George

Name

George

Age

Country

Greece

Area

urban

Life course

young adult

Need

support athlete’s performance

Connectivity

smart phone, mobile device, tablet, digital TV

George is a 26-year-old basketball player who is training hard for the national championship. He lives in a city and practices indoors twice a day, five days a week, for almost two hours each session. To stay fit, he eats five balanced meals daily and takes extra protein and vitamins recommended by his trainer. Living alone and far from his family, George has a very busy schedule focused on his training goals. When he’s not training, he spends his time resting and recovering. He sleeps about 7.5 hours each night but often feels tired and stressed.

Internet usage

Mobile device skills

Affinity to new tech

Digital Health Literacy

Assistance (ICT use)

What's important to George

It’s important for George to advance in his basketball career and improve his financial situation. He plays a key position on the team, which brings extra pressure from his coach and teammates. George feels the need to meet their high expectations to succeed.

Health concerns

George is worried about not getting enough rest, which adds stress and tension to his daily life. Some days, he feels so tired that it’s hard to focus and perform as well as his coach expects. He’s also afraid of getting injured, as he wants to play his best to advance in his career.

Daily living

George’s day starts at 7 a.m. with breakfast. He heads to team training, where he spends about an hour and a half doing weightlifting and running drills with his teammates. Afterward, he has a post-workout snack and takes some time to rest and do a few household chores. In the evening, he eats lunch to refuel before continuing his routine.
In the afternoon, George joins his team for a second training session focused on practicing techniques and systems together. Often, he stays a bit longer on the court to work on his skills individually. Once he’s home, he has dinner, feeling exhausted from the day. Though he goes to bed early, he sometimes wakes up in the middle of the night, struggling with tiredness and stress.

Health tests

– ECG (cardiogram)
-blood tests (nutritional and metabolic panel) (vitamins, minerals, hormone balance, indexes related to muscle and skeletal health) (almost monthly)
-Hydration and Electrolyte Testing (weekly/ bi-weekly)
-VO₂ Max Testing (close to championship)
-Body Composition Analysis (bi-weekly)
-Strength and Power Testing (bi-weekly)
-Lactate Threshold Test (beginning of high-intensity training for championship)
-Flexibility and Mobility Assessment (monthly)
-Injury Screening and Biomechanical Analysis (pre-season & follow-ups)
-Mental Health and Stress Assessment (monthly)

Events, issues & personal concerns

George is focused on his career growth and the chance to move up in his field, as well as improving his financial stability. He’s also worried about the health of his father, which adds extra stress to his life. Balancing these pressures with his training and personal goals is challenging for him right now.

Treatment: medications, therapies, etc.

George attends physiotherapy sessions twice a week—once after match day and once during his training week—to aid in recovery and prevent injuries. He also takes protein supplements and vitamins as part of his routine to support his health and improve his physical performance.

Own resources & assets / support

**Support System**

George’s main support system is his family, with whom he speaks frequently each week, finding a lot of encouragement in their support. He shares a particularly close bond with his father, though his father’s poor health causes George significant stress and worry. He also has a solid relationship with his teammates, and a few of them have become close friends. His trainer believes in his potential and often pushes him to his limits, which, while motivating, adds to his physical and mental workload.

Care professional concerns

**Trainer and Medical Support**

George’s trainer believes he has the potential to reach new heights in his career. However, he notices that George often appears stressed, unfocused, and tired during training sessions. To help him improve, the trainer offers additional guidance on his technique. Although he is unaware of George’s personal concerns, he has advised him to see a sports psychologist since this period is critical for winning the national championship. Meanwhile, the team doctor reviews George’s medical tests and observes that he is not getting enough rest, which could impact his performance.

Needs

George needs to ensure he is well-rested and receives all the necessary nutrients to perform at his best. To manage the stress related to his father’s health and his career, he requires emotional support from his family and friends, as well as the instrustions of a professional sports psychologist. Additionally, he seeks guidance from the team doctor for clear instructions on how to handle the physical demands placed on his muscles and skeleton. George also will benefit from using digital devices to track and monitor his performance. Finally, having access to high-quality equipment is essential for him to train effectively and reduce the risk of injury.

Developed by

Stella Tsormpatzoudi