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    Welcome to the International Science And Football Academy – ISAFA

    Welcome to the International Science And Football Academy (ISAFA), your premier destination for excellence in football education, innovation, and performance enhancement. At the ISAFA, we offer a diverse range of products and services tailored to meet the needs of football enthusiasts, professionals, clubs, and organizations worldwide. Explore our ISAFA Medico-fitness assessment & monitoring package, designed to optimize performance through comprehensive health and fitness evaluations. Discover our cutting-edge world of football science at our ISAFA Conferences, workshops, and CPDs, where experts and enthusiasts gather to exchange knowledge and insights. Experience the thrill of the game firsthand at our Summer Camps, where aspiring players hone their skills under the guidance of top-tier coaches. Players have extra opportunities to learn/enhance their English skills and explore Cambridge city, its surroundings and enjoy staying in a 12th-century castle. Looking to take your football organization to the next level? Our Consultancy services provide tailored solutions in networking, internationalization, research, and training advice, empowering you to achieve sustainable growth and success.
    Join us at ISAFA and unlock the full potential of football excellence. Whether you’re a player, coach, sports scientist, or organization, we invite you to be part of our community dedicated to advancing the science and practice of football.

    Together, let’s shape the future of the beautiful game.

    ISAFA Medico-fitness assessment

    Our medico-fitness assessment package is designed to cater to individuals, athletes, and teams/clubs.

    ISAFA Conferences, workshops, and CPDs

    ISAFA brings together experts and enthusiasts from around the globe to explore the latest advancements in football research, science and practice.

    ISAFA Summer camps

    ISAFA is delighted to offer you a short-term English and Football Camp at Buckden Towers.

    ISAFA Consultancy

    ISAFA provides a wide range of consultancy services that can unlock the full potential of your organization.

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    Join us at ISAFA and unlock the full potential of football excellence.

    ISAFA Board

    Prof. Monèm JEMNI
    Chair Founder

    Professor Monèm JEMNI

    (HDR, PhD, MSc, BSc Hon, QTS)

    Cambridge, UK

    A well-established and leading authority in sport science with 29 years of career between France, the USA, Qatar, Germany, China and mostly in the UK.

    Professor Jemni is the Chair Founder of the ISAFA (International Science And Football Association www.isafa.info) a network currently represented in 28 countries that aims to bridge the gap between scientists, inventors, medics, coaches, entrepreneurs, end-users and anyone with interest in the football market. The ISAFA has organised events and workshops in partnership with the local government’s stakeholders, institutions and accredited bodies within the football industry since 2011.

    Professor Jemni is fervent in providing quality-controlled programs that impact individuals and key stakeholders. Expert in planning, budgeting, negotiating and leading of small to big international projects from conception to deliveries.

    A physiologist who gained world recognition as a result of cutting-edge research applied to sports. He lectured and received outstanding academic awards in several Universities. He published over 160 manuscripts including original research, a best-seller textbooks and conference proceedings.

    His research focuses on the optimisation of human health and performance, using cross-disciplinary orientated projects that engage local government, exercise scientists, nutritionists, medical health, social care specialists and the fitness industry. He provided services to Olympic Winners and professional football clubs in the UK, such as Arsenal FC, West Ham United, Crystal Palace, Charlton Athletic, and Gillingham FC.

    Professor Jemni acted as the Chair of the Qatar Olympic Committee Sport Science Programme based at Qatar University from 2014 to 2018 and was previously the Director of the Sport Science with Professional Football Coaching Degree at the University of Greenwich, London (2008-12). He transformed the programme into a wider international course and publicised it worldwide.

    Dr. João VIANA
    Portugal

    Dr João VIANA, Ph.D

    General Secretar

    University Institute of Maia – ISMAI, Portugal

    Dr João Viana is the Director of the Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development at the University Institute of Maia, Portugal, where he is also the Coordinator of the Sports Performance and Health Optimisation Center. João’s research interests are exercise immunology and exercise in chronic diseases. His work in chronic kidney disease has received international recognition, produced high impact scientific publications and received awards from both sport and medical sciences communities. João is also interested in sport and exercise science support for athletes, particularly physiological monitoring of training, and has worked with elite athletes from a range of sports, including Olympians. Currently, he is responsible for the Sports Performance and Health Optimisation Center at the University Institute of Maia, which provides sport science support services to several sport clubs including first division Portuguese football clubs. João was responsible for the organisation of the ISAFA showcase in Portugal in 2015.
    Dr. Bessem MKAOUER
    Tunisia

    Dr Bessem MKAOUER, PhD

    Institute of Sport and Physical Education, of Ksar Saïd,

    University of Manouba, Tunisia.

    Assistant Professor at the Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education, of Ksar Saïd, University of Manouba, Tunisia.  Department of Physical Activities and sports.

    Member of the research unit codes 99/UR/0867 entitled “Adaptation cardio-circulatory, respiratory, metabolic and hormonal to the muscular exercise”, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Tunisia. Specialist in Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics and Motion Analysis.

    Expert Scientist and Data Analysis and expert sport Scientist at the Tunisian Ministry of Youth and Sport responsible for the scientific monitoring and follow-up of several sports: Gymnastics, Judo, Boxing and Fencing National Teams (2002 – 2012).

    Petros KOUKOURAS
    Greece

    Petros Koukouras (MSc, BSc)

    Football Manager

    Mr Petros Koukouras is a Sport Scientist and a football Manager.

    He worked with several clubs in Europe, Africa and China, amongst them: Apollon Kalamarias in Greece, S.C. Kiyovu Sports Rwanda, Villa SC Uganda, Cape Coast, Ghana, Desn Youth Football Club Guangzhou China, Real Madrid Foundation Guangzhou China, Reading Football England. He also coached the South Sudan National Team

    Petros graduated with a Degree in Sport Science with professional football coaching (BSc) and gained also a Master Degree in Sports Science with Strength and Conditioning (MSc) from the University of Greenwich, London, UK. He is also a UEFA A’ licensed coach. Petros has significant experience in scouting elite athletes.

    Mohammad PRINCE
    Qatar

    Mohammad Prince (MSc, BSc)

    Qatar

    Mr. Mohammad Shoaib Prince is a distinguished professional bridging the Higher Education, Health Care, and Sports & Fitness industries with his multidisciplinary expertise in health promotion, teaching, and academic research.

    Holding a B.Sc. in Sports Science from Qatar University and a master’s degree in Diabetes Care and Patient Education from the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), Prince combines his academic credentials with practical experience to make a profound impact in his fields. Certified as an Exercise Physiologist by the American College of Sports Medicine, he is also on the path to becoming a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach.

    Since 2021, Prince has served as a Wellness Specialist at UDST, where he has been instrumental in leading departmental health research projects, integrating wellness into an effective learning course (EFFL 1001), promoting wellness programs, and managing the fitness facility. His previous roles include significant contributions to research projects at ASPETAR Hospital, educational initiatives at Sidra Medicine, exercise physiology at Hamad Medical Corporation, and ground-breaking research at Qatar University’s Biomedical Research Center.

    Prince’s scholarly contributions, featured in prestigious journals underscore his dedication to advancing health and wellness. As a valued ISAFA board member and staff, his efforts exemplify a commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of various populations through comprehensive research, education, and practical application.

    Pr. Antonio Carlos GOMES
    Brazil

    Professor Antonio Carlos Gomes, Ph.D

    Brazilian Olympic Committee

     

    Professor Antonio Carlos Gomes is without a doubt one of the most respected figures of football in Brazil. Highly qualified with academic and coaching diplomas, he is the reference in football fitness coaching in Brazil. He was the mentor of some of the greatest world football names: Ronaldo (the phenomenon), Roberto Carlos, Adriano and many others.

    He is a consultant to the Brazilian Olympic Committee for sports and Director of a company “Sport Training” in Brazil, specialized in training prescription in sports.

    An athlete by training and high level coach who won the Brazilian championship for athletic club Paranaense in 2001, vice champion in 2004 as the technical director and also vice champion of the Copa Libertadores of the Americas in 2005.

    In 2011he became bi-Champion Brazilian Soccer as a scientific consultant for Corinthians Paulista Sport Club.

    He is currently coach of the Triple Jump Athlete Jadel Gregorio, Brazilian and South American record holder and champion of the World Stage of Osaka.

    Dr Gomes gained a PhD in Sports Training from the State University of Physical Culture Sports and Tourism of Moscow, Russia. He has widely a series of books and scientific articles, such as: “Structuring and periodization book”.

    ISAFA In Brief

    The video shows an example of the full event the ISAFA organises across the globe.
    This one was in Qatar. It included 5 days workshops, clinics with theoretical lessons and their applied practices in different settings. Also a 2-days academic conference with keynotes, short communications and poster presentations with young investigators awards.
    The event was hosted by Qatar University in partnership with Qatar Olympic committee, Aspire Academy, Aspetar, the Anti-doping lab, Several clubs from the Qatar Stars league and a few other sponsors from Qatar and overseas.

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    STRATEGY

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    PRODUCTION

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    WEALTH

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    HARD WORK

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    League Cup Of Country 1997

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    Champion League 2000

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    National League 2006

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    Premier League 2013

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    Trophies Won
    1997
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