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Aaron Coutts is a Professor at the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. He is a world-class researcher in Sports Science. He is a member of the International Advisory Board of the Nike© Research Laboratory and an associate editor of several journals including the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance and Science and Medicine in Football.

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His professional and research activity is particularly focused on training load control, altitude/heat training and the physiological demands of competition in both soccer and Australian soccer. He has developed the scientific knowledge that is currently applied (worldwide) in training load control in soccer. His professional activity as a consultant or performance manager includes several professional soccer, Australian soccer and rugby teams. He was also head of the Sports Science Department at Carlton Football Club (Australia).

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Strength & Conditioning Coach in Real Madrid Castilla CF.

Professional Background

He specializes in the recovery and optimization of elite athletes' physical performance, with extensive international experience in health and sports performance.

• Additionally, he has held the following positions:
  • Head of the Health and Performance Department at Real Sociedad SAD (2018–2022).
  • Physiotherapist with experience at Real Madrid CF and Aspire Academy (2009–2016).
  • Rehabilitation coach for Qatar's U-20 and U-23 national teams (2014–2015).

• Co-founder of Corpholistic, where he focuses on online education and training.

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Alfredo Santalla is a professor of Exercise Physiology at the Universidad Pablo de Olavide in Spain and Academic Director of the Master’s Program in Strength and Conditioning in Football at FSI Training. In these roles, he leads the education of new specialists in physical performance and sports science, leveraging his extensive experience in elite football.

Professional Career

With a distinguished career in sports physiology, Alfredo Santalla has served as an external consultant in physiology, workload monitoring, and nutrition for the first team of Real Betis Balompié S.A.D. His research focuses on performance evaluation, workload management, and physiological adaptations in football, complemented by his consultancy work with professional players. Specializing in laboratory player analysis, biological monitoring, and the design of nutritional and ergogenic plans, Santalla has significantly contributed to optimizing physical performance in football through a scientific and applied approach.

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Andreas Beck is the Head of Physical Performance, Prevention, and Rehabilitation at Eintracht Frankfurt, where he leads fitness conditioning and rehabilitation programs, as well as injury prevention strategies to optimize player performance.

Professional Career

With a strong career in physical performance within football, Andreas Beck began as a fitness coach at FC Nürnberg, where he worked for five years. He later joined Borussia Dortmund as a high-performance trainer and fitness coach, a role he held for eight years, excelling in designing high-level training programs for elite players. His expertise spans physical development, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, with his holistic approach to conditioning playing a key role in enhancing team performance.

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Antonio Escribano is the head of the Nutrition Department for the Spanish National Football Team, where he oversees nutritional planning for players and designs diets aimed at maximizing athletic performance.

Professional Career

A physician specializing in endocrinology and sports nutrition, Antonio Escribano brings extensive expertise in nutrition applied to professional football. He has worked with top-tier clubs such as Atlético de Madrid, Athletic Bilbao, Sevilla FC, and Tottenham Hotspur, excelling in creating specialized diets and assessing players' body composition. Additionally, his certification as a chef allows him to integrate gastronomy into sports nutrition, crafting menus that optimize athletes' health and performance. His focus on nutrition, body composition, and tailored dietary design has established him as a leading figure in elite football nutrition.

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Sports Director of the Football Science Institute and personal advisor to elite football players.

Professional Background

He has served as a university professor in Sports Training and High Performance in Football.

• Bernardo is also the co-author of scientific articles in the field of physical conditioning for elite football players.
• Additionally, he has held the following positions:
  • Fitness coach for Sevilla FC's first team (2004 and 2005 seasons).
  • Fitness coach for Athletic Club's first team (2008-2010).
  • Head of physical preparation at Real Madrid (2014-2017).
• During these years, Bernardo achieved numerous sporting successes with different teams, including:
  UEFA Europa League 2004/05 (Sevilla FC).
  Copa del Rey runner-up (Athletic Club 2008/09).
  Two UEFA Champions League titles (Real Madrid 2015/16 and 2016/17).

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Chris Barnes is a sports scientist working with UEFA and a performance consultant for Brøndby IF. He is also the director of CB Sports Performance Ltd, where he provides consulting services in sports performance to professional organizations and technology companies focused on elite sports.

Professional Career

With over a decade of experience in sports science, Chris has held key roles in optimizing elite athlete performance. His career includes positions as a performance consultant for clubs such as Nottingham Forest and Queens Park Rangers, and a long tenure as a sports scientist at West Bromwich Albion. Through CB Sports Performance Ltd, he advises across various sports and collaborates with technology companies to implement innovative solutions in performance and recovery. His work emphasizes the integration of advanced technology and scientific methods to enhance athletic performance and recovery, establishing him as an influential figure in the field of sports performance science.

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Chris Carling is a sports scientist and researcher specializing in performance analysis and optimization at the highest levels of competitive football. As Head of Elite Performance at the French Football Federation, he leads initiatives to enhance player performance through advanced data-driven methodologies.

Professional Career

With extensive experience in professional football performance analysis, Chris has worked with top-tier teams, including Lille OSC, where he played a key role in evaluating player performance and designing personalized training programs. He holds a Ph.D. in movement analysis in professional football competitions, enabling him to integrate cutting-edge scientific knowledge into the monitoring and improvement of athletic performance. His contributions to research and sports science position him as a leading figure in elite football performance, driving innovation and evidence-based practices in the sport.

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Cristina Fink is a sports psychologist with expertise in psychological assessment and managing the environment of football players. She currently serves as the Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation at Bryn Mawr College, where she leads programs focused on the holistic development of student-athletes.

Professional Career

As a member of the International Network of Football Psychologists (INFP), Cristina has collaborated with psychologists from top-tier football clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea, and Real Sociedad. Her extensive experience includes serving as Director of the Sports Psychology Department for the Philadelphia Union (USA) and working with national teams in football, athletics, pentathlon, swimming, and taekwondo across three Olympic Games (2000, 2004, and 2008).
A former Olympian herself, Cristina competed in the 1988 Seoul and 1992 Barcelona Games, giving her unique insight into the psychological demands of elite sport. Her career bridges elite sports competition with academic commitment, fostering psychological resilience and performance optimization in athletes.

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Cristoforo Filetti is a fitness coach at Paris Saint-Germain, a position he has held since June 2020. He specializes in training load monitoring through GPS and video analysis and has contributed to several international scientific publications. His work blends sports science with elite football performance.

Professional Career

Cristoforo began his career as a fitness coach at Lodigiani in 2008. From 2011 to 2013, he worked with A.S. Roma, refining his expertise in physical training. He then joined Aspire Academy in Qatar, where he served as a performance analyst for four years. In 2017, he became the fitness coach for US Salernitana 1919 in Italy, leading rehabilitation programs and optimizing players' physical performance for three seasons.
Since 2020, Cristoforo has been a vital part of the Paris Saint-Germain coaching staff, contributing to the team’s sporting success. He holds a PhD in Advanced Technology in Sports Science from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, where his thesis focused on football performance analysis, covering both physical and sport-specific metrics. He also earned a degree in Sports Science from the same institution.

Expertise Areas

Sports Science, Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning, Sport Physiology, Human Physiology, Athletic Performance, Exercise Testing, Resistance Training.

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David Behm is a professor and researcher at the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation at Memorial University of Newfoundland. His work focuses on exercise physiology, neuromuscular responses, and training adaptations. With over 550 publications in scientific and professional journals, he is recognized as a leading expert in his field.

Professional Career

David holds bachelor’s degrees in Physical Education and Education from the University of Ottawa. Before pursuing academia, he was drafted into the Canadian Football League by the Ottawa RoughRiders and served as a hockey and football coach at Bishop's University. He also managed a fitness club in Dartmouth, NS. He earned his master’s degree at McMaster University under Dr. Digby Sale and completed a PhD in Rehabilitation Science at McGill University with Dr. Diane St-Pierre while teaching physical education at Dawson College.
David joined Memorial University in 1995, becoming a full professor in 2004 and earning the title of University Research Professor in 2015. He has presented his research across North America, South America, Europe, and Australia. His work has significantly influenced international training techniques for athletes and has been featured in media outlets like Discovery Channel and Quirks and Quarks.

Expertise Areas

Sports Biomechanics, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Science, Rehabilitation, Exercise Performance, Sports Injuries, Muscle Function.

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David Casamichana is the fitness coach for the first team at Real Sociedad. He is also a lecturer at the Universidad Europea del Atlántico and Universidad Pablo de Olavide. Additionally, he collaborates in the Master's program in Physical Preparation and Injury Rehabilitation in Football by La Liga (LFP). David seamlessly integrates hands-on experience with a robust academic and research background.

Professional Career

David holds a PhD in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and a Master's in Research in Physical Activity and Sports from the University of Málaga. He has delivered over 100 presentations at national and international conferences and authored numerous scientific articles on football training.
In the sports field, David has worked as a fitness coach for Real Racing Club de Santander and Gimnástica de Torrelavega. He also served as an external advisor for FC Barcelona and has prepared professional athletes individually. His methodology combines physical training and injury rehabilitation, grounded in scientific principles. Academically, David contributes to specialized training programs for fitness preparation and rehabilitation, making him a leading figure in applied football training.

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David Joyce is the founder and CEO of Synapsing, a consultancy specializing in sports strategy and performance. Based in Sydney, Australia, he collaborates with elite sports organizations worldwide. David leverages his expertise in sports medicine and training sciences to enhance the performance of athletes and teams.

Professional Career

David served as Head of Athletic Performance for the Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). His career spans professional rugby in the UK and Australia, both at club and national levels, as well as high-profile roles in football with Blackburn Rovers and Galatasaray. He participated in two Olympic cycles, working with Team GB during the Beijing 2008 Olympics and with Team China at London 2012, contributing as both a physiotherapist and performance coach. Throughout his career, David has supported numerous world champions and Olympic medalists.
He is the author of two internationally acclaimed books, High Performance Training For Sports and Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation, which have been translated into multiple languages. David is recognized as a leader in sports medicine and high-performance training, combining scientific knowledge with practical application to achieve elite results.

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Diego Munguía Izquierdo is a Full Professor of Physical Education and Sports at Universidad Pablo de Olavide. He holds a PhD in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences from the University of Zaragoza. His work focuses on body composition assessment in football, performance in team sports, and the relationship between physical activity and public health.

Professional Career

Diego has published over 75 scientific articles in journals indexed in the Journal Citation Reports and contributed to more than 130 publications on ResearchGate. His research includes topics such as physical activity in children and adolescents and its impact on health and physical performance. He is a member of the CTS-948 research group at Universidad Pablo de Olavide. His approach highlights the connection between physical activity and symptom improvement in chronic diseases. Diego strongly advocates for exercise as medicine, emphasizing its importance for populations that have yet to benefit from its positive effects. He is committed to promoting active lifestyles and aims to help more people incorporate exercise into their daily lives to improve their health and quality of life.

Expertise Areas

Exercise, Exercise Physiology, Physical Activity, Sports Medicine, Sports Science, Epidemiology and Public Health, Exercise Intervention, Rheumatology.

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Fabio Nakamura is a Professor at Universidade da Maia and a leading researcher in sports performance, with a focus on football. He is also an Associate Editor for renowned journals such as Science and Medicine in Football and Journal of Sports Science and Medicine.

Professional Career

With over a decade of experience in football performance research, Fabio has published more than 70 articles on topics such as movement analysis and recovery methods. He has collaborated with professional teams, including Sporting Clube de Braga, and national teams such as Brazil. Fabio's work centers on optimizing performance and preventing injuries, using advanced techniques like heart rate variability to monitor player recovery and adaptation. His contributions make him a key figure in the application of science to football.

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Fernando Hernández Abad holds a Doctorate in Health Sciences and is a professor at the European University of the Canary Islands. He also works as a physical rehabilitator in the Athlete Care Unit at the San Juan de Dios Hospital in Tenerife. With over 25 years of experience, he combines academic work with the training and recovery of high-performance athletes.

Professional Career

Fernando Hernández Abad holds a Doctorate in Health Sciences and is a professor at the European University of the Canary Islands. He also works as a physical rehabilitator in the Athlete Care Unit at the San Juan de Dios Hospital in Tenerife. With over 25 years of experience, he combines academic work with the training and recovery of high-performance athletes.
Since 1999, Fernando has served as a physical trainer for numerous elite athletes. His expertise includes the use of vectorial functional training devices for sports performance. He is also an external consultant for federations and professional teams across Europe. Since 2013, he has been a part of the Athlete Care Unit at San Juan de Dios Hospital. In 2016, he joined the European University of the Canary Islands as a professor in the Health Sciences Department, teaching in master's programs related to sports rehabilitation and performance. Fernando actively contributes to the training of coaches and specialists in high-performance sports, sharing his experience and knowledge in both academic and professional contexts.

Expertise Areas

Physical training, Sports rehabilitation, Vectorial functional training, Health sciences, Sports performance, Consultancy for federations and teams.

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Javi Núñez is a football professor at the Faculty of Sports at Universidad Pablo de Olavide in Seville, Spain. His research focuses on the demands of competition in football and other team sports, alongside his role as an editor at PlosOne.

Professional Career

Javi has worked in strength and conditioning departments at professional football clubs such as Valencia CF, Villarreal CF, Real Betis, Real Zaragoza, and Racing de Santander. His practical experience includes designing and implementing strength training programs for high-performance athletes. He has also been the CEO of sports training companies like VF Sport and Nuon Sport, showcasing his ability to combine technical knowledge with management skills in the sports industry.

Expertise Areas

Strength training, Physical conditioning, Sports science, Sports management, Research in team sports.

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Franco M. Impellizzeri is a professor at the University of Technology Sydney, Australia. He is internationally recognized for his research in sports science, orthopedics, and clinical research methodologies. He serves as co-editor-in-chief of Science and Medicine in Football and is a member of the editorial boards of journals such as the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport and the Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery.

Professional Career

Franco has published over 150 articles in peer-reviewed journals, achieving significant academic impact with h-indices of 47 (Thomson Reuters), 50 (Scopus), and 66 (Google Scholar). He was the Head of Research at the MAPEI Sport Research Center in Italy, where he coordinated scientific and training activities for nearly a decade. He also led the Clinical Outcome Research Group at the Schulthess Klinik in Switzerland, focusing on orthopedics and lower-limb biomechanics. Between 2010 and 2011, he served as Head of Research at CeRiSM at the University of Verona, Italy. Franco has also acted as a scientific consultant for prestigious institutions such as the FIFA Medical and Assessment Research Center and the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). His expertise bridges sports science with clinical research applied to health and athletic performance.

Expertise Areas

Sports science, Research methodologies, Clinical outcome studies, Orthopedics, Physical performance, Scientific consultancy.

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Gari Fullaondo is a UEFA Pro coach and Sporting Director-CEO of Kimet Sport, a company specialising in sports methodological consultancy. He is also the CEO of "Kimet Planning", a football methodology development tool used by coaches and clubs around the world. Fullaondo is also a methodological advisor to the Spanish League (LaLiga) and the Coaches Committee of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). He is dedicated to providing training courses in football methodology to coaches and physical trainers of the main international professional leagues.

Professional Career

Fullaondo was Director of Methodology at Athletic Club Bilbao, where he worked between 2007 and 2010, contributing to the development and improvement of the club's training processes. Throughout his career, he has worked with various clubs and federations around the world, applying his experience in the creation of high-level training programs that impact team performance. His focus on methodological innovation and the continuous training of coaches has allowed him to establish himself as a key figure in the evolution of football at a global level.

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Hani Al Haddad is the Head of Performance at Al-Qadsiah Saudi Club, where he has worked since 2024. He is also a sports scientist and physiologist specializing in training load monitoring and applied analysis in professional football. His approach combines applied science, statistics, and physical development for elite teams.

Professional Career

Hani has over a decade of experience in professional football. He worked as a football physiologist for the Qatar Football Association from 2012 to 2023, collaborating directly with Aspire Academy and Qatar's national team. During this time, he contributed to the physical development of players in high-performance contexts.
Before his current role, he also served as a senior national team physiologist for Qatar in 2012. His work focused on training load monitoring and the use of statistical databases to optimize performance. Since 2023, he has been a sports scientist at Al-Qadsiah Saudi Club. Hani is recognized for his ability to integrate sports science with practical methodologies, ensuring teams achieve optimal physical and strategic performance levels.

Expertise Areas

Sports science, Football physiology, Training load monitoring, Strength and conditioning, Sports statistics.

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Igor Jukić is a strength and conditioning coach for the Croatian national U21 team and a university lecturer at the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Zagreb. He is recognised as an international specialist in high performance sports and physical conditioning.

Professional Career

With over 20 years of experience, Igor Jukić has been a pioneer in fitness in Europe, founding the Croatian Association of Fitness Coaches in 2003 and the European Fitness Association in 2006. He has worked with elite teams, including the Croatian national football team during the 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016 qualifiers. In addition, he founded Biotrening Ltd. in 2011, focusing on high performance sports and health. His work has been published in over 200 articles related to sports science.

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Irineu Loturco is the Director of Sport Science and Research Leader at the Núcleo de Alto Rendimiento de São Paulo (NAR-SP). He is also the scientific coordinator of postgraduate courses in high-performance training methodology and sports medicine at the Federal University of São Paulo. His work focuses on the development and optimization of performance in elite athletes.

Professional Career

Irineu has an outstanding scientific career, with over 110 articles indexed in JCR and more than 8,600 citations. His research focuses on the application of strength training in football players, including collaborations with top-level teams in Brazil and the Brazilian national team. In addition to his research, he advises high-performance athletes in Brazil, integrating sports science with practical strategies to maximize physical and technical performance. His multidisciplinary approach combines exercise physiology, biomechanics, and strength training.

Expertise Areas

Sports science, Physical performance, Exercise physiology, Strength training, Sports biomechanics, Exercise testing, Athletic performance, Muscle physiology.

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Jack Nayler is Head of Sports Science for the first team at Everton FC. With extensive experience in elite teams, he specialises in optimising player performance, both physically and scientifically.

Professional Career

Throughout his career, Jack Nayler has worked with leading international clubs such as RB Leipzig, Celtic FC, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea FC, serving as a sports science and conditioning coach. His focus is on improving player performance through the integration of science and technology into training. He currently leads the sports science department at Everton, applying his experience in the physical preparation of top-level players.

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Javier Mallo is a renowned Spanish Strength and Conditioning coach, with a distinguished career with some of the world's top teams, including Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Manchester City. After years of working at the elite level, Mallo is now dedicated to consulting and training in soccer, helping teams and coaches optimize players' physical performance.

Professional Career

Throughout his career, Mallo has worked as a fitness and sports performance specialist for renowned clubs, contributing to the success of their teams at national and international level. His focus is on improving physical condition, injury prevention and physical preparation of players. Now, as a soccer consultant, he continues to apply his vast experience to improve the performance and development of soccer players.

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Jean-Benoît (JB) Morin is a full professor and head of the Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education at Université Jean Monnet in Saint-Étienne, France. He is also an associate researcher at Auckland University of Technology and a visiting professor at Loughborough University. His work focuses on human movement biomechanics and sports performance.

Professional Career

JB Morin has extensive academic and research experience. Since 2020, he has been a full professor at Université Jean Monnet, and previously held the same position at Université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis for six years. He has published over 350 scientific articles, with more than 13,700 citations, establishing himself as a global authority in sports biomechanics and exercise physiology. His international collaborations include roles as an associate researcher at Auckland University of Technology since 2015 and a visiting professor at Loughborough University since 2020.
Additionally, he serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Sports Sciences and is an associate editor specializing in sports performance. JB also collaborates with the Football Science Institute as a professor in its educational programs.

Expertise Areas

Biomechanics, Sports science, Exercise physiology, Injury prevention, Physical performance, Sports rehabilitation, Muscle function.

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Jesús Olmo is the CEO and co-founder of FSI Training and director of Clínica Doctor Olmo. He is also a consultant at Isokinetic Medical Group, specializing in the rehabilitation and prevention of orthopedic and sports injuries. Since 2021, he has served as the Medical Director of Isokinetic, combining his expertise in sports medicine with a focus on athlete performance.

Professional Career

With a distinguished career in sports medicine, Jesús Olmo was the Head of Medical Services at Real Madrid from 2013 to 2017, during which his team won three UEFA Champions League titles and several other championships. Previously, he led the medical services of the Spanish Rugby Federation and held key roles at Hospital Universitario Quirón Madrid and Clínica Fisiomadrid. He holds a Ph.D. in Medicine and Surgery and a Master’s in High-Performance Sports. His expertise spans physical rehabilitation, sports performance, and orthopedic medicine, having worked with elite athletes in football and rugby.

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Luis Suárez Arrones has been the Head of Performance at FC Lugano since June 2022 and a professor at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, where he teaches Theory and Practice of Sports Training and Functional Assessment. He is also part of the teaching team at the Football Science Institute, contributing to academic development in sports science since December 2017.

Professional Career

With over 20 years of experience, Luis Suárez has held high-level roles such as Head Fitness Coach at FC Basel (2019-2022) and Strength and Conditioning Coach for teams including Tianjin Quanjian, ACF Fiorentina, and the Qatar Football Association. He has worked as a senior researcher at the Qatar National Research Fund and was responsible for Functional Assessment and Injury Rehabilitation at Vfsport. Previously, he served as Deputy Director of IES Nervión, where he also worked as a physical education teacher.

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Luka Milanovic has been a member of UEFA's Fitness Advisory Group since September 2024. He is also an associate professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Zagreb, where he has been teaching for over 20 years. Since 2019, he has served as a professor at FSI Training. Additionally, he is the co-owner and head of development and education at Biotrening, a lifestyle medicine center in Zagreb. He has been the fitness coach for the Croatian national football team since 2018, contributing to their campaigns in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and the 2023 UEFA Nations League.

Professional Career

Luka has extensive experience in strength and conditioning training. He served as an assistant fitness coach for the Croatian Football Federation between 2014 and 2015 and as the head of fitness at FC Rostov in Russia in 2015. Previously, he worked with the Croatian Basketball Federation, participating in the 2008 Olympic Games and multiple World and European Championships. He was also the coach for MMA fighter Mirko Filipovic's team and the head of fitness at FC Zagreb from 2007 to 2009.

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Mark Russell is a professor at Leeds Trinity University, specializing in performance nutrition and exercise physiology applied to team sport athletes. An active researcher, he has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, presented at international conferences, and led numerous industry-funded research projects. Currently, he leads the "Enhancing Human Performance" research theme at the university, with a particular interest in strategies to improve performance in team sports.

Professional Career

Mark supervises several doctoral candidates at Leeds Trinity University. Their projects focus on profiling the performance and physiological responses of football goalkeepers and substitutes in team sports. He also researches strategies to enhance in-game performance, optimize halftime strategies, and facilitate recovery in Rugby League players. He has worked with various professional rugby and football teams and has advised English Premier League clubs and national and international rugby teams.
From 2010 to 2017, Mark served as the National Lead for Applied Exercise Physiology with UK Deaf Sport, coordinating sports science support services for DeaflympicsGB at the 2013 Summer Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria. He also served as Interim Co-Lead for Research and Knowledge Exchange at the university, overseeing submissions for the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) and the Research Excellence Framework (REF). Currently, he leads the Assessment Unit for the institution's submissions to REF2021 and REF2029. Additionally, Mark chaired the University's Research Ethics and Integrity Subcommittee from June 2020 to September 2023 and remains an active member of several strategic committees focused on research governance and integrity.

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Martin Buchheit is an assistant professor (TT) in Sports Science at the Football Science Institute since January 2020. He teaches in the Master's programs in High Performance and Sports Science. Additionally, he is a researcher in the field of sports performance and a renowned international speaker. His work focuses on optimizing athletic performance and promoting sustainable development in sports organizations.

Professional Career

Martin began his career in exercise physiology, serving as a postdoctoral researcher in performance studies across several elite sports organizations, including roles at PSG, Olympique Lyon, and Lille OSC. He has also worked as a consultant for City Football Group and collaborated with Aspire Academy and Aspetar. With more than 250 scientific articles published and two best-selling books, his focus has always been on bridging the gap between theory and practice, advocating for the use of science to enhance performance in sports.

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Nacho Torreño Jarabo is the Director of Performance at Chicago Fire. He has previously worked as a fitness coach and assistant manager with extensive international experience in elite football teams. He holds a PhD in Sports Science and specializes in training load monitoring and competition management using GPS systems.

Professional Career

Nacho has served as Assistant Manager and Head Fitness Coach at clubs such as ACF Fiorentina (2015-2017) and FC Basel 1893 (2014-2015), where he won the Swiss League and reached the Round of 16 in the Champions League. He also held similar roles at Maccabi Tel Aviv (2013-2014), winning the Israeli League and reaching the Round of 32 in the Europa League.

In 2013, he was the fitness coach for Israel's national football team and previously worked at Videoton FC (Hungary) and RCD Espanyol, where he combined physical training with sports injury rehabilitation. His expertise positions him as a specialist in physical preparation for high-performance football.

Expertise Areas

Fitness training, Training load management, Sports injury rehabilitation, GPS analysis in football, Tactical and technical strategy in elite teams.

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Professor Rob Duffield is part of the Sport and Exercise Discipline Group within the Faculty of Health at UTS. His research focuses on fatigue, recovery, and performance in sport, as well as exercise for improving health and fitness. Since August 2017, he has served as Director of HDR Students, and since July 2020, as Director of Honours Students within the faculty.

Professional Background

Rob has conducted extensive research across various aspects of sports science, focusing on fatigue and recovery, exercising in heat conditions, and the effects of sleep and travel on recovery. He collaborates with industry partners in high-performance sports such as football, tennis, and cricket. His work also includes exploring the role of exercise in reducing risk factors associated with chronic diseases, targeting sedentary populations such as Indigenous Australians and smokers.

Academic Background

Rob has held several administrative roles at UTS, including Associate Dean of Research, where he has contributed to advancing health-related research initiatives. His academic expertise allows him to influence the education of future professionals and the development of high-impact research programs.

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Robert Heyworth is a Senior Product Manager at Catapult, where he has held various roles for over eight years. His focus is on simplifying complex processes and products to enhance customer experiences. Additionally, he serves as an Associate Professor at FSI Training, contributing to the development of professionals in sports performance.

Professional Background

With over a decade of experience in elite sports and sports technology solutions, Robert has led teams at Perform Better UK as Head of Sports Science and worked as a sports scientist for several organizations. During his time at Blackburn Rovers Football Club, he was responsible for managing all performance data for the first team and academy, creating a unique database to share insights across sports science, medical, and coaching departments.

Academic Background

Robert holds a master’s degree in Sports Physiology from Liverpool John Moores University and a postgraduate certificate in Statistics from the University of Sheffield. His strong academic background enables him to provide high-level analytical support in the sports domain.

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Stephen D. Patterson is a Professor of Exercise Physiology at St Mary’s University. He also leads the Centre for Applied Performance Sciences and oversees the Professional Doctorate in Strength and Conditioning.

Professional Background

His research focuses on exercise adaptation and response in both elite and aging populations, with a particular interest in the use of blood flow restriction and ischemic preconditioning before and during exercise. He has published more than 70 peer-reviewed articles and has extensive expertise in exercise physiology, sports performance, and exercise biology.

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Thomas Dos'Santos is a Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning and Sports Biomechanics at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). He is also a Performance Coach for Disability Football and co-founder of Science of Multi-Directional Speed.

Professional Background

Throughout his career, Tom has worked as a strength and conditioning coach with renowned clubs such as Manchester United FC and Salford City FC. Additionally, he has collaborated with England’s national netball and lacrosse teams. His experience includes consulting on strength and movement profiling for sports technology companies and teams like Sale Sharks Rugby and Aston Villa FC. Tom has published over 95 peer-reviewed articles, specializing in areas such as change of direction biomechanics and injury prevention.

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Prof. Tim Meyer has been the Medical Director and a full professor at the Institute of Sports and Preventive Medicine at Saarland University, Germany, since October 2008. He serves as the Chair of the Medical Committee of the European Football Association (UEFA) and the Medical Committee of the German Football Association (DFB). Additionally, he is a member of the DFB's Anti-Doping Committee and the Medical Committee of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB).

Professional Background

Prof. Meyer is a key expert in UEFA's Return to Play protocol task force. He leads the international doctoral program Science and Health in Football and previously chaired the Institute of Sports Medicine at Paderborn University in 2007. His habilitation thesis at Saarland University focused on applications of gas exchange measurements (2006). His primary research areas include clinical exercise physiology, recovery, and training prescription, with a special focus on football. He has supervised numerous training studies involving elite and recreational athletes and has authored over 100 publications in leading scientific journals.

Professional Background

• Professor at Saarland University since October 2008
• Doctor of Medicine and Master in Sports Science from the Hannover Medical School and the University of Göttingen

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Dr. Víctor Alfaro Santafé is a highly regarded sports podiatrist and the General Manager of Podoactiva. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in foot care for runners and athletes, addressing issues such as chiropody, gait analysis, nail diseases, ingrown toenails, plantar fasciitis, and podiatric surgery.

Professional Background

Throughout his career, Dr. Alfaro has been a professor of biomechanics and podiatry at various universities, including Universidad Manresa-FUB, Universidad de Comillas, and Universidad San Jorge. He has made significant contributions to research and is the co-inventor of multiple national and international patents. He is a member of the Innovative Research Group at the Miguel Servet Hospital in Zaragoza and the Institute of Applied Biomechanics. Dr. Alfaro has received numerous awards, including the Aragonex I+D Award in 2009 and the Aragonese Science and Research Award in 2013.

Professional Background

• General Manager at Podoactiva since September 2006
• CEO and Founder of Huesca Salud S.L. and Podoactiva S.L.
• Head of Podiatry at Real Madrid C.F. since January 2011

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