Football Queensland has announced Professor Fabio Serpiello, a leading expert in sport and exercise science, as a speaker for the upcoming Coach Convention to be held on Saturday, 2 November and Sunday, 3 November as part of the inaugural Queensland Football Convention.
“Football Queensland is thrilled to welcome Professor Fabio Serpiello as a speaker for the 2024 Coach Convention, where he will share his world-class knowledge and insights on the role that sport science and technology play in advancing football,” Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci said.
“Professor Fabio’s academic and professional journey, including collaborations with world football giants such as Juventus, Real Madrid, and FC Barcelona, as well as his former role as the Head of Academy Sport Science at Melbourne Victory Football Club, makes him an invaluable resource for our attending coaches.
“His extensive contributions to sport science position him as a key leading figure for those looking to deepen their understanding of the game, with his expertise providing attendees with practical insights and strategies that can be applied both on and off the field.”
In his session, ‘The Future of Football Technology: Driving Innovation with Impact,’ Professor Fabio Serpiello will explore the current landscape of sports technology and provide insights on how to implement a decision-making framework to identify beneficial technologies, making it a key learning opportunity for coaches eager to embrace technology’s role in the game.
Serpiello has made significant contributions to the field of sport science since relocating from Italy to Australia in 2008 to pursue his Ph.D. With world-class knowledge gained from education and research across multiple countries, including studies at the University of Milan, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, and the University of Verona, Serpiello possesses a profound and innovative understanding of high-performance football and athlete sport science.
As a chief investigator, Serpiello has also successfully secured external research funding, including grants from FIFA, UEFA, and various top sporting clubs, as well as being the recipient of the prestigious João Havelange Research Scholarship, awarded by FIFA and the International Centre for Sport Studies (CIES).
Currently serving as a Non-Executive Board Director at VicSport and as the Director of Sport Strategy at CQ University, Serpiello has also played a key role in developing innovative programs, including one of the country’s first Masters of Sport and Exercise Science, a Graduate Certificate in Performance Analysis (Football), and, more recently, a Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning in partnership with the Western Bulldogs FC, further establishing his reputation as a leader in sport education and research.
Further announcements regarding additional speakers for the 2024 Queensland Football Convention will be made in the coming weeks.
In addition to the convention sessions, the Queensland Football Convention will also include a cocktail networking event at the Sunset Lounge at Suncorp Stadium for Brisbane Roar Men’s home opener against Sydney FC, and the Football in Queensland Awards Night at Brisbane City Hall.
Tickets are now on sale and selling fast with only a limited number of early bird discounted tickets available until this Sunday, 22 September for the 2024 Queensland Football Convention.
