Luana is a strength and conditioning coach with extensive experience in the physical preparation and rehabilitation of football and futsal athletes. She combines evidence-based training principles with a highly personalized approach, working across the full spectrum from return-to-play protocols for injured athletes to high-performance conditioning at the elite level.

In addition to athletic development, Luana is actively involved in injury rehabilitation, including ACL reconstructions, ankle sprains, and muscle ruptures. Through her experience in football and futsal environments, she has developed a strong focus on improving motor abilities, implementing effective injury prevention strategies, and guiding athletes through safe, sport-specific rehabilitation processes tailored to the demands of high-level competition.

Strength and Conditioning Coach, Personal Trainer, and Rehabilitation Coach with certifications in the Rehabilitation and Prevention of Musculoskeletal and Tendon Injuries of the Lower Extremities, Biomechanics of Human Movement, High-Intensity Interval Training, and Plyometric Training. Research interests include bridging the gap from rehabilitation to performance.

Founder of Elite Conditioning, expert in fitness, conditioning, and nutrition. His mission is to utilize sports science for recreation and daily life demands, empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential through personalized approaches. Recognizing the absence of a universal fitness and nutrition approach, he prioritizes individualization, tailoring programs to align with each person’s goals, abilities, and preferences.

His aim is to foster awareness of healthy living and cultivate lasting habits, while ensuring clients enjoy the journey toward their goals, free from stress. By leveraging nature’s resources, such as outdoor exercise, Ivica not only enhances physical well-being but also promotes mental refreshment and connection with the environment.

Through collaboration with the scientific community, he seeks to advance research and apply sports science in ways that benefit everyone, regardless of their fitness level or aspirations.

For more information about his work and collaborations visit the website: https://web.elite-conditioning.hr

Highly accomplished sports performance professional with extensive experience in football and athlete development. Currently serving as the U21 National Team and WFC Dinamo Physical Coach, his expertise includes strength and conditioning, injury rehabilitation, and sports science analysis.

For any sports science-related inquiries or questions about S&C coaching methodologies, feel free to reach out to Marko via his LinkedIn profile, or at marko.matusinskij@ultrax.ai.