Yoan Deloze on his role as fitness coach

In this interview, Deloze, who has worked as a fitness coach at the French FA (FFF) for over three years, explains the various tasks involved in his role and offers an overview of the position.

In the first part of the interview, Deloze shares the initial steps he took in his career in fitness coaching. Following his university studies and training experience in the club game, he was given the chance to join the French FA to work primarily with the youth national teams. In addition to monitoring player performance and preparing the squad for matches and competitions, Deloze is responsible for delivering the first part of the team’s training sessions – either on the pitch or in the gym – to ensure that the players are as well prepared as possible for the demands of international football.