Certified Trainers

Jorge Reis

Currently at FIFA Talent Development Scheme

Training Coordinator: Shandong Taishan FC (China)

Football Coach: FC Sant Quirze, CE Mercantil, AE Josep Maria Gené, CP San Cristóbal (Spain). Leça FC, FC Porto, Dragon Force, Leixões SC (Portugal)
Publications: “La sustentabilidad del morfociclo patrón“. Jorge Reis (2018, Castelhano; 2020, Portuguese; 2021 English; 2023, French)
Research: Revista Treino Científico, The Tactical Room
Academic Qualifications: University of Porto – Sports Faculty (focus Football)
National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (Byomedics & FC Barcelona)

Miguel Lopes

Football Coach: FC Porto Sub-17, Vitória SC, Umm-Salal SC (Qatar), SC Espinho, FC Vizela, AD Sanjoanense, FC Penafiel, Padroense FC , Dragon Force , FC Porto, AJEF Hernâni Gonçalves (Portugal)
Training Coordinator: FC Paços de Ferreira (Portugal)
Technical Director: Dragon Force (Portugal)
Academic Qualifications: University of Porto – Sports Faculty (focus Football)

Bruno Pivetti

Football Coach: EC Agua Santa, Náutico, Guarani, Chapecoense, Tombense, Goiás, PFC Ludogorets, EC Vitória, Athletico Paranaense
Special Moments: U20 Brazilian Championship winner: CA Paranaense
Publications: Periodização Tática. O Futebol Arte Alicerçado em Critérios – Bruno Pivetti (2012, Português)Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Sports; Sports and Physical Education School – São Paulo, Brazil; Exercise Physiology Specialization – Paulista Medicine School; Sports Management and Marketing MBA – Trevisan Business School;

Carlos Campos

Football Coach: FC Famalicão, Vitória SC, SC Braga, UD Leiria, Boavista FC, Dragon Force (FC Porto – Football Schools)
Publications: A Justificação da Periodização Táctica como uma Fenomenotécnica (2008)
Academic Qualifications: Degree in Physical Education and Sports by University of Porto – Sports Faculty (focus Football); Degree in Physical Education and Sports by University of Porto – Sports Faculty (focus Football)

João Mário Oliveira

Football Coach: SC Braga, Olympiacos, Real Club Celta de Vigo, Sheffield Wednesday FC, Swansea City AFC, Sporting CP, SC Braga, Beşiktaş JK, Al Ahli Saudi FC, Al-Wahda FC
Special Moments: Portuguese League Cup Winner (2007/2008): Vitória FC
Publications Soccer: Developing A Know-How – Carlos Carvalhal, Bruno Lage, João Mário Oliveira (2014, English)
Academic Qualifications: University of Porto – Sports Faculty (focus Football)

Jorge Maciel

Football Coach: Olympique Lyonnais, Valenciennes, Lille Olympique SC, FC Nantes, RC Celta de Vigo, SL Benfica, Al Ittihad Tripoli, Al Dhafra
Publications: Não Deixes Matar o Bom Futebol e Quem o Joga – Jorge Maciel (2011, Português)
Academic Qualifications: Degree in Physical Education and Sports by University of Porto – Sports Faculty (focus Football)

Julian B. Tobar

Football Coach: Tombense, Chapecoense, Joinville EC, CD Alagoano, CA Paranaense, Tombense FC
Publications: Periodização Táctica Julian Tobar (2018, Português); La Periodización Táctica es… Julian Tobar, (2018, Castelhano)
Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education – Federal University – Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Studied Physical Education and Sports in University of Porto – Sports Faculty (focus Football)

Nuno Amieiro

Football Coach: RD Águeda, GD Gafanha, FC Porto, Sanat Naft, Académica
Publications: “Defesa à Zona no Futebol. Um pretexto para reflectir sobre o «jogar»… bem, ganhando!” – Nuno Amieiro (Português); “Mourinho – Porquê tantas vitórias?” – Bruno Oliveira, Ricardo Barreto, Nuno Resende e Nuno Amieiro (Português);
Academic Qualifications: Degree in Physical Education and Sports by University of Porto – Sports Faculty (focus Football)

Pedro Valdemar

Football Coach: Vitória SC, Estoril Praia, FC Vizela, FC Penafiel, Boavista FC, AD Fafe, FC Arouca, Moreirense FC
Academic Qualifications: Degree in Physical Education and Sports by University of Porto – Sports Faculty (focus Football)

Renato Farinhas

Football Coach: RD Águeda, FC Pampilhosa, SC Salgueiros, Lusitânia de Lourosa, CD Estarreja, UD Oliveirense, CF União de Lamas
Academic Qualifications: Degree in Physical Education and Sports by University of Porto – Sports Faculty (focus Football)

Rui Sá Lemos

Football Coach:FC Vizela, FC Porto, Portimonense SC
Special Moments: U19 Portuguese League Winner (2); U19 Premier League International Cup winner (2)
Academic Qualifications: Degree in Physical Education and Sports by University of Porto – Sports Faculty (focus Football)

Simão Freitas

Football Coach: Shandong Luneng Taishan FC, FC Porto, Boavista FC, FC Penafiel, Desportivo Brasil;
Academic Qualifications: Degree in Physical Education and Sports by University of Porto – Sports Faculty (focus Football); PhD in Sports Science by University of Porto;

Vitor Matos

Football Coach: Liverpool FC, FC Porto, Shandong Luneng Taishan FC
Important Moments: Premier League Winner (2019/2020): Liverpool FC; UEFA Champions League Winner: Liverpool FC; FIFA Clubs World Cup Winner (2019): Liverpool FC; FA Cup (2021): Liverpool FC;
Academic Qualifications: Degree in Physical Education and Sports by University of Porto – Sports Faculty (focus
Football)

Vítor Severino

Football Coach: Al Nassr, Botafogo, FC Porto, Shakhtar Donestsk, Al-Duhail, Vitória SC
Special Moments: Qatar Emir Cup Winner: Al-Duhail; Ukrainian League Winner: Shakhtar Donestsk

Academic Qualifications: Degree in Physical Education and Sports Science – University of Coimbra; Master’s degree in Sports Training for children and youth – University of Coimbra; PhD in Sports Training – University of Coimbra;

Xavier Tamarit

Football Coach: Cádiz, Clube Universidad de Chile, CA Vélez Sarsfield, Southampton FC, Valencia CF, D. Alavés, CD Leganés, CA Independiente;
Publicações: What is Tactical Periodization? – Xavier Tamarit (2015, Inglês); Periodización Táctica vs Periodización Táctica: Vítor Frade aclara – Xavier Tamarit (2013, Castelhano), (2021, Inglês);
Academic Qualifications: Degree in Physical Activity and Sports by University of Valencia; Master’s degree in High Performance by University of Valencia;