Saturday, March 13, 2027

How to Become a Gold Medal Champion

An exclusive opportunity to learn from Coach Vésteinn Hafsteinsson live and in person — the mind behind 5 Olympic medals (2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze) and 30 years of elite coaching.

Danderyds Gymnasium

Note: This event is held in Swedish. The program and presentations will be in Swedish.

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About the Event

The full methodology — from long-term planning and coaching philosophy to mental strength and competition strategy. An intensive program for coaches, leaders and active people ready to take their performance to the next level.

Who Is This For?

Coaches, leaders, managers, teachers and athletes

Format

The program is offered 6 different themes building the key to success in a one day seminar.

Meet the Speaker

Vésteinn Hafsteinsson

Vésteinn Hafsteinsson

World-Leading Coach

11 Olympic Games as an athlete and a coach5 Olympic Medals (2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze) CoachedSports Leader of the Year, Swedish Sports Gala 2022Honorary Doctor, Linnaeus University 202330 Years Elite Coaching

Vésteinn Hafsteinsson is one of the most successful throwing coaches in modern athletics. Over 30 years, he has guided athletes to Olympic gold medals and world championship titles. His athletes include Daniel Ståhl and Simon Pettersson, who took gold and silver in discus at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, as well as Gerd Kanter who won world championship 2007 and olympic gold 2008. Voted Sports Leader of the Year in Sweden and awarded an honorary doctorate by Linnaeus University.

During this seminar, he shares the entire methodology, the same principles and framework that are behind multiple Olympic medals, in an intensive one-day program for coaches, leaders and active people.

Silver (Simon Pettersson) and Gold (Daniel Ståhl), Tokyo 2020
Silver (Simon Pettersson) and Gold (Daniel Ståhl), Tokyo 2020
Vésteinn with Daniel Ståhl
Vésteinn with Daniel Ståhl
Vésteinns thank you speech at Swedish Sports Gala 2022
Vésteinns thank you speech at Swedish Sports Gala 2022
Vésteinn with Dan McQuaid (author, coach, english teacher)
Vésteinn with Dan McQuaid (author, coach, english teacher)

Schedule

Lunch and two refreshment breaks are included in the price.

Vésteinn Seminar

Saturday, March 13, 2027

09:00–09:45Introduction
09:45–10:30Philosophy and CoachingClear vision as a trainer, combining research, experience and common sense. You are responsible but also a good listener.
10:30–11:00Break
11:00–11:45Organization and PlanningPlan to win 10 years in advance. Build an expert team around yourself and your athletes for structure, clarity, and long-term direction.
11:45–12:30Social Health and Mental StrengthEvery athlete is first and foremost a human being who wants to perform on the global stage. Develop self-confidence, emotional stability and a strong social support system.
12:30–13:15Lunch
13:15–14:00Technical Skills and StrategyAthletes are students of their disciplines and train systematically and structured. The more you repeat correctly, the better you will become.
14:00–14:45Physical Talent and CapacitySpeed ​​and power. Athletes may be born with physical talent, but both general and specific capacity must be built over time within a structured system.
14:45–15:15Break
15:15–16:00Training and CompetitionTrain to perform in competition. Plan and prepare to succeed on the biggest stage. Training is preparation, competition is execution.
16:00-16:30Question and Answer session

Topics

1

Philosophy & Coaching

Clear vision as a coach, combining research, experience and common sense. In charge but a good listener.

2

Organization & Planning

Plan to win 10 years in advance. Build an expert team around yourself and your athletes for structure, clarity, and long-term direction.

3

Social Health & Mental Strength

Each athlete is first a person wanting to perform on the global stage. Develop confidence, emotional stability and strong social support system.

4

Technical Skills & Strategy

Athletes are students of their events. Systematic and structured practice. The more you repeat correctly, the better you become.

5

Physical Talent & Capacity

Speed and power. Athletes may be born with physical talent, but general and specific capacity must be built over time within a structured system.

6

Training & Competition

Train to perform in competitions. Plan and prepare to succeed on the biggest stage. Training is preparation — competition is execution.

Book Your Spot

Lunch and two refreshment breaks are included in the price.

Special offers · until January 30, 2027

1 participant

SEK 1,595

per person

2 participants

SEK 1,495

per person

3–4 participants

SEK 1,395

per person

5+ participants

SEK 1,195

per person

The per-person price is set by how many places you book in one registration.

Vésteinn Seminar

Saturday, March 13 2027

SEK 1,595

per person

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