Nikolaos Drakogianniakopoulos

Nikolaos Drakogiannopoulos studied sports science at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science (TEFAA) of the University of Athens. In 2004-2005, he specialized in the overtraining of high-performance sports athletes at the University of Athens (B.P.Ed, M.Sc), and subsequently completed his postgraduate studies at the Medical School, in the Department of Molecular and Applied Physiology.

Since 2006, he has been directing the modern "Life Ergo" ergometric center at OAKA and collaborates with top athletes and teams from across the country (National Track and Field Team, Olympiacos FC, Asteras Tripolis FC, AEK FC, Atromitos FC, Kifisia FC, Lamia FC, Panionios FC, Panerythraikos BC 2013-2023, Kallithea FC, Apollon Smyrnis FC, Anagennisi Karditsas FC, Levadiakos FC, as well as numerous amateur teams such as: Fostiras FC, Egaleo FC, Acharnaikos FC, Proodeftiki FC, Aittitos Spaton FC, GS Panerythraikos, AO Asteras Varis, Haidari, Agia Paraskevi, and clubs from local championships).

He has participated with presentations in international conferences on physiology, sports medicine, and physical education, and has a multitude of appearances at scientific conferences and publications in journals, including: Isokinetic Bologna 2018, Isokinetic Milano 2021, International Coaching Conference Trikala 2014, Coaching News, The Path to Therapy, Sport Action, 3rd International Seminar on Athletics, Running, Academy O.F.S.P, Changes in Modern Football, and Childhood Obesity.

Presentation (first day): Combination of Ergometric Assessment and GPS Monitoring in Modern Football Preparation

The presentation focuses on the combination of ergometric assessment and GPS monitoring for designing preparation in modern high-level football. It will examine advanced methods for evaluating physical fitness, monitoring workload, and analyzing athletes’ movement patterns, as well as the use of this data to organize individualized training programs. The approach connects scientifically validated methods with practical applications, emphasizing performance enhancement, injury risk reduction, and the maintenance of high-level physical condition throughout the season. Through examples of implementation in professional environments, the presentation demonstrates how ergometric assessment and GPS technology can improve decision-making, track progress, and tailor preparation to each athlete.