Eduardo Oderigo

Eduardo “Coco” Oderigo is an Argentine lawyer, sports psychologist, and speaker, known for his inspiring work in the social sphere and his application of rugby values to high performance. His best-known achievement is the creation of the Espartanos Foundation, a project that uses sports as a tool for social reintegration.

His professional life took two distinct paths: on the one hand, he spent fifteen years working in various criminal courts within the National Judicial Branch, where he practiced as a criminal defense attorney. On the other hand, he maintained his passion for rugby, a sport he had played since childhood. This duality allowed him to understand both the fragility of the criminal justice system and the transformative power of sports and camaraderie.

The turning point in his career came in 2009, when he had the vision to give people incarcerated a second chance through rugby, founding the team Los Espartanos. This initiative became the Espartanos Foundation, a social initiative that has succeeded in drastically reducing the recidivism rate among participants, demonstrating that sports and values can be a key to redemption and integration.

Oderigo has successfully applied his valuable experience in team management and resilience to the corporate world. He is a highly sought-after motivational speaker and consultant who uses anecdotes and concepts from sports and prison work to illustrate how applied psychology and team values can optimize performance and productivity in any organization. His legacy is a powerful testament to the human capacity for change and the importance of second chances.