Lisandro Ruiz Morenoone of the most prominent names in Argentine basketball, returns to Club Talleres in 2026, after a successful career both nationally and internationally. The player began his career at an early age in this same club, and now returns with a renewed project that not only includes his return as a player, but also a focus on mental health and the comprehensive training of young athletes.
“It is very nice news, because one has a childlike feeling with the Talleres Club. It is the club where I took my first steps in basketball, in fact I did all the pre-mini and mini“Lisandro stated in a recent interview. In addition, he highlighted the personal and family bond with the club, remembering that his father was president on two occasions and that he still maintains a great relationship with the friends he made there. This return is not only a return to the playing field, but also a way to give back to the club what it gave him in his childhood.
A trip full of international and academic experiencesmicas
Lisandro Ruiz Moreno also spoke about his international career, especially his experience in the United States. At age 18, he received a scholarship from an American university, where he played basketball for two years. During that time, he also studied sports kinesology, but was unable to finish his degree. “I spent two years in the United States, and there I was bitten by the bug of studying and playing basketball. When I returned to Argentina, I decided to continue my professional career, but I also wanted to set foot in my studies,” Lisandro explained.
After his return, Lisandro not only continued his career as a professional player, but also began studying psychology in Paraná, where he combined basketball with his academic training. “I always wanted to study and play, even though sometimes I didn’t have much time. When I went to play at Trelew, the faculty took a backseat, but I always kept it in mind“, he commented. Now, Lisandro is about to finish his thesis and conclude his degree in psychology, which marks a new milestone in his academic path.
A comprehensive approach for young people: mental health and sport
The return of Lisandro Ruiz Moreno to Club Talleres is not limited only to his return as a player. The athlete intends to contribute to the comprehensive development of young people on and off the field. In this sense, he highlighted the importance of mental health in athletes. “What I would have liked, when I was a teenager, was to have a place where frustration or bad times could be housed,” said Lisandro, referring to the pressures and emotions that young people face in sports. For him, basketball is a key tool to promote and prevent mental health problems.
Lisandro also highlighted how social media can aggravate young people’s emotional problems, creating unrealistic expectations about success. “Today, kids have a lot of pressure to show a perfect image, with no room for frustration or failure. It is important that they learn to manage these emotions and have a space where they can talk about them.“He said. That is why his return to the club includes the creation of an area aimed at providing mental health support and comprehensive training for the club’s young people.
The growth of Club Talleres and Lisandro’s motivation
Lisandro was also enthusiastic about the moment of growth that Club Talleres is experiencing. The club has begun to make significant investments in its infrastructure, such as renovating the stadium’s parquet, and is making progress in forming competitive teams. Lisandro expressed that his return to the club has a lot to do with this transformation process. “Talleres is progressively putting together its project. I have a good relationship with Fabricio Wernli, one of the club’s main leaders, and I think it is a very coherent project,” he stated.
The player also highlighted the club’s sporting achievements in recent times, such as participation in the Prefederal last season, where they reached the semifinals of the local tournament. “The club is looking to grow not only structurally, but also sportingly, and that gives me the strength to return and add my grain of sand,” Lisandro added. With his return, Talleres not only gains an experienced player, but also a leader who is committed to the training and well-being of future generations of athletes.
