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EFA (Euroleague Framework Agreement) Explained: Sports Equipment and Apparel
Sports equipment is an integral part of every sport. EuroLeague Framework Agreement provides for various rules regarding clubs’ sports equipment, and makes clarifications regarding sports (basketball) shoes and sports apparel in players’ free...
PAB Newsletter #18 – Psychological flexibility: the skill every player should train
Authors: Mar Rovira, Francesco Cuzzolin, Julio Calleja-Gonzalez, Igor Jukic, Baris Kocaoglu, Sergej M. Ostojic, Jaime Sampaio Psychological flexibility is a key concept which has emerged in the current scientific literature around well-being and sports performance....
ELPA statement on Crvena Zvezda decision by Euroleague Finance Panel
The EuroLeague Framework Agreement (EFA) provides for a strict overdue payables process to guarantee regular payments of players’ salaries, which is one of ELPA’s priorities. If a club violates overdue payable rules, the judicial bodies of Euroleague may impose...
ISDE x ELPA: A successful path to employment
Training at the highest level in sport: ISDE and ELPA renew their training agreement for professional athletes for another year. Following on from successful previous editions, the Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE) and the Euroleague Players'...
Successful webinar focused on recovery
Many players attended our “Key recovery strategies” webinar focused on recovery. The goal of the online webinar was to give advices and tips to players on good sleeping. Between practices, games and travel, which can be long, the EuroLeague calendar can be heavy...
Q&A with ELPA Secretary General Alexander Engelhard
Newly appointed ELPA Secretary General Alexander Engelhard took the time to answer questions about his new role, the past and current tasks of ELPA and the future plans of the association. How did you get started as a lawyer and where does the connection with...
EuroLeague Players’ Association names new Secretary General
Long-serving legal advisor Alexander Engelhard assumes position as ELPA Secretary General Alexander Engelhard has been an integral part of ELPA since 2018 serving as outside legal counsel alongside Spanish lawyer Jose Lasa and Slovenian lawyer Luka Milanovic....
Interview with Alec Peters: “United players have the power to make changes”
Alec Peters is currently playing on his 4th EuroLeague team in four seasons. He often jokes that by the time he will finish his career, he will put on the jersey of every EuroLeague club. But with changing teams and environments also comes experience. That is...
Off Court: Tornike Shengelia reached his academic goal while becoming EuroCup champion
Over a year ago, ELPA partnered with ISDE Law & Business School, with the aim to provide its members an opportunity to study and obtain Master’s Degree alongside their basketball careers. Last season, with the help of ELPA, four players were enrolled into the...
PAB Newsletter #17 – Mental health in sports organizations: athletes’ matter
Authors: Mar Rovira, Francesco Cuzzolin, Julio Calleja-González, Igor Jukic, Baris Kocaoglu, Sergej M. Ostojic, Jaime Sampaio Players often carry a heavy burden on their shoulders. In the public eye, they are considered modern warriors and competitors who...