Coach Marek Mikletič | Basketball strength and conditioning

“I have worked with many different trainers during my career, but I have never found a trainer more educated, passionate, helpful, and invested in my well-being as Marek. That’s why I come back to train with him every year. I am always extremely satisfied with the continuing progress of my strength, knowledge, and mindset. He prepares me to thrive in the most competitive leagues and working with him helps me keep my body healthy to endure each season. Marek has also always been an incredible support on and off the court.”

“In a short period of time, during the pandemic before the Olympics, I had the pleasure to work with trainer Marek Mikletič. Being a profesional athlete for almost 18 years, I’ve become aware with what my body and mind needs. I’ve worked with numerous trainers and coaches and what I’ve found is, that one of the most important things besides the job itself requires, is the ABILITY to build trust with the player/client. I am usually skeptical with new trainers but it was easy for me to work with Marek. I’ve learned different exercises specific for my body. He was ready and willing to adapt to every circumstances especially in 3x3 basketball where is very common for the schedule to change every minute of the day. He has observing, attentive and always trying to improve my body even by 1% . Adding details where it needed adjustments or more elasticity. Marek is not only a passionate and dedicated trainer but also a great human being. I hope we will work in the future again.”

"Our relationship with Marek started a long time ago, he was my strength and conditioning coach at the team I played at that time. It was easy to decide then to continue working with him on a personal level and working with him outside of the club. He provides valuable takeaways for every level of strength and conditioning I was able to do and work on during the season, during the time I wasn´t with him personally. I really liked the way he was explaining the practices, the exercises as well and took time out of his own schedule to sit down and make it clear what we´re going to be working on, and what to expect. He shows the whole program (week by week) and outlines step by step what we´re going to work on based on individual weaknesses."

„Our cooperation with Marek started few years ago when I played for Piešťanské Čajky. Since the first moment, I liked his approach and professionalism. He advised me everytime that I wanted to work on something specific. This is why I pick him for my individual preparation before new season in foreign clubs. Through the season I feel very well prepared and after long and difficult seasons I am very happy I avoid the injuries, which I am very thankful for to Marek and our pre-season preparations. Communication with him is great, he explains everything to the detail, pay attention to detail and the enthusiasm how he works should be searched by everyone who want to make progress.“

“The relationship between pro athlete and trainer is a special one, and I am glad to have had the privilege to work with Marek over the course of two seasons. To have someone so passionate about their craft is special and I someone you could always count on. I could trust that he would do anything in his power to help me reach my peak performance level, he knew when to push but also listen to our bodies and ensure we got the recovery needed. I trusted him completely and that made me confident that during my time together my body was in good hands.”

"My first touch with Marek was more than 10 years ago in Inter Bratislava, that time I played basketball for less then year. After few years I moved to Karlovka Bratislava where he was coach and we started to work almost every day during the season. Also we spend lot of time together in off-season. I struggle a lot with injuries and Marek help me to be as much healthy as I can with different type of exercises and he never want to quit even if it was hard sometimes. I appreciate him as a coach and today I can say that also as my friend."

“Marek and I met each other when I was playing in Piešťany in season 2021/2022. Unfortunately in qualifying game for EuroCup I got pretty bad injury- broken leg. Everyone told me that it’s not possible to finish the season. Marek was with me my whole recovery journey and his professional training program’s bring me back to basketball on the professional level after less than 5 months. We made miracle. He is disciplined, experienced and know pretty good what need to do with each of his client. I recommend him for 100% as a strength a conditioning coach and also great person.”

“Marek is the greatest guy ever with who I work. Putting the interest of every player first priority with joy and always knew how to make you to enjoy every second working out with him!!! Good attitude always no matter how bad or how good the situation is! And yeah I like him also because we have something in common.....we like the same things......poppy!”

“Marek and I know each other and work with each other for almost 10 years. He is kind of person that always loves to learn something new and then add it to his programs for his players. He is a detailist so you can be sure that when he works with you personally that you are doing every exercise on 100% the right way.”

"Working with Marek over years helped me understand my body better. He taught me how to make the best out of every workout and how to make it effective. During summers he makes 100% sure, that I am ready for the upcoming season. His training sessions are intense, fun, and always careful to respect your injuries and pain. Marek is very professional, patient, motivated and always goes above and beyond to make sure I am reaching my goals."

„Marek and I met few years ago during my recovery journey from my injured knee. From the first meeting I recognized that he is a true professional. He is very competent, disciplined, skilled and experienced. His training program was very effective and helped me to accomplish my goal. It’s so obvious that he cares about his clients. During the difficult time he helped me to overcome my physical struggles what moved me forward and brought me back to professional level.“

“I was working with Marek since my junior years in MBK Karlovka, where he was strength and conditioning coach. I also remember when I was working with him whole summer because I was preparing for new challenge in bigger club. The preparation was very intense, but I can truly say that I was after that in the best physical shape in my life.”

“I enjoy working out with Marek because he not only personalizes the program for you in a way you will enjoy working out while also, getting stronger but It’s never boring which was always a problem for me before I met him. And the other big part why I like working out with him is not only the quality of the work out but also the fact that he wants the best for you and he cares, truly cares- which makes all the difference in the world. Thank you and I am grateful we met.”

„We met with Marek when Iwas playing in Piestany in season 2017/18. I never had problem with physical preparation before a season but Marek showed me my limits. After three months wourkout with him, we had a training camp with national team. Everybody told me how I am good prepared (strenght, speed, etc.) and I felt very good. For 100% I can recommend him as a strength & conditioning coach.“

„I'm grateful for the years I spent training with Marek since it helped me to develop both physically and mentally, as well as improve my flaws and master my strengths. Every athletic preparation I had with Marek (in the offseason or in the midseason) resulted in a steady improvement in my athletic abilities, which was recognized by every coach on every team I played on.“