Research Associate
Lusófona University, Portugal
I am André Rebelo, PhD, Research Associate at Lusófona University. I’ve been working in professional elite sport for the past six seasons and currently serve as Head of Performance for the volleyball department at Sporting Clube de Portugal. My background combines strength and conditioning coaching, applied sports science, and high-performance athlete development. I hold a PhD in Physical Education and Sport, awarded with distinction and supported by prestigious scholarships from the European Commission and the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology. I’m passionate about integrating scientific research with real-world practice to optimize athlete conditioning, readiness, and recovery. As a published author, I’ve contributed to several peer-reviewed articles focused on training load, fatigue, and performance monitoring in elite sport.