FSI Master’s in Football Physiotherapy for Football Teams
Specialize in Football Physiotherapy and Build Your Career in a Professional Club
Forget basic courses, this is the most comprehensive Master’s in Football Physiotherapy.
To train as a physiotherapist in the professional soccer environment, you need a specific set of knowledge and skills that elite clubs value. This Master’s Degree in Sports Physiotherapy for Football Teams comes from a close collaboration with them and has a perfect combination of theoretical, academic and practical content, including access to real experiences in high level clubs, with content that is always up to date.
Discover with Bruno Mazziotti, director of the master’s degree and world-renowned physiotherapist with experience in clubs such as Corinthians, Cruzeiro, Arsenal, PSG and Real Valladolid, why this is the master’s degree that prepares you to excel.
Based on two fundamental pillars, our Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy for Professional Football equips you with the indispensable tools to succeed in an exclusive and demanding sector.
1. Specialized training
This Master’s Degree equips you with the essential knowledge to become a professional in football physiotherapy within high-performance environments.
Throughout the program, you will be guided by a world-class faculty, renowned for their expertise in both academic research and coaching staff roles at elite international clubs.
2. Real-life club experiences
Through this Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy for Professional Football, you have access to job opportunities in elite clubs, something that otherwise would remain out of reach.
Through internships, you showcase your talent and put your skills to the test in a professional club, in contact with leading figures in football.
Who is this master of physiotherapy
specialized in professional football aimed at?
Active professionals with a university degree or experience in physiotherapy.
The FSI Training Master’s in Football Physiotherapy requires prior knowledge in the discipline. It is an advanced specialization for individuals looking to deepen their expertise and elevate their career.
Sports professionals and individuals with knowledge in physiotherapy, sports performance optimization, and football medicine.
There are many great professionals who lack formal university education for various reasons. If you have demonstrable experience, contact us. This master’s could be the perfect option for you if that’s the case and you're also looking for flexibility.
Students in Physiotherapy or Medicine.
Our Master’s in Sports Physiotherapy for Football Teams is also available to students completing their studies who want to expand their knowledge with specialized training.
What will you learn
in our specific sports physiotherapy program for professional football?
After completing the master’s degree, you will be able to perform these tasks as a physiotherapist for soccer teams in professional environments:
Apply the general guidelines for the prevention and management of football injuries
And also use big data management for injury prevention and reconditioning in football.
Participate in the injury prevention and individual performance
Methodology within a football team setting, integrated with the coaching staff.
Understand injury epidemiology and etiology models in football players.
Know the epidemiology of football injuries and injury risk factors.
Perform injury prevention screenings,
Eccentric strength assessments, isokinetic strength testing, and biomechanics testing in football, including foot plantar biomechanics and boot fit analysis.
Understand the physiological bases of mobility training,
The acute and long-term effects of flexibility training, and perform motion amplitude training in football.
Apply strength training methods for injury prevention.
Perform eccentric pulley, core strength, and body control training for injury prevention in football.
Utilize training strategies to prevent hamstring strains and ACL injuries
in football players.
To know the physiology of muscle recovery and readaptation.
Apply knowledge of musculoskeletal tissue mechanical properties, muscle healing physiology, tendon and muscle adaptations to eccentric training, muscle strength reconditioning after injury, and the physiological bases of de-training in football.
Perform appropriate musculoskeletal and biomechanical examinations.
Of football players, restore central neural drive in football injuries, and use mechanized therapy.
Managing clinical imaging in football injuries
Apply it in physiotherapy, and understand the imaging for musculotendinous injuries and their clinical evolution.
Perform musculoskeletal ultrasound in physiotherapy.
And carry out thorough physiotherapist assessments for football players.
Understand the role of biological therapies, test and restore neuromuscular control in football injuries,
Perform musculoskeletal invasive physiotherapy, and apply adequate manual therapy. Properly use bandages, taping, orthosis, and flossing techniques in football.
Apply electrotherapy in football physiotherapy
Provide appropriate manual treatments for specific conditions, and use myoreflex therapy and dry needling in football physiotherapy.
Participate in the organization of medical assistance for training and competition
And proficiently perform touchline care and emergency procedures in football.
Participate in the organization of medical assistance for training and competition
Coordinate medical assistance during training and competitions, providing immediate attention in emergency situations.
Proficiently apply reconditioning and prevention processes in physiotherapy for the most common injuries in football
Including their locations: spine, pelvis, hip and groin, hamstrings, quadriceps and knee extensor mechanism, knee, leg, ankle, foot, and upper body.
Professional Opportunities
offered by this Master’s in Football Physiotherapy, unmatched by basic courses.
Personal Physiotherapist for Professional Football Players
Provides personalized care for football players, focusing on recovery, injury prevention, and improving physical performance. Develops specific treatment programs and provides support to players during travel or outside the club environment to ensure continuity in their care.
Football Team Physiotherapist
Responsible for assessing, treating, and preventing injuries within the team, as well as collaborating with the coaching staff to keep players in optimal condition. Manages recovery and physical reconditioning and provides immediate assistance during training and matches. This master’s program gives you a comprehensive perspective to understand, master, and perform in physiotherapy for football teams.
Complementary Skills for Coaching Staff Profiles
Includes advanced knowledge in biomechanics, use of technology for assessment and treatment, and data management to optimize performance. These skills help personalize prevention and recovery programs with greater precision.
Strength and Conditioning Professionals Working with Football Players
They focus on developing the physical condition of athletes through specific training programs that enhance strength, endurance, speed, and mobility. They work in collaboration with other specialists to ensure that athletic performance aligns with the goals of the team or athlete. This Master’s in Football Physiotherapy allows them to expand their knowledge to improve their performance.
Program Content of the Master’s in Sports Physiotherapy for Professional Football Teams
A complete training program in video format to become a specialist in physiotherapy for professional soccer with the skills and knowledge demanded today by the best elite clubs.
This module focuses on a range of topics aimed at providing general guidelines for the prevention and treatment of soccer injuries. The module explores the epidemiology of injuries and etiological patterns specific to soccer players, including risk factors associated with injury. It will be examined injury prevention testing (eccentric, isokinetic strength and biomechanical testing). The module also includes analysis of plantar biomechanics of the foot and boot fitting to prevent injury.
The module covers the physiological bases of mobility training, including the acute and long-term effects of flexibility training and range of motion amplitude training. The course also focuses on strength training methods for injury prevention in football, and potential training strategies to prevent hamstring strains and ACL injuries in football players.
The module covers workload control for injury prevention and return to play, as well as the coordination between sports science and medical departments for effective workload control in a football team. The module also addresses tendinopathy management in football players, which is a common injury in football due to the high levels of physical exertion. Additionally, the module covers the understanding of pain in football players, which is crucial for effective injury prevention and management.
The module covers the management of recovery during congested and non-congested fixtures in football, including travel management for football teams. The module also addresses the importance of sleep management in football players for effective recovery. Additionally, the module covers the medical preparation and care required for international football tournaments. The practical overview of recovery strategies in football allows students to develop a comprehensive understanding of the different recovery techniques that can be used to optimize recovery for football players.
The module includes the study of musculoskeletal tissue mechanical properties, the physiology of muscle healing, tendon and muscle adaptations in response to eccentric training, and the physiological bases of de-training in football. The module also covers the physiological bases of muscle strength reconditioning after a football injury, allowing students to understand the mechanisms behind the healing process and how to optimize it for football players.
This module includes the musculoskeletal and biomechanical examination of the football player, clinical imaging management, reconditioning methodology progression control, mechanical load monitoring, and intensive injury reconditioning management. The module also covers individualized return to play within the control-continuous-chaos framework.
The module includes an overview of injection therapies supported by evidence-based practices, detraining prevention methods during the early phases of injury, and innovative approaches such as heat and altitude training, inspiratory muscle training, blood flow restriction training, and aquatic reconditioning methods. Additionally, the module delves into the testing and reconditioning process of neuromuscular control to ensure a safe return to play.
This module focuses on the medical description, biomechanics, and general clinical management of the most common spine injuries in football, as well as the reconditioning process after lumbar disk surgery in football players. Additionally, the module covers the functional anatomy, biomechanics, and injury risk factors of the pelvis and groin in football, along with the medical description and general clinical management of related injuries. The module also delves into the reconditioning process after adductor muscles rupture and pubalgia, and the prevention training for pubalgia in football players. Lastly, the course covers the reconditioning process after pubalgia surgery in football players.
The module covers medical descriptions and clinical management of quadriceps and knee extensor mechanism injuries in football, including rectus femoris injuries, deep fascia injuries, and patellar tendinopathy. The module also includes a section on the reconditioning process and prevention strategies for these injuries, including rectus femoris injuries and patellar tendinopathy. Additionally, the module covers the reconditioning process after patella fracture in football players.
This module includes the medical description, clinical management, reconditioning process of hamstrings injuries in a football player. We also cover specific topics such as the reconditioning process for proximal hamstrings tendons syndrome, as well as the reconditioning process after semitendinous/semimembranous injuries and hamstrings proximal tendons rupture in the football player. The module also includes a discussion on the comprehensive management of severe muscle-tendon injuries in the football player and surgical management of such injuries.
This module covers various topics related to knee injuries in football players. Students will learn about the medical description and clinical management of meniscal and chondral knee injuries in the football player, as well as knee injuries in young football players. They will also study the reconditioning process after radical resection of the lateral meniscus and meniscus repair in a football player.
This module focuses on the medical description and clinical management of knee joint ligament injuries, including the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries. Students will learn about the functional anatomy, biomechanics, and injury risk factors of these injuries in football. The module also covers ACL reconstruction surgery and the subsequent reconditioning process for the football player to return to performance. Additionally, students will study ACL injury reconditioning and prevention techniques in female football players and the reconditioning process and prevention for MCL injuries in the football player.
This module includes the medical description and clinical management of the most common leg, ankle, and foot injuries, as well as the reconditioning process and prevention techniques for specific injuries such as soleus muscle injuries, calf muscular injuries, and Achilles tendinopathy. The module also covers the reconditioning process after Achilles tendon surgery and the prevention of ankle lateral sprains and chronic instability in football players. Additionally, it provides insights into the reconditioning process for a leg fracture in a football player.
The module covers the medical description and clinical management of the most common shoulder injuries in football players. It includes the reconditioning process and prevention techniques for glenohumeral instability in football goalkeepers. Additionally, the module addresses the management of concussion in football, which can have serious consequences for players. Overall, this module provides a comprehensive understanding of upper body injuries in football players and their management, with a particular focus on shoulder injuries, glenohumeral instability, and concussion.
This module begins with an overview of the physiotherapist’s role in the assessment of football players, followed by a discussion of imaging techniques for musculotendinous injuries and their relationship to clinical evolution. Manual therapy intervention strategies and the management of myofascial pain and overuse conditions in football are also covered. The module concludes with a focus on personalized injury reconditioning of elite football players, taking into account individual needs and goals for returning to the sport.
This module starts with Instrumented physiotherapy in football, followed by the use of functional bandage and acupuncture techniques in football. The module also covers Medical assistance organization in training and competition in football and Touchline Care and Emergency procedures in football. Furthermore, it teaches students about the Medical preparation and care for international football tournaments and Health Care and Disease Prevention in football players.
Testimonials
of students who have been trained with FSI Training's master's programs.
Behind every person is a story of hard work, self-improvement, and countless hours of study to achieve their dream: working in professional football. At FSI Training, we love being part of that journey. Over 2,000 people have advanced their careers with our master’s programs, and more than 60% of those who complete internships continue on in professional clubs.
A faculty of world leaders
who will guide you throughout your training as a football physiotherapist.
You will learn from the leading experts in each area of the master’s program. We’ve assembled a top-tier international community of professionals who specialize in football physiotherapy and medicine, providing you with the theoretical and practical insights you need. They are the best in their field, and you will only find them together here.
Aaron Coutts
Currently
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.
Trajectory
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).
Adam Owen
Currently
Adam Owen is the coach of Blackburn Rovers, a club in the EFL Championship. Additionally, he is a recognized author in the football field, having written books such as Football Conditioning: A Modern Scientific Approach. He holds a Ph.D. in Sports and Exercise Science from the Université de Lyon, France. You can find his website at this link.
Professional Background
Adam Owen began his career as a professional footballer with Wrexham AFC before playing for other teams such as Connah's Quay, Cefn Druids, and East Stirlingshire. He represented Wales in the British University Games, competing against teams from England and Scotland. Transitioning into coaching, he worked at prominent clubs such as Rangers FC, where he contributed to multiple league and cup titles, including reaching the UEFA Cup Final in 2008. He also held key roles at Celtic FC, Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United, Servette FC, and Lechia Gdańsk, where he served as head coach.
His international experience includes working as an assistant to Chris Coleman at Hebei China Fortune FC, collaborating with elite players like Javier Mascherano and Ezequiel Lavezzi. During his time in the United States, Adam Owen held technical and high-performance roles with Seattle Sounders FC, leading the team to MLS finals and participating in the CONCACAF Champions League. Subsequently, he served as a technical advisor for Lech Poznań, contributing to their Ekstraklasa championship in the 2021-22 season.
He was also part of the Welsh national team's coaching staff, playing a significant role in their success during the UEFA Euro 2016, where the team reached the semifinals. His career stands out not only for his achievements with clubs across Europe, Asia, and America but also for his academic contributions to football through books and scientific publications.
Adolfo Muñoz
Currently
Professional Background
Adolfo has an extensive experience with professional football teams such as Villarreal CF, Sevilla CF and Neuchatel FC.
- He is specialized in Sports and Exercise Medicine, High Performance in Sports, Manual Medicine, (Orthopaedic and Osteopathic), Acupuncture and Sport Psychology.
- His scientific concerns are the Neuromuscular System, Pain, Biology & Physiology and Sudden Death Prevention in Sports.
Alain Sola
Actualmente
Entrenador de Fuerza y Acondicionamiento en Real Madrid Castilla CF.
Antecedentes profesionales
Está especializado en la recuperación y optimización del rendimiento físico de deportistas de élite, con una amplia experiencia internacional en salud y rendimiento deportivo.
- Además, ha ocupado los siguientes cargos:
- Jefe del Departamento de Salud y Rendimiento de la Real Sociedad SAD (2018-2022).
- Fisioterapeuta con experiencia en el Real Madrid CF y Aspire Academy (2009-2016).
- Entrenador de rehabilitación de las selecciones nacionales sub-20 y sub-23 de Qatar (2014-2015).
- Cofundador de Corpholistic, donde se centra en la educación y formación en línea.
Alberto Méndez-Villanueva
Currently
Alberto Méndez-Villanueva is a strength and conditioning coach, physiologist and sports scientist. He is the Strength & Conditioning Head Coach of the Qatar National Football Team.
Professional Background
After many years of background working at the Aspire Football Academy (Qatar).
- He is an expert in strength and conditioning in football, applied science to football, individualized monitoring and training in professional football players, training load monitoring in professional football teams, high-intensity interval training and tactical periodization in football.
Alberto Torres
Currently
Alberto Torres is a fitness coach and sports rehabilitator for the first team of Villarreal C.F., where he focuses on optimizing player performance and coordinating their physical recovery. His work emphasizes injury prevention and designing personalized programs to ensure a safe return to peak competitive levels.
Professional Career
Alberto Torres has extensive experience as a physical rehabilitator in top-tier football teams. He has worked as a sports rehabilitator for Athletic Club de Bilbao, Valencia C.F., and Villarreal C.F., collaborating closely with medical teams to ensure the comprehensive recovery of athletes. His career is defined by his expertise in advanced rehabilitation and elite physical preparation, having contributed significantly to the well-being and performance of first-division players in La Liga.
Alfredo Santalla
Currently
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.
Bernardo Requena
Currently
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).
Carles Pedret
Currently
Carles Pedret works as an independent sports physician and collaborates as an external advisor with multiple professional football, basketball, and tennis teams across various leagues in Europe and China. Additionally, he serves as an advisor to the Spanish Tennis Federation, where he contributes his expertise in sports medicine.
Professional Career
A recognized specialist in Sports Medicine, Carles Pedret holds a Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and a specialization in Sports Medicine from the Universitat de Barcelona. His main focus is on the treatment and management of muscle and tendon injuries. He has co-authored several articles published in prestigious international journals and participated in numerous research projects, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of sports medicine. His extensive experience and expertise make him a leading figure in the treatment of injuries in elite athletes.
Chris Carling
Currently
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.
Fabio Nakamura
Currently
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.
Federico Genovesi
Currently
Federico Genovesi is a physiotherapist and osteopath at Manchester City FC, where he has been working since 2016. With more than 15 years of experience, he specializes in the care and rehabilitation of high-performance athletes. Federico is also developing an innovative software solution for physiotherapy and osteopathy, designed to integrate evidence-based practice and enhance therapeutic organization.
Professional Career
Federico began his career as a physiotherapist in 2006 with S.S. Lazio, working in Serie A for six years. He later served as a physiotherapist and osteopath for the Italian national Judo, Wrestling, and Karate teams in preparation for the 2012 London Olympics. Between 2012 and 2016, he worked with Palermo F.C., attending to the first team. In 2018, he joined the technical staff of Argentina’s national football team during the Russia World Cup. Since 2016, Federico has played a key role at Manchester City FC, ensuring the recovery and optimal performance of its players. Beyond his clinical work, he leads the development of a software platform that integrates data analysis and technology to optimize physiotherapy practices. This project aims to enhance patient communication, analyze therapeutic plans, and further professionalize rehabilitation practices.
Expertise Areas
Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Advanced rehabilitation, Movement analysis, Sports performance, Technological innovation in healthcare.
Fernando Hernández Abad
Currently
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.
Francesco Della Villa
Currently
Francesco Della Villa is the Director of the Education and Research Department at Isokinetic Medical Group, where he leads several initiatives related to optimizing the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. With extensive experience in motion analysis, he has specialized in strategies to reduce secondary ACL injuries.
Professional Career
Della Villa has collaborated on educational and research projects worldwide, authoring numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters focused on the principles of return to play after severe knee injuries. He graduated as a Medical Doctor with a research project on “Predictors of medium-term outcome after ACL reconstruction” and completed his residency in Sports Medicine with a study on “Qualitative movement analysis as a predictor of a second ACL injury after reconstruction and return to play.”
Francisco Javier Núñez Sánchez
Currently
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.
Jean-Benoît Morin
Currently
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.
Jesús Olmo
Currently
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.
Jose Naranjo
Currently
José Naranjo has been a Professor of Exercise Physiology at the Universidad Pablo de Olavide since 2006. He has also been an associate lecturer at FSI Training since 2019, focusing on sports medicine and physiology.
Professional Career
José served as the head of medical services at Sevilla FC from 2011 to 2014 and has been an external consultant for Real Betis. He was also the physician for the Spanish women’s national football team. Previously, he led the sports medicine department at the Andalusian Football Federation and the exercise physiology laboratory at the Andalusian Center for Sports Medicine. He has worked at world championships in athletics, rowing, and futsal and collaborated in the UEFA Europa League, where he was part of Sevilla FC’s 2014 championship team.
José has authored nine books on exercise physiology and specializes in heart rate variability and the body’s adaptations to exercise.
Keith Baar
Currently
Keith Baar is the Director of the Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on how exercise and nutrition influence the health and performance of tendons, ligaments, and muscles. He is a leading expert in tendon training and has worked with high-performance athletes.
Professional Career
Keith has an outstanding career as a researcher and advisor to elite sports teams, including Chelsea FC, Paris Saint-Germain, USA Track and Field, and the Denver Broncos. He earned his PhD at the University of Illinois, where he discovered how exercise induces muscle growth. Throughout his career, he has investigated how exercise and specific nutrients enhance muscle strength and the health of tendons and ligaments. His work has contributed to developing strategies to prevent muscle loss and improve quality of life.
Luis Suárez
Currently
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.
Luka Milanovic
Currently
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.
Manuel Leyes
Currently
Manuel Leyes leads the medical team at Leyes, Flores & Associates, a group of experts offering comprehensive treatment for locomotor system injuries with a special focus on sports, orthopedic, and traumatic injuries. Their work is based at the prestigious CEMTRO Clinic in Madrid. He is also a ski injury consultant for ARAMON and the Madrid Winter Sports Federation, as well as a specialist in knee and shoulder injuries at the Mapfre Tennis Medicine Clinic.
Professional Career
With over 20 years of experience, Manuel Leyes has served as an orthopedic consultant for several teams, including Atlético de Madrid, Real Zaragoza, and Getafe C.F. He has also worked with Spanish sports federations. Between 1998 and 2001, he was a specialist physician for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Indians, and Cleveland Browns in the United States. Additionally, he represented the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy (ESSKA) in the WPOA Travelling Fellowship. Previously, he led the knee unit at FREMAP. His career has earned him international recognition in the field of sports medicine.
Martino Franchi
Currently
Martino V. Franchi is an Assistant Professor (TT) of Skeletal Muscle Physiology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Università degli Studi di Padova, a position he has held since June 2019. He has been a Faculty Member at the Football Science Institute since January 2020, contributing to the Master's programs in Reconditioning and Injury Prevention in Football. Additionally, he collaborates as a Researcher with the Sports Medicine group at Universitätsklinik Balgrist. With over 142 scientific publications, he is a recognized authority in the field of skeletal muscle remodeling.
Professional Career
Martino began his career as a postdoctoral researcher in Skeletal Muscle Physiology at the University of Nottingham, where he participated in BBSRC-funded projects in the UK (2013–2017). He then worked as a researcher at Universitätsklinik Balgrist in Switzerland (2017–2019), specializing in muscle plasticity. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned experts in biomechanics and performance physiology, such as Professor Marco Narici and Dr. Jörg Spörri. His expertise spans research on aging physiology to working with elite athletes
Matt Taberner
Currently
Matt Taberner is the Head of Physical Performance at the Manchester City Academy since November 2022, where he leads the physical performance programs for young players. He is also a Visiting Research Fellow at Liverpool John Moores University since July 2024, conducting research in the area of sports performance.
Professional Career
Before his position at Manchester City, Matt served as the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the NBA team Orlando Magic (2021-2022). During six years at Everton FC, he worked as Head of Rehabilitation (2017-2019) and Head of Sports Science (2014-2017), managing players' rehabilitation and physical performance. Additionally, he worked as Lead Academy Sports Scientist at Aston Villa FC (2009-2013), developing training programs for youth players.
Skills and Expertise
Matt holds a Professional Doctorate in Applied Sports Science from Liverpool John Moores University (2018-2020), where he developed a framework for return-to-sport in elite football. He also has an MSc in Sports Nutrition from Loughborough University and a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Northampton.
Matthew Buckthorpe
Currently
Matt Buckthorpe has been a Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning Science and Physiology at St Mary’s University since January 2022. He has also been a Professor at the Football Science Institute since July 2019 and a Consultant in Education, Research, and Development at the Isokinetic Medical Group (FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence) since 2017, focusing on functional recovery programs, particularly for managing patients with knee injuries.
Professional Career
Matt began his career at Fulham FC as a Sports Scientist in Research and Development (2011–2012) and later served as a Performance Science Consultant for Southampton FC (2016–2019). At the Isokinetic Medical Group, he led sports rehabilitation services, working with elite athletes across various disciplines.
Skills and Expertise
Matt holds a PhD in Sports Science from Loughborough University (2009–2013), where his research focused on neuromuscular performance and injury prevention. He also earned an MSc in Sports Science with distinction from Loughborough University (2009) and a BSc in Sports Science with honors from the University of Leeds (2008). Additionally, he holds an FA Level 2 Coaching Football certification.
Mikel Aramberri
Currently
Dr. Mikel Aramberri is a traumatologist for Real Madrid and the National Rugby Team. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Traumatology, with a particular focus on shoulder and knee injuries.
Professional Career
Since February 2012, Dr. Aramberri has been working at the Alai Sports Medicine Clinic. He leads a team of specialized physiotherapists who assist in the complete recovery of patients' functionality. His specialty ranges from sports traumatology to the treatment of complex issues in shoulders, knees, hands, wrists, and hips. Additionally, he was the founder of Madrid Executives Health Leadership in January 2015, where he contributed to promoting health and well-being in the corporate world. Previously, he completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (COT) at the Institut Dexeus between 2001 and 2006. He is also a Professor at FSI Training.
Skills and Expertise
Sports Traumatology - Orthopedic Surgery - Shoulder and Knee Injuries - Functional Rehabilitation - Sports Medicine
Nicola Maffulli
Currently
Nicola Maffulli is a world-renowned consultant orthopaedic surgeon and Honorary Professor of Sport and Exercise Medicine at Queen Mary University of London. His areas of expertise include sports injuries, joint replacement, hand surgery, pediatric and adult orthopedics, deformity correction, and the management of degenerative diseases in young individuals.
Professional Career
Maffulli ha organizado los servicios médicos en eventos deportivos internacionales, como los Juegos Olímpicos de Londres 2012. Supervisó los torneos de judo y lucha libre. Ha descrito más de 50 nuevas técnicas quirúrgicas en las áreas de cirugía de rodilla, pie, tobillo y en el ámbito deportivo. Además, ha publicado más de 1,500 artículos revisados por pares en revistas científicas y es autor de 12 libros.
Comenzó su formación médica en Nápoles y luego se trasladó a Londres, donde completó su especialización en cirugía ortopédica y traumatología. Su trabajo tiene un alto enfoque en la medicina deportiva. Fue el primer profesor a tiempo completo en Medicina del Deporte en el Instituto de Salud Infantil y el Hospital Great Ormond Street. En 2008, se convirtió en profesor de Medicina Deportiva y Ejercicio en la Universidad Queen Mary de Londres, impulsando la investigación en este campo.
Scientific Contributions
Nicola Maffulli is one of the most cited authors in the field of sports medicine, with more than 87,000 citations of his publications. His contributions span both clinical and basic sciences, including sports physiology and the genetics of athletic performance. He has trained numerous surgeons and sports medicine specialists who now work as consultants and professors in elite sports teams and academia.
Skills and Expertise
Human Anatomy - Biomechanics - Muscle Physiology - Tissue Engineering - Sports Injuries - Rehabilitation - Molecular Biology - Athletic Performance - Injury Prevention
Ollie Morgan
Currently
Ollie Morgan is currently the Head of Academy Performance Support at Leicester City Football Club and a Professor at FSI Training.
Since December 2021, Ollie has led the Performance Support department at Leicester City, overseeing a team of sports scientists dedicated to developing the athletic capacity of young footballers aspiring to elite-level football.
Professional Career
With over a decade of experience in professional football, Ollie has primarily worked in the development and rehabilitation of young players. Before joining Leicester City, he served as the Head of Academy Sports Science at Celtic Football Club. Over three years, he led a team focused on the physical development of youth players, preparing them to compete in high-level tournaments such as the Champions League.
Prior to his tenure at Celtic, Ollie worked for over seven years at Liverpool Football Club, specializing in player rehabilitation. He was part of multidisciplinary teams, optimizing rehabilitation and conditioning processes to ensure players’ optimal return to the pitch.
Academic Background
Ollie está completando un Doctorado Profesional en la Universidad John Moores de Liverpool. Su investigación se centra en las características del movimiento multidireccional de los jóvenes futbolistas de élite. Este estudio tiene como objetivo describir de manera precisa los cambios de dirección que se producen durante los partidos y analizar las características clave detrás de estos movimientos. Su sólida base académica y experiencia práctica le permiten ofrecer un enfoque científico y eficiente tanto en el desarrollo como en la rehabilitación de los jugadores jóvenes.
Raquel Urbano
Currently
Raquel Urbano is the founder of Synergic Clinic, where she has spent the past eight years providing specialized services in physical rehabilitation and sports health. She is also a professor at FSI Training and the Master's in Coaching at the Universidad Europea de Canarias, teaching courses on physical preparation and injury rehabilitation in elite football.
Professional Background
Raquel has extensive experience in professional sports, particularly in football. She served as a rehabilitation specialist for the men's first team of Real Betis Balompié for three years and as the coordinator of the rehabilitation area and data analyst for the first team between 2015 and 2016. She also held the role of rehabilitation coordinator for the club's youth academy. Her academic and professional journey has enabled her to lead high-level projects focused on injury prevention and recovery for elite athletes.
Academic Background
Raquel holds a degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences from the Universidad Pablo de Olavide, a Master's in Physical Activity and Health from the Universidad Internacional de Andalucía, and a Master's in Secondary Education Teaching. Additionally, she has served as a professor at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, teaching in the Master's in Physical Preparation and Rehabilitation in Football, blending her research expertise with hands-on experience in the sports field.
Rob Duffield
Currently
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.
Rubén Pons
Currently
Rubén Pons is a physiotherapist at Liverpool FC and served as the Head Physiotherapist at Villarreal CF from 2005 to 2010. Throughout his career, he has collaborated externally with prestigious clubs such as Newcastle, Swansea, Arsenal, Valencia CF, and Lazio.
Additional Training
Rubén holds a degree in Physiotherapy and a master's in Structural Osteopathy. He has completed postgraduate studies in physiotherapy specializing in myofascial treatment. He has also received training in various techniques, including Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis (E.P.I), segmental spinal sensitization, percutaneous neuromodulation, tensiomyography, and posturology. Additionally, he holds a master's in Nutrition and Orthomolecular Medicine, focusing on physical exercise and musculoskeletal and rheumatic conditions.
Sergio Jiménez
Currently
Sergio Jiménez is a researcher and lecturer at Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid. He specializes in prevention and rehabilitation strategies for amateur and professional athletes. He also teaches in the Master’s program in Performance and Functional Reconditioning in Football.
Professional Background
With a professional career that includes hands-on experience with elite athletes from top-tier teams like Real Valladolid and Getafe in La Liga, he has worked for over 16 years as a rehabilitation and physical conditioning coach. His research focuses on injury rehabilitation and reconditioning, as well as the response of injured tissues to physical exercise. Additionally, he has been a lecturer in the Master's program on Prevention and Reconditioning of Football Injuries and has published research in this field.
Stephen Patterson
Currently
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.
Thomas Dos Santos
Currently
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.
Thomas Odegaard
Currently
Thomas André Ødegaard serves as the Head Physiotherapist at Strømsgodset IF in Norway and for the Norwegian national football team. In his role, he specializes in the rehabilitation of injuries in professional football players.
Professional Background
Throughout his career, Thomas has worked with various footballers, gaining extensive experience in injury rehabilitation. Since 2007, he has held several roles at Strømsgodset IF, including interim coach and goalkeeper coach, contributing significantly to the team's development.
Tim Meyer
Currently
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
Víctor Alfaro
Currently
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
Yann Le Meur
Currently
Yann is the Head of Athletic Development at AS Monaco. He is also the founder of the YLMSportScience app and website and works as a performance consultant for several elite athletes.
Professional Background
Yann earned his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis. His main research areas include performance analysis, training methodology, overtraining prevention, and recovery. He has published around 40 scientific articles on these topics. Additionally, he is a member of the editorial board of various scientific journals, including Sports Medicine, British Journal of Sport Medicine, Science & Medicine in Football, European Journal of Sports Sciences, and the International Journal of Sport Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism. Yann is globally recognized for his contributions to sports science communication, excelling in delivering knowledge in a clear and practical manner, particularly through infographics.
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If you would like to apply everything you learn in the master’s program, FSI Training offers you the chance to pursue opportunities with elite clubs. We have agreements with over 40 football clubs worldwide, giving you a unique opportunity: to train directly within the internal structure of these clubs and work side by side with their technical team.
Internships are available in either a coaching staff role or as a researcher (through our FSI Labs area). In any case, our internship program is entirely voluntary and it is always open to all FSI Training students. You can choose to intern at a specific club and, if you wish, pursue additional internships with other clubs in the future.
If the internship does not match your preferences, no problem. Participation in internships is optional, and you are free to decline them. Your master’s training will remain fully valid, and you will still receive your certificate.
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FSI Training is a global platform of professionals, research leaders and expert voices dedicated to the development of sport science applied to soccer. In addition, FSI Training offers educational courses and scientific and practical content online, aimed at professionals and students interested in sports science and performance in football.
FSI Training programs are available globally. You can access our masters and courses from anywhere in the world, as long as you have an Internet connection.
Each course or module within an FSI Training program is taught by different teachers. Classes can be in English or Spanish, and as a student you can choose your preferred language. English videos have Spanish subtitles, and vice versa.
All FSI Training courses are 100% online, with 24/7 access to video classes organized in modules.
The FSI Training team will review each application for enrollment. FSI Training is a higher education platform to obtain professional certifications, so it is necessary to meet certain academic requirements to enroll in the master's program. Each applicant's CV will be evaluated by FSI Training's Academic Department.
Yes, you can enroll in as many programs as you wish simultaneously.
You can register for any program once the registration period is open. If you wish to receive information before this date, you can register your interest on our website, and we will send you updates.
The duration of the master's degree is related to the number of modules, but at FSI Training we extend the completion period up to 8 additional months so that you can complete your training without any inconvenience.
FSI Training is a private school specializing in the science of soccer that certifies its training through the endorsement of its prestigious faculty. The objective of each master's program is to provide immediate job skills in the field of international professional soccer, beyond an academic career. Currently, our certifications are recognized by the Mexican Football Federation and the Swedish Football Association, and we are working with international universities to recognize FSI Training's certified studies.
As a student, once you have completed your training at FSI Training and fulfilled the requirements, you will receive a certificate with a security code that allows you to verify its authenticity. In addition, you will be able to download your certificate from your personal account.
Yes, students who wish to gain practical experience in a professional soccer club can apply for the internships that FSI Training periodically launches through its Membership program and in collaboration with partner soccer clubs.
They can be carried out in two ways: as interns within the technical staff or as research personnel for the club (through FSI Labs).
It is not mandatory to complete the internship to obtain the master's certificate. However, these internships represent a real opportunity to integrate into the day-to-day structure of a top-level soccer team and offer valuable experience and a gateway to the world of professional soccer.
No, you can obtain the master's certificate without completing an internship. In fact, some of our students already work in the coaching staff of professional clubs and do not need real experience. However, these internships can be very interesting if you are looking for a real opportunity in professional clubs, to put into practice the knowledge learned and start moving in this professional environment without having contacts or previous experience.
FSI Training's faculty is composed of professionals, research leaders and expert voices dedicated to the development of sport science applied to soccer at an international level. This combination of academic and professional profiles allows FSI Training to offer advanced and practical knowledge about soccer.
The scientific production of our faculty members exceeds 2,500 articles in specialized scientific journals, with an average h-index of 15-40. In addition, FSI Training faculty members are recognized as opinion leaders in the science of soccer and performance, with a high presence in specialized congresses and meetings.
If you would like to learn more about our faculty, please visit the "Faculty" section of our website.
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