#341 Dr. Karin Hugo on Talent Identification and Development of High Performance Athletes
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One of South African's finest, Dr. Karin Hugo is a Swim Coach, Trainer, Sport Scientist, and Strength & Conditioning Coach. She spent many years working with the University of Stellenbosch from National Coordinator of Talent Identification to Manager of the Sport Science Division at the Sport Performance Institute, while also coaching the swim team.
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