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Riis Cycling Strikes Innovative Partnership

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Parent Category: Cycling Pro Road & Mtb

Category: News 2010

Published on Monday, 25 October 2010 09:41

Written by Luca Salvatelli

In the coming seasons, Saxo Bank-SunGard's riders and staff will be working thoroughly and effectively to optimize the development of the organization and to secure the high standard of performance on the road. In order to do so, Riis Cycling has entered into an agreement with Erik Østenkjær from Sports Psychology Institute.

For more than 30 years, Erik Østenkjær has been a practicing sports psychologist and mental trainer and has achieved great results as a coach and partner for elite athletes in 23 different sports in 11 different countries. He has worked together with a number of leading European football, handball and hockey clubs and has been working with speedway riders, boxers, tennis players, golfers, cyclists, and swimmers.

Furthermore, Erik Østenkjær has gained solid experience as a personal manager and partner for business leaders in the development of corporate organizations. Saxo Bank-Gard's executive, Trey Greenwood is looking forward to be working with Erik Østenkjær:

"Erik has helped us over the last couple of years with the development of our organizational structure as well as with specific management challenges. He has been a great resource for Bjarne and myself as well as our sports directors. Our entire organization will benefit from this engagement and we are excited to continue our cooperation with Erik," comments Trey Greenwood.