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Koen De Brandt is an Assistant Professor and postdoctoral researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), specializing in Sport Psychology & Mental Support. His roles include coordinating the university’s Topsport & Studie department, supporting over 400 student-athletes since 2013. He holds a PhD in Sport and Movement Science and is a guest lecturer at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona.
Education:
- Doctor in Sport and Movement Science (VUB, 2017)
- Master in Sport Science - Training & Coaching (VUB, 2014)
- Master in Sport Science - Fitness & Health (VUB, 2012)
Research Interests: Focus on dual career development of elite athletes, mental health, and transitions. Key areas include athlete competency frameworks, career support systems, and policy integration.
Projects: Leads over 20 national/international projects, including the Erasmus+ DC4MH initiative and the MENTiS program. Collaborations span institutions like the IOC and Flemish Sport Administration.
Awards:
- Young Researchers in Sport & Exercise Psychology Award (2017)
- Erasmus+ Success Story (2017)
- Athlete Friendly Education Award (2022)
Advising & Grants: Supervised 42+ theses, including doctoral work on athlete vocational development. Coordinates career support reforms in VUB’s Training & Coaching Master’s program.
Labs/Teams: Founded dualcareertools.com, a platform aiding athletes in career planning. Active in organizing symposia and policy consultations globally.
