SportPerformance Academy · Elisabeth Brandau
SportPerformance Academy · Elisabeth Brandau

Become your own Performance Manager.

I'll show you the system behind 18 titles and the Olympics – so you can steer your biology and your training toward the podium. Stop following. Start leading.

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18×German Champion
OlympicsTokyo 2020, MTB XCO
OnlineLearning platform + 1:1
lifetime access
Why most talents fail at the system

Most athletes are passengers in their own body. They wait for a plan from the federation and hope for feedback from the coach. I break that pattern.

True performance doesn't come from obedience, but from knowledge. If you don't understand your own biology, you'll never unlock its full potential. So: train your cells.

Your path – for every level

Three doors. One goal: self-sufficiency.

Whether you want to dip a toe in or go all the way to the top – you start exactly where you stand.

Step 1 · Free

Basic Workshop

„The Biology of Winning“

The free entry point. Understand the core idea of the self-coach principle – no risk.

  • Free workshop
  • First actionable tips
  • Perfect if you're still deciding
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Step 2 · Masterclass

Become your own coach

Online learning platform

The complete SportPerformance Method as a self-paced course. Lifetime access, ongoing updates.

  • All 4 modules
  • Lifetime access + updates
  • Optional 1:1 support
To the Masterclass
Step 3 · Pro

1:1 Performance Mentoring

Personal, with the team

Your personal performance staff from Elisabeth Brandau's network – by application.

  • Individual support
  • Expert network
  • Free intro call
Discover 1:1
The learning platform

The modules of your training.

Lifetime access. Always up to date. You get lifetime access to all content – broken down into small, understandable modules and continuously expanded.

02

Physiology & Anatomy

Understand how your body actually works – the foundation every adaptation builds on.

03

Metabolic Strategies

Target your energy systems on purpose – understand and use fat and carbohydrate metabolism.

04

Nutrition

Eat so your training actually works – practical for everyday life, no dogma, matched to your goals.

05

Mobility, Strength & Neuroathletics

Mobility, strength and clean motor control – perform more, injury-free.

Who is this for?

For anyone who wants to lead themselves.

Mainly here for health on the bike? →

The hobbyist

Little time, no interest in a years-long coaching relationship – just wants to finally know what actually matters. Even alongside a full-time job.

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The ambitious young athlete

Wants more than the club's standard template and is looking for support on the way up.

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The self-made pro

Wants to optimize and professionalize their own setup to become independent.

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The coach of tomorrow

Wants to raise athletes toward self-responsibility instead of dependency – for more success and less stress.

Founder of SportPerform

18 titles. Olympics. 3 kids. One system.

„I didn't have a federation paving the way for me. I had to build my own system to compete with the best in the world. This system – the SportPerformance Method – I'm now passing on to you.“

Founder of SportPerform – SportPerform
Elisabeth Brandau – SportPerform
I don't grind soldiers. I cut diamonds.Elisabeth Brandau
SportPerform's sister company

Your head is ready. Is your bike?

At BrandauBikes in Schönaich, Elisabeth & Marco work on your bike – walk-in service, shock & fork service and bike fitting. SportPerform makes you fast, the workshop makes your bike fast.

Frequently asked questions

What you want to know about SportPerform & healthier cycling.

Is cycling healthy?

Yes. Cycling strengthens your cardiovascular system and endurance, builds strength and is easy on the joints. But it only becomes truly healthy with the right knowledge: a properly fitted riding position, the right load, and nutrition – otherwise overload and discomfort are common.

Is competitive sport unhealthy?

Competitive sport isn't automatically healthy. The wrong pace, too little recovery and poor nutrition can lead to overtraining, RED-S, joint problems and sleep disorders. With the right control, performance stays healthy.

Can I coach myself – without a trainer?

Yes. That's exactly what SportPerform is about: you learn to understand your own biology and your training and steer it yourself – online at your own pace, with optional 1:1 support.

How do I get faster on the bike?

Not through more training, but through better training: targeted load management, metabolic and strength training, recovery and nutrition. The SportPerformance Method shows you the system behind it.

What is a bike fitting and do I need one?

A bike fitting adjusts your bike precisely to your body. It prevents pain (e.g. numb hands and feet) and makes you more efficient – worthwhile for anyone riding regularly or dealing with discomfort.

How do I avoid overtraining and RED-S?

Through balanced load, sufficient energy intake and recovery – supported by diagnostics like HRV and blood values. That way you spot overload before it becomes a problem.

How should I eat as a cyclist?

In a way that fits daily life and your training load: enough energy, the right carbohydrates and proteins, good recovery. Nutrition is its own module in the Method.

Who is SportPerform for?

For anyone who wants to lead themselves: recreational riders, ambitious athletes, young talents and coaches – from beginner to world class.

What does the SportPerform Masterclass cost?

There's a free entry point (basic workshop), the Masterclass as an online learning platform with lifetime access, and optional 1:1 mentoring. We discuss exact pricing in your free intro call.

Is the 1:1 mentoring online or in person?

Both. You're supported online and – depending on your goal – in person, including WhatsApp support and a network of physiotherapy, medicine and mental training.

Who is Elisabeth Brandau?

Elisabeth Brandau is 18-time German Mountain Bike Champion, Olympic competitor (Tokyo 2020), licensed naturopath and entrepreneur. In SportPerform she passes on the system behind world-class performance.

How fast will I see progress?

It depends on your starting point and effort. Many people feel more energy, less discomfort and clearer structure after just a few weeks – sustainable, not short-term.

What is cycle-based training and why does it matter for female athletes?

Cycle-based training adapts load, recovery and nutrition to the hormonal phases of the female cycle instead of following a rigid weekly plan. Important: pain during the cycle is not something women should simply accept – it's a symptom and a signal from the body that should be taken seriously and investigated, not trained away. More on this →

Is SportPerform suitable for mountain bike training too?

Yes, especially so. Elisabeth Brandau is 18-time German Champion and Olympic competitor in MTB XCO – the SportPerformance Method is built directly on her experience from the mountain bike World Cup and transfers just as well to road cycling, cyclocross and other endurance sports.

Ready for the promotion?

Become the head coach of your own life.

Apply for an intro call with Elisabeth Brandau and the team – including a free support call with first tips.