Preparing to Win – In-Season Handball Strength & Conditioning Guide

“Preparing to Win” is more than just a training manual — it’s a complete in-season performance system developed by Patrizio Pacifico, the strength and conditioning coach of the Italian national team and trusted trainer of elite handball athletes.

Built on years of experience and real competition demands, this eBook offers a clear roadmap to managing strength, power, speed, recovery, and endurance throughout the season — without compromising performance on the court.

Inside, you’ll find:

✅ Weekly structures to optimize load, intensity, and recovery

✅ Strength & power sessions adapted for 1 or 2 matches per week

✅ Handball-specific speed, agility, and reactivity drills

✅ Conditioning protocols: 15:15, 20:20, 30:30, RSA & SIT

✅ Full microcycle and macrocycle examples

✅ Tips on sleep, nutrition, lifestyle and injury prevention

✅ +90 pages of practical, field-tested content

✅ Bonus: exercise glossary, planning tables and more

🎯 Whether you coach professionals or aspiring talents, this is the in-season guide every modern handball coach needs.