Vladislav Bespomoshchnov

Vladislav Bespomoshchnov is a PhD Research Fellow at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Sport and Social Sciences. His research focuses on visual perception and scanning behaviors in elite ice hockey players, aiming to understand their impact on performance and injury prevention.

• Bachelor's in Sports Coaching and Management (2018), Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Vierumäki, Finland
• Master's in Physical Education and Sports Coaching (2023), Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Vierumäki, Finland
• Postgraduate training in Teaching and Pedagogy (2020), Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki, Finland

His research interests span coach and athlete development, leadership, skill acquisition, concussion prevention, and the socio-historical context of sports. The project 'Visual Perception and Scanning in Elite Ice Hockey' explores how elite players interact with their environment during games, integrating disciplines like sports psychology, biomechanics, and injury prevention.

Vladislav brings practical expertise from roles as a Learning and Development Coordinator at the Sports Institute of Finland and a Lecturer in Sports Coaching and Management at Haaga-Helia University. His work bridges theoretical inquiry with real-world applications in ice hockey coaching and strength and conditioning.