrition supports long-term player development, the practical challenges of impleme...
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In this episode of Peak Performance for Soccer, Alex is joined by António Pedro Mendes, Head of Nutrition at Sporting Clube de Portugal. António shares his unique journey through European and Middle Eastern football, from FC Paços de Ferreira and FC Porto to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, before leading one of the world’s largest and most structured nutrition departments at Sporting CP. The discussion explores how nutrition supports long-term player development, the practical challenges of impleme...
Guest Episode: DaMarcus Beasley - Speed, Survival & Four World Cups
Peak Performance for Soccer Podcast
55 minutes
2 weeks ago
Guest Episode: DaMarcus Beasley - Speed, Survival & Four World Cups
In this special guest episode of Peak Performance for Soccer, Alex sits down with U.S. soccer legend DaMarcus Beasley. The only American to play in four consecutive World Cups, Beasley reflects on a career that spanned MLS, the Eredivisie, Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Bundesliga, and Liga MX. He shares candid insights into how performance practices evolved across different cultures, his journey from avoiding the gym to embracing individualized preparation, and the injuries that shape...
Peak Performance for Soccer Podcast
In this episode of Peak Performance for Soccer, Alex is joined by António Pedro Mendes, Head of Nutrition at Sporting Clube de Portugal. António shares his unique journey through European and Middle Eastern football, from FC Paços de Ferreira and FC Porto to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, before leading one of the world’s largest and most structured nutrition departments at Sporting CP. The discussion explores how nutrition supports long-term player development, the practical challenges of impleme...
