David Casamichana

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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.