Neuro-Training
Matthias Schnitzer
Since 2000
Studies in Sport Science, University of Innsbruck (Austria)
Degree: Master’s Degree in Sport Science
Focus: Training science, strength and conditioning, performance development
Following years
Continuous professional development in:
•Strength and Conditioning
•Velocity-Based Training (VBT)
•Autoregulated training models
•Neuroathletic training
Professional Experience
Strength and Conditioning Coach working with athletes in:
•Alpine Skiing
•Artificial Track Luge
•Swimming
•Tennis
Collaboration with athletes, clubs, and sport federations, focusing on performance optimization, injury prevention, and long-term athletic development.
Current Position
Head Coach and Founder – athletiktraining.it
Development of performance-oriented training concepts, coach education, and applied work with athletes and coaching staffs.
Additional Roles
•Physical Education Teacher
•International Lecturer and Presenter in coach education and sport science courses
Lesson Overview
Neuro Athletic Training
Athletic performance does not begin with muscles or movement, but with the brain and the nervous system.
This course introduces a neuroathletic perspective on training, highlighting how sensory input and neural processing directly influence movement quality, coordination, strength, and performance.
Participants will be introduced to the neuroathletic training concept, with a focus on its three main pillars:
•Visual abilities (vision and eye–brain interaction)
•Balance and vestibular function
•Proprioception and body awareness
The course will demonstrate practical methods to assess and train these systems using simple, field-based tests and exercises.
Participants will have the opportunity to actively experience and try out neuroathletic drills, gaining a clearer understanding of how targeted neural input can immediately influence movement and performance.
This session is designed for coaches, teachers, and practitioners who want to expand their training toolbox, better understand the neural foundations of performance, and apply these principles in everyday training and teaching settings.
Duration: 1 hour
Breathing for Performance
Breathing for Performance, Regeneration and Stress Control – A Neuroathletic Approach
Breathing plays a central role in performance, recovery, and stress regulation.
From a neuroathletic perspective, breathing is not only a metabolic process but also a powerful regulator of the nervous system.
This course provides an introduction to breathing from a neuroathletic and performance-oriented viewpoint.
Participants will learn how breathing patterns influence:
•Physical performance and movement efficiency
•Recovery and regeneration
•Stress levels and nervous system balance
The session includes practical breathing assessments and exercises, allowing participants to experience different breathing strategies and understand how targeted breathing interventions can support both performance and well-being.
This course is suitable for anyone interested in optimizing performance, improving recovery and resilience, and gaining practical tools that can be easily integrated into training, sport, and daily life.