October 3 and 4, 2026

How to Become an Olympic 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 Svenska. The program and presentations will be in Svenska.

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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, trainers, 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 same program is offered on two separate days. Participants choose either Day 1 (October 3) or Day 2 (October 4).

Meet the Speaker

Vésteinn Hafsteinsson

Vésteinn Hafsteinsson

World-Leading Coach

11 Olympic Games as both 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 2022 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, trainers, 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

The same program runs both days. Choose Day 1 or Day 2.

Day 1

Saturday, October 3

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

Day 2

Sunday, October 4

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 Day

The same program runs both days. Choose the day that suits you best.

Early Bird

SEK 2,600

until May 31

Advance Price

SEK 2,800

until June 30

Regular Price

SEK 2,950

Standard price

Day 1

Saturday, October 3

SEK 2,950

SEK 2,600

Early Bird

per person

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Day 2

Sunday, October 4

SEK 2,950

SEK 2,600

Early Bird

per person

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Contact

Thomas Lindell

Event, content, mm

Bo Wikmark

Marknadsföring, försäljning

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