Mikel Mesperuza Ruiz
Resumen profesional
PhD Candidate in Education with a strong background in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences. My research and professional interests center on the interplay between physical performance, psychosocial dynamics, and educational processes within sport and health-oriented contexts. I integrate applied experience in high-performance sport with research and teaching aimed at optimizing athletic performance and promoting well-being in academic and professional settings.
Datos destacados
11
11
years of professional experience
Experiencia
Movement Assessment and Training Specialist
Emen4sport
Bilbao
2022.11 - 2026.04
- Design and implementation of individualized performance programs in elite and institutional settings.
- Key projects: Bizkaia Firefighters, Universitario Bilbao Rugby, Basque Handball National Team, Metropolitano Hockey.
- Strength & Conditioning coach for elite football players (e.g., Yeray Álvarez, Jon Morcillo, Julen Jon Guerrero, Ander Capa).
- Experience working with university athletes across multiple sports, including tennis and basketball (current NCAA players).
- Performance training and support for Paralympic athletes, as well as endurance athletes (swimmers and long-distance runners).
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Surne Bilbao Basket
Bilbao
2022.04 - 2025.05
- Support physical preparation and performance monitoring of professional basketball athletes in Spain's ACB League.
- Collaborate with medical and coaching staff in training periodization, recovery protocols, and load management.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Bilbao Basket Foundation
Bilbao
2021.04 - 2023.05
- Lead performance programs for academy athletes (U16-U18 and National League Teams).
- Assistant S&C Coach for EBA League Team, overseeing load monitoring and injury prevention strategies.
- Coach, Pro-Bilbao Basket Camp
Leisure Time Educator
Bihotz Kantxa Project, Bilbao Basket Foundation
Bilbao
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Designed and conducted physical activity sessions to promote social inclusion and physical literacy in youth populations.
Basketball Coach / Multi-Sport Instructor
Jesuitas Loyola Indautxu
2015.09 - 2019.06
- Developed youth athletes' technical and tactical capacities and organized sport-specific training camps.
Formación
PhD - Education
University of Deusto
Bilbao, BI 2024.01 -
Master's Degree - Sport Performance: High Performance and Talent Development
INEFC
Barcelona, B 2023.10 - 2024.06
Bachelor's Degree - Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
University of Deusto
Bilbao, BI 2018.09 - 2022.06
Enfatiza tus habilidades clave
- Teamwork
- Learning ability
- Empathy
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Proactive attitude
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Experto
Basque
Experto
English
Intermedio avanzado
RESEARCH
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Información adicional
- Active collaboration with the Spanish Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (ASEPREB) in the organization of national conferences and professional events in recent years.
- Strong commitment to continuous professional development, regularly updating practical competencies through in-person training (e.g., EXOS Performance Mentorship Phase 1 & EXOS Perfomance Specialist, Isometric Strength Training – Sportsmith, Basketball Coaching License Level II, Load Monitoring with GPS Technology – Athletic Club).
- Strong collaboration skills within multidisciplinary sport science and coaching teams.
- Committed to evidence-based practice and effective knowledge transfer between academia and applied sport settings.
Cronología
PhD - Education
University of Deusto
2024.01 -
Master's Degree - Sport Performance: High Performance and Talent Development
INEFC
2023.10 - 2024.06
Movement Assessment and Training Specialist
Emen4sport
2022.11 - 2026.04
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Surne Bilbao Basket
2022.04 - 2025.05
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Bilbao Basket Foundation
2021.04 - 2023.05
Leisure Time Educator
Bihotz Kantxa Project, Bilbao Basket Foundation
2021.01 - 2022.01
Bachelor's Degree - Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
University of Deusto
2018.09 - 2022.06
Basketball Coach / Multi-Sport Instructor
Jesuitas Loyola Indautxu
2015.09 - 2019.06