Football Performance Optimization Diploma

Florian Bailleux

Long-time physical trainer, worked in various professional clubs such as US Boulogne, USJA Carquefou and RC Strasbourg Alsace. After a 9-year adventure with Racing Club Strasbourg, including 2 seasons in National, 1 season in Ligue 2 and 6 seasons in Ligue 1 as head of the physical preparation of the professional team, he is currently looking for a position. a new sporting challenge.

Alexandre Dellal

Both a physical trainer and an actor in sports sciences since 2004. He has worked in several elite structures as head physical trainer: Olympique Lyonnais, OGC Nice, Trabzonspor, Union St Gilloise, Ittihad Jeddah, and national A selections from Ivory Coast and Algeria. During these experiences, he collaborated with Vahid Halilhodzic, Claude Puel, Lucien Favre and Djamel Belmadi, with participation in different international competitions around the world (Champions League, Europa League, CAN, etc.). This man on the ground, holder of DEF (UEFA A Coach), is an author of more than 12 published books (Éditions 4 trainer, DeBoeck University, Soccertutor, Perform) in French and translated into several languages, he is also a Dr and HDR in Sports Sciences. he ceased to have a scientific activity through his publications (>70 articles), his various participations in congresses and his membership in the FIFA Medical Center of Excellence but also within the LIBM laboratory (Lyon). He is also ranked among the world's top 40 researchers in football science

Claude Doucet

Holder of the federal BE1 diploma, this educator has accumulated experience since 1980. He has led the training of all male categories, from U9 to Seniors, as well as the U15 female team. His career includes roles as a statistician observer with clubs such as Matra Racing, Monaco, Cannes and Valenciennes, as well as for the French youth teams and the A team. In addition, he collaborated with Arsène Wenger on the study of data and the analysis of high-level matches. He held the position of physical trainer then coach of Fustal de Cannes Boca having played in D1 National.

Catherine Garrel

Hospital practitioner CHU Grenoble Alpes

• Former researcher at the Grenoble Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy
• Member of New York Academy of Sciences
• Member of the French Society of Sports Nutrition (SFNS)
• Head of the oxidative stress biology sector CHU Grenoble

For several years, has been providing biological and micro-nutritional monitoring of high-level athletes and in particular league 1 footballers, as part of performance

Matt Jones

Sports Nutrition Advisor

Sports nutrition consultant from the United Kingdom, currently works as a consultant for West Ham United in the English Premier League and the Boston Celtics in the NBA. With a Masters in Nutritional Science, Matt has over 12 years of practical experience in elite professional sport, having worked in the UK, USA, South America and the Middle East. -East.

Dina Kirkdorffer

Ex-professional classical dancer, practicing the Pilates method

For more than 30 years, Dina has been a certified teacher of the original method - Romana's Pilates®, an approved sports instructor and a member of the FPMP.
with high-level athletes and students in professional preparation and regularly works in close collaboration with the medical staff with Ligue I players and Academy students at AS Monaco FC. She has worked as a Pilates specialist since the creation of the DU OPF at the UFR STAPS in Montpellier.

Manuel Lacroix

Since 2001, has invested in the physical preparation of high-level athletes. Trained at the Dijon school (Centre Gilles Cometti), he has accumulated a wealth of experience through various disciplines such as tennis (WTA), football, basketball, handball, as well as in teaching and during missions to abroad (Tunisia, Japan, South Africa). Since 2014, he has held the position of Head Physical Trainer within LDLC Asvel basket, and for two years, he has had the honor of coaching the French basketball team.

Sébastien LopezGuia

Football fitness trainer for 20 years. S&C Coach

Passed by numerous professional clubs, including AS Monaco FC, Paris SG and Olympique Marseille. Specialist in optimizing footballer performance. Master 2 EOPS and holder of A UEFA, CEPP FFF, CEP COMETTI diplomas. President of the PFP association and co-founder of DUOPF, the first university diploma specializing in football physical preparation.

Jacky Maillot

Jacky Maillot works as a sports doctor and traumatologist, currently serving as Medical Director of the professional cycling team Groupama FDJ. At the same time, he assumes the role of Coordinator of the French cycling teams for the French Cycling Federation (FFC). In addition, he serves as a doctor for the Sochaux Montbéliard Football Club.

Daniel Marques

As a freelance journalist and commentator, collaborates with various media such as Canal +, Opta, Footoféminin, with a marked specialization in women's football for almost 10 years. His expertise extends to data editorialization, adding an analytical dimension to his journalistic coverage.

Julien MAISON

For three seasons, Julien MAISON has been responsible for Performance and Athletic Preparation at FC Lausanne-Sport, a club playing in the Swiss Super League. With a decade of experience, he has accumulated various experiences in high-level football. His background includes periods with clubs such as AS Monaco, Le Mans FC and FC Girondins de Bordeaux, giving him the opportunity to evolve in varied contexts, notably within a training center, in D1 Women, and in Ligue 1.

Daniel MURGUI-TOMAS

Media trainer, emotional leadership coach

After having been a TV journalist, Daniel now supports business leaders, elected officials, athletes, artists, etc., in building their public image. In this capacity, he works with the National Sports Agency. Creator of multimedia content: Media trainer blog, The media trainer channel, Le Lab'Oratoire and Com'versation podcasts, he is also the author at Bookboon.com of "Reveal the communicator in you"

Sébastien Pelle

Sports masseur-physiotherapist and osteopath, with more than 20 years of experience. His career includes close collaboration with the Rhône football district and the Rhône-Alpes football league. He also worked with the French Handball Federation during the France Jeune courses. He served as fitness trainer for the Qatar U19 national team. More recently, he worked as a masseur-physiotherapist at the Olympique Lyonnais training center and as an osteopath for the professional team of FC Sochaux. Currently, he is dedicated to individual osteopathic monitoring of professional football players.

Brice Puthod

Brice Puthod, physical trainer at USAP since July 2023, has 17 years of experience as a physical trainer at LOU Rugby. His specialty lies in the analysis and management of training load, notably using GPS data.

Guillaume Ravé

Doctor in sports science and physical trainer since 2007 in professional football. Currently holds the position of performance manager at Toulouse Football club.

Christian Schmidt

With 27 years of experience in professional football, including 17 years in France and 10 in Switzerland, the professional currently assumes the role of performance manager within FC Luzern, covering the entire club. His commitment extends to both the French and Swiss scenes, thus contributing to the development and performance of athletes in the context of professional football.

Alexandre Souillard

Pedicure Podiatrist in private practice for 13 years, stands out for his specialization in posturology, sports podiatry and motor preferences. He is part of the medical staff of the Football Club Sochaux Montbéliard and is also a member of the Podo'xygène association.

Emmanuel Vallance

Expert in performance and physical preparation specializing in football and performance analysis. Doctor of Sports Sciences from the EuroMov Digital Health in Motion research, technology and innovation center. He has worked within professional clubs such as FC Metz, OGC Nice, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, Gazélec Ajaccio, Chamois Niortais, Valenciennes FC, Olympique Lyonnais, as well as for the National Selection of Scotland.