VLAD ILTIAKOV
ABOUT VLAD
What do you specialise in at Hoops?
Skills Coach
What’s one thing athletes can expect from your sessions?
Detail, Accountability and Tough Love.
What’s your coaching style or philosophy?
Every athlete is treated as an adult. I give you honest feedback because that's the best way to help you succeed. If you truly want to accomplish your goal, I want to do everything in my power to assist you.
What’s your education/background in basketball/S&C?
I've been a basketball/skills coach for over 10 years. Player Senior Representative for Hills and University of Sydney
What do you want every athlete to walk away feeling after training with you?
Tired.
What do you enjoy most about coaching?
When someone's hard work is rewarded.
Who's your favourite basketball player/athlete? Why?
Derrick Rose inspired to watch the NBA for the first time, during his MVP season. Him coming back from injuries and scoring 50 was an emotional moment.
What’s a fun fact or something that athletes might not expect from you?
I can (done in the past) windmill.
Share your favourite motivational quote or piece of advice for athletes.
Results are not linear. You can find yourself putting a lot of effort working at a thing for a while, and not see results, but this often compounds. You keep working at it and you'll see everything come at once.