ISSUE 4 - September 2025

Issue Info

The fourth edition of the Journal of Biathlon Coaching offers a rich blend of scientific insight and practical expertise for both coaches and athletes. A particular highlight is the exclusive interview with German Head Coach Sverre Roiseland, who reflects on his work with the German team and shares perspectives on preparing for the 2026 Olympic Games. This issue also features a diverse range of research contributions. James Becker and colleagues explore the biomechanics of optimal rifle carriage. Mario Plesser and his team examine the role of mental toughness and mental health in high-performance biathlon. Zbigniew Waskiewicz discusses the importance of coaches’ soft skills in fostering athlete development and Hannes Kock analyzes training approaches during the critical transition from junior to senior levels.

Articles

Training progression from junior to senior levels in biathlon

Hannes Kock

First Published: 04 Sep, 2025

Sverre Røiseland speaks about the Olympics Milano Cortina 2026

Gerold Sattlecker

First Published: 04 Sep, 2025

Mental health and mental toughness in biathlon: Practical implications from the coaches’ viewpoint

Mario Plesser, Thomas Finkenzeller & Patrick Bernatzky

First Published: 04 Sep, 2025

Optimizing rifle carry configuration

Isaac Burges, Ethan Livingood & James Becker

First Published: 04 Sep, 2025

Coaching the mind: Practical guidelines for using soft skills to prepare athletes for competitive events

Zbigniew Waskiewicz

First Published: 04 Sep, 2025