Scientist

Associate Professor at University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) | Member of the Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development (CIDESD) | Founder of the Skills4Genius sports program awarded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the Olympic Comittee of Portugal | Recipient of the 2018 Ruth B. Noller Award offered by the Creative Education Foundation, USA

Adam Centofanti is currently the Head of Fitness for the Seattle Sounders FC, having previously served as the Head of Academy Strength & Conditioning for Houston Dynamo FC. Formally with Melbourne City FC, Adam held various roles with the club including conditioning coach/sports scientist in the academy sector as well as overseeing the women’s performance program, achieving multiple championships. He currently holds a Masters in Sports Science (Football Performance) and an Undergraduate Degree in Sports Science. Adam is accredited as a Level 2 Coach by the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) and as a Sport Scientist by Exercise & Sport Science Australia (ESSA). Additionally, Adam also holds a B-License for coaching with the Football Federation Australia (FFA).