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Seven world titles, four athletes, ten years. After Vasco Vilaça sealed the 2026 World Championship title in Pontevedra, I looked back at what Mario Mola, Vincent Luis, Katie Zaferes and Vasco had in common. It wasn't...
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Real Coaching Podcast
Hosted by Joel Filliol · sports · EN
About this Podcast:
Real Coaching with international triathlon coach Joel Filliol is a conversation about high performance coaching through the eyes of coaches and athletes on the front lines. From training basics, periodisation, planning, and performance to communication and athlete management, we discuss how to improve every athlete.
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What is Real Coaching Podcast about?
Real Coaching with international triathlon coach Joel Filliol is a conversation about high performance coaching through the eyes of coaches and athletes on the front lines. From training basics, periodisation, planning, and performance to communication and athlete management, we discuss how to improve every athlete.
Who hosts Real Coaching Podcast?
Real Coaching Podcast is hosted by Joel Filliol. The show has published 36 episodes to date.
What has Real Coaching Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "It Wasn't Talent: Lessons from 4 World Champions" (13 October 2026, 64 minutes), "The Top 20 Rules for Faster Triathlon Swimming" (10 March 2026, 45 minutes), and "Risk and Reward" (3 March 2026, 41 minutes).
How often does Real Coaching Podcast publish?
Real Coaching Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 66 minutes across 36 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Real Coaching Podcast?
Booking probability for Real Coaching Podcast is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Real Coaching Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Real Coaching Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Real Coaching Podcast?
The strongest fits for Real Coaching Podcast are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. Real Coaching Podcast has a sports audience.
About the host
Joel Filliol hosts Real Coaching Podcast, a sports podcast with 36 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Mar 10, 202645 minS4
Joel Filliol revisits the purpose of the Real Coaching Podcast and the Substack long-form series with accompanying episodes focused on simplifying endurance training into "world class basics." In this episode he expands...
Episode #5
Risk and Reward
Mar 3, 202641 minS4The Mental Edge in Triathlon: Risk, Confidence, and Leaving One Rep in the Bank Joel Filliol introduces the Real Coaching Podcast, his background coaching elite triathletes, and the origin of "Real Coaching". Inspired...
Episode #4
Zone 1 is where the magic happens
Feb 10, 202636 minS4Slowing Down to Go Faster: In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol, an international triathlon coach, delves into the significance of Zone 1 training. Contrasting the popular high-intensity training...
- Feb 2, 202646 minS4
Progression: A powerful training heuristic In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol, an international coach based in the UK and Spain, dives into the concept of progression as a training heuristic...
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Episode #2
Don't be a January Champion
Jan 26, 202623 minS4Avoiding the January Champion Trap: Insights on Season Planning and Performance Longevity In this episode of the 'Real Coaching Podcast,' Joe Filliol, an experienced international coach, delves into the concept of...
Episode #1
Championship Reflections in Triathlon
Jan 9, 202643 minS4Championship Reflections in Triathlon: Common Errors and Key Insights In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, high-performance coach Joel Filliol reflects on common errors and key insights from championship...
- May 13, 20251h 35mS3
In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol welcomes Matt Bottrill from Matt Bottrill Performance Coaching. The discussion delves into Bottrill's extensive expertise in bike fitting, aerodynamics, wind...
- May 5, 20251h 50mS3
In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol speaks with Gavin Smith, Head Coach of the Loughborough University Triathlon Program, about his experience coaching Olympic champion Cassandre Beaugrand to a...
- Apr 18, 20251h 33mS3
In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol speaks with Italian coach Fabio Rastelli about his coaching experiences with his Turbo Tribe Squad, including French Olympians in Paris 2024, Leo Bergere, the...
- Apr 2, 20251h 35mS3
In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol is joined by Katie Zaferes, former World Triathlon Champion and double Olympic medallist turned coach. The discussion delves into Katie's transition from being...
- Mar 20, 20251h 50mS3
In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol engages in an insightful discussion with Peter Leo, an endurance training scientist at Aus Cycling, and coach for the world tour cycling team, Jayco Alula. They...
- Mar 7, 20251h 24mS3
In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol sits down with Drew Box, the co-coach of the JFTcrew squad, to discuss Drew's journey from being a coached athlete to becoming a coach himself. They delve into...
Episode #2
Real Physiotherapy with Brad Beer
Feb 28, 20251h 20mS3In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol transitions the Real Coaching Podcast into The Real Physio Podcast, with guest Brad Beer from the Pogo Physio Clinic and The Physical Performance Show Podcast...
Episode #1
Coaching Wisdom
Feb 18, 202527 minS3Real Coaching Podcast: Wisdom in High Performance with Joel Filliol Joel Filliol reintroduces himself and his podcast, 'The Real Coaching Podcast,' after a hiatus. As a high-performance coach with extensive experience...
Episode #4
22: Championship Coaching
Dec 14, 20201h 29mS3In this episode of the Real Coaching podcast Joel discusses preparing to coach athletes in championships with Swedish coach Joachim Willén, coach of rising star Vasco Villaça of Portugal. "The more you look, the more...
Episode #2
21: Triathlon Swimming Revisited
Dec 7, 20201 hourS3In this episode of the Real Coaching podcast Joel revisits the topic of effective triathlon swim training, on the basis of the original popular "Top 20 Rules for Faster Triathlon Swimming' article. Joel coverers why...
Episode #2
20: Barrie Shepley
Nov 20, 202048 minS3Canadian triathlon legend Barrie Shepley joins Joel on Episode 2 of season 3 of the Real Coaching Podcast. Barrie and Joel talk about Joel's progression from athlete to coach, and lessons learned along the way. From...
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19: Anti-Process 2020
Nov 13, 20201h 1mS3The Real Coaching Podcast is back for Season 3. Joel reflects on the 2020 season, where finding process in uncertainty was necessary for success, and answers questions on managing training within the covid19 context...
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18: Arild Tveiten Norway Head Coach
Jan 22, 20191h 3mS2Arild Tveiten the Triathlon Norway Head Coach sits down with Joel to discuss all things triathlon and high performance, from the rise of Norway as a triathlon power, to testing, organization of sessions, altitude...
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Gavin Smith
Managing Director, Head of Equity Research and Sustainable Investing for PGIM Quantitative Solutions, Loughborough University Triathlon Program
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Katie Zaferes
Auxo Collective
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Darren Smith
Board certified NYC plastic surgeon and liposuction expert, The Finest Wines Available to Humanity
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Michael Krüger
Hanser-Verlag
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