In this interview, Christophe Vassallo speaks about the French biathlon team`s sustained success via structural consistency, unified education, regionalnational collaboration and a trust-based culture. He attributes talent depth to athletes` motivation, regional preparation and balanced gender dynamics through national series. The system includes school-club recruitment, gradual development to U17 performance focus, and aligned training via diagnostics and coach coordination. He values close team unity, supports individual mental health under media pressure and uses science in coaching.
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