SCS Areas

SCS Areas: Research

Area of the SCS devoted to fostering scientific research in the field of strength and conditioning. Through its sport sciences and clinical multi-disciplinary team of professionals, the SCS aims to examine strength training and conditioning from a multifaceted perspective, including all physiological, biomechanical, psychological and epidemiological aspects. The Area of Research aims to contribute to the publication of dedicated periodicals and scientific journals, to disseminate state-of-the-art research findings to its members and the wider scientific community.

Konstantinos Spyrou 

(GRE)

 

DIRECTOR

PhD in Sports Sciences.
MSc in High Performance Sport: Strength and Conditioning.
Futsal Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Anthony J. Blazevich

Anthony J. Blazevich
(AUS)

 

VOCAL

PhD in Biomechanics.
Bachelor of Science (with Honours).
Lecturer in Sports Biomechanics and Clinical Neurophysiology.
Consultant in High-Performance Sport

Irina Zelenkova
(RUS)

 

VOCAL

MD, PhD, sport medical doctor, researcher specialising in altitude training. She has worked in the field of sports performance for over 10 years helping athletes to reach their true potential.

SCS Areas: Education

Area of the SCS responsible for promoting education in the field of strength and conditioning. Through the organization of educational and internationally recognised certification courses and seminars, the Area of Education aims to prepare a new and educated generation of S&C Coaches that understand the peculiarities of the different sports and that can effectively develop daily practices that maximize athletes’ performances while also mitigating the risk of injury and improving health and well-being.

Melissa Prieto

(COL)

 

DIRECTOR

Sports Scientist and Strength & Conditioning Coach specializing in MMA, focused on evidence-based training and performance optimization for elite fighters.

Pedro E. Alcaraz
(ESP)

 

DIRECTOR

PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. MSc in High Performance in Sport. Sport Scientist. Performance Advisor

Eduardo L. Cadore
(BRA)

 

SECRETARY

PhD in Sport Sciences.
PhD in Health Sciences.
MSc in Human Movement Science.
Exercise Scientist.
Strength and Conditioning Coach.

SCS Areas: Networking

Area of the SCS centred on the development of institutional partnerships with various public and private health institutions and sport clubs of different countries. The SCS collaborates with, supports the work of, and promotes existing national strength and conditioning associations and organisations. The Area of Networking favours contacts across its members to establish joint educational standards and promote collaborative research efforts in the field of strength and conditioning.

Cristian Marín
(ESP)

 

SECRETARY

PhD in Sports Science

Researcher at the Center for Research in High Performance Sports of the UCAM.

Melissa Prieto
(ESP)

 

USA NETWORK

Sports Scientist and Strength & Conditioning Coach specializing in MMA, focused on evidence-based training and performance optimization for elite fighters.

Francesco Cuzzolin
(ITA)

 

EUROPE NETWORK

PhD and Strength & Conditioning expert, currently Head of Performance at Reyer Venezia. Former NBA coach with the Toronto Raptors, he is also a university professor and researcher in high-performance sport science.

SCS Areas: Events, Marketing and Social Media

Area of the SCS dedicated to the promotion and creation of activities and initiatives that increase the visibility of the SCS, as well as the active participation of its members. The Area of Events, Marketing and Social Media is devoted to the organization of the SCS Annual Conference, various scientific congresses and seminars and to the dissemination of all the activities of the SCS, its members and institutional partners.

Gloria Harrison
(ESP)

 

DIRECTOR

Jon Imaz Arrese (ESP)

 

SECRETARY

 

Melissa Prieto
(ESP)

 

VOCAL

Sports Scientist and Strength & Conditioning Coach specializing in MMA, focused on evidence-based training and performance optimization for elite fighters.

SCS Areas: S&C Professionals

Area of the SCS responsible for filling the gap between the lab and the field. It aims to bring science closer to the practitioners through collaboration and synergies with professionals from the area of strength and conditioning. The Area of S&C Professionals aims to support coaches and sport scientists and set the standards for the professional career.

Thue Kvorning

Thue Kvorning
(DEN)

 

DIRECTOR

PhD in Sports Sciences.
Sports Physiologist.
Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Julio Calleja González
(ESP)

 

SECRETARY

PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.
MSc in High Performance in Sport. MSc in Research.
MSc in Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation.
Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Sport Scientist.
Performance Advisor.

Francesco Cos

Francesc Cos
(ESP)

 

VOCAL

PhD in Sport Sciences.
Bachelor in Sports Sciences.
Bachelor in Physiotherapy.
Football Strength and Conditioning Coach.