Current roles

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Ghent University

At Ghent University I work as a researcher in the field of exercse physiology. My main topics of interest are anti-doping science, the influence of central fatigue on performance, high intensity interval training, training load management, strenght training and environmental stress.

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Soudal Quick-Step

I'm active as freelance strength and conditioning coach responsible for periodization and planning of strength training sessions for World-Tour cyclists.

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Ian Hosten Coaching

In 2025 I decided to start my own coaching company. Here I focus on endurance athletes, assisting in strength and endurance training for cyclists, runners, and triathletes.

Past experiences

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Squadt

Freelance endurance and strength coach for competitive and recreational athletes.

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Bonami Sportcoaching

Endurance coach for competitive and recreational athletes, including runners and cyclists competing internationally.

Internships

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INSEP

Assisted in a study on repeated sprint training in heat and hypoxia with U18 cyclists and elite kayak/canoe athletes.

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FC Club Brugge

I performed an internship in the Belgian leading soccer club 'Club Brugge', mentored by Dr. Ir. Jan Van Haaren.
Here I further developed my data science skills.

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Cycling Vlaanderen

Assisted in the strength training of road, track, sprint, and BMX cyclists and worked with top youth cyclists.

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UZ Gent

Exercise testing of elite football players, endurance athletes, and recovering patients at Ghent University Hospital.

Education

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Ghent University

Studied sport science; master's thesis on training load quantification and performance modeling for endurance athletes.

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Howest

Advanced bachelor of Bioinformatics, learning data analysis, machine learning, and data management.

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Deakin University

Exchange program focusing on muscle physiology and molecular exercise physiology.

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Flemish Trainer School

Obtained the degree of Cycling Trainer B, the second highest level in Belgium.