Sérgio M. Querido

Physical Performance Coach • Sports Scientist

This site aims to give a clear overview about my career, academic qualifications and activities developed in elite football, sports consulting and research areas. Briefly, I am a really passional coach, focused on being prepared for the challenges ahead. Therefore, it is very important to be in a constant learning process, undertaking new courses, being with the greatest mentors in the area and know about the current practices. Please, if you have any questions or concerns about the content of this site, use the info below to contact me.

  • Parede, Cascais, Lisboa, Portugal

ABOUT.

In 2010, I received a Sport Training Degree from Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior. After three years in labour market, aiming to increase the expertise on Sports Science and High Performance Methodologies, I began a Master (MSc) in High Performance Training from the University of Lisbon, Faculty of Human Kinetics which was completed in 2016 with the dissertation on “the influence of substitutions on elite football teams“. The need to increase knowledge on Sports Physiology and Sports Science led me to begin a Doctoral Program (PhD) at the University of Lisbon, Faculty of Human Kinetics in 2018 on “recovery methods and training optimization in elite football” that was finished in 2022 with an honorable classification, an approval unanimously with distinction and honors.

 

OTHER CERTIFICATION

Football Coach Certification, UEFA B, Federação Portuguesa de Futebol

FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, Fédération Internationale de Football Association

Technical Director Certification, Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude

Strength & Condition Certification, Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude

Pedagogical Competence Certification, Centro de Emprego e Formação Profissional

Basic Life Support and First Aid, Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa

FOOTBALL.

In the last years I have worked as Physical Performance Coach, Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Sports Scientist in elite football teams.
2024 - 2025
Portimonense Futebol SAD
Fitness Coach & Sports Scientist
2023 - 2024
JS Kabylie
Fitness Coach & Sports Scientist
2022 - 2023
UD Vilafranquense SAD
Fitness Coach & Sports Scientist
2020 - 2021
Gil Vicente FC SDUQ
Fitness Coach & Sports Scientist
2019 - 2020
Casa Pia AC SDUQ
Fitness Coach & Sports Scientist
2014 - 2019
CF Belenenses
Fitness Coach & Sports Scientist

CONSULTING.

Beside the experience in football clubes, I have also worked as a technical coordinator and/or consultant on High Performance, Injury and Rehabilitation, in clinics such as António Gaspar Physio Therapy & Performance and Hospital da Luz Lisboa. In addition, I have participated as lecturer on Sports Science, High-Performance Training, Physiology, and Football Coaching in conferences and in seminars organized by public universities and polytechnics such as Human Kinetics Faculty, Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior, School of Sport, and Leisure - Melgaço, Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Education – Coimbra, and University Institute of Maia – ISMAI. In 2022 I also lectured on UEFA Coaching Licenses in Leiria Football Association and in other private organizations.