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Anton Matinlauri
Head of Strength & Conditioning and Rehab coach
at Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC)
United States
Skills:
Strength Training
Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
Conditioning
Testing, Monitoring & Technology
Leadership & Management
Training Planning & Periodisation
Career Periodisation
Unleash Your Coaching Potential: Become an Elite Football Performance Architect

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Football

Bio

Hi! I'm excited to be part of the Sports Mentorship Hub and support you on your coaching journey.

My mantra: "It’s tough to beat a person that never gives up."

Over the past decade, I’ve built a coaching career grounded in curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and a constant drive for improvement. My experience spans across Finland, Spain, Colombia, and the United States, where I’ve held roles in end-stage rehabilitation, physical performance, and as an assistant coach at the professional level. Each country, club, and coaching staff has shaped my perspective—broadening my understanding of training methodologies, player development, and cultural approaches to performance.

I’ve been fortunate to contribute to teams that up to date have won nine major trophies and competed in six finals. These highs and lows have given me a deep appreciation for what it takes to thrive in high-performance environments.

Growing up in Finland, where elite football pathways are limited, my journey has been fueled by resilience, adaptability, and a strong work ethic. My passion for football—first as a player, now as a coach—has evolved into a dedication to physical performance and reconditioning.

I bring a multidisciplinary approach to athlete development, combining:

  • Football coaching (UEFA A)
  • Holistic physical performance (CSCS, CPSS)
  • Rehabilitation (ATC)

Collaboration is at the heart of my work. I take pride in aligning efforts across coaching, performance, medical, and analytics teams to deliver integrated support for players.

If you're looking to grow as a coach, practitioner, or professional in the performance space, I’d love to connect and help guide your path forward.

Let's get to work.

 

Skills

Strength Training
Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
Conditioning
Testing, Monitoring & Technology
Leadership & Management
Training Planning & Periodisation
Career Periodisation

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€100 /month
€0 /month
€0 /month
1 to 1 mentorship.
1 call per month
(60 min/call)
Expected response time 3-4 days
Regular calls
Expected response time within 24 hours
Regular calls
Expected response time within 24 hours
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