Area: Sevilla FC Academic Chair

This section is where we describe the various actions carried out by the Sevilla FC Chair – UPO: University, Business, and Sports.

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The Hispania FA Academy of Puerto Rico participated in the Players Academy program of Sevilla FC

A group of players from the Hispania FA Academy of Puerto Rico participated in an immersive experience through the Players Academy Program, driven by the Sevilla FC Innovation Center.

During their stay, the 19 players, accompanied by a coordinator, two coaches, and a group of parents, had the opportunity to train with the club’s coaches under the Sevilla FC youth academy methodology, enjoying a unique experience that allowed them to delve into the world of elite football.

Additionally, the visitors toured the facilities at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Sports City, gaining insight into the daily operations and inner workings of Sevilla FC. They also had the chance to meet Sevilla Atlético player and Puerto Rican international Leandro Antonetti, who shared his experience in the city. Likewise, Sevilla FC D player Fabián Rodríguez encouraged his fellow countrymen to keep striving for their dream of becoming professionals.

During the training sessions, the players worked on refining their skills and participated in various theoretical sessions designed to enrich their experience with knowledge and a deeper understanding of the professional football world.

The program also included attending a LaLiga match at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, where the Puerto Rican visitors had the chance to experience the stadium’s vibrant atmosphere and the high level of competition in Spanish football. 

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Celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Antonio Puerta Academy

Sevilla FC Genuine Wraps Up a Busy Week Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities

This Tuesday, Sevilla FC Genuine concluded a week of intense activity marking the December 3rd celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Following last week’s shared training session with the first team, Salvador Bernal’s squad paid a heartfelt visit to the students of the Antonio Puerta Football School.

The event, held at the school’s training grounds within the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Sports City, was filled with laughter, shared games, camaraderie, and encouragement for the school’s students.

A few days earlier, the Antonio Puerta Football School had also welcomed several members of Sevilla FC’s first team. It’s worth noting that children born between 2011 and 2020 still have the chance to join the school’s activities across its various categories. For more information, visit this link.

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The Swedish forward Sebastián Fineman makes his debut with Sevilla FC

Sevilla FC D, the club’s international team, has added a new signing with the arrival of Sebastian Fineman. The Swedish forward has already joined the team’s ranks and experienced his first training sessions under the guidance of Óscar Olomo and his coaching staff.

“I’m feeling great. I’m enjoying the city and the team. There are good teammates and coaches. We have good chemistry. So far, I’m really enjoying it. It’s much warmer here than in Sweden. You know, back there it’s snow and all that during winter, but I like warm weather, so it’s not a problem for me,” he shared about his first impressions at the club.

The player has already set himself the goal of learning Spanish for a smoother integration, although he appreciates the positive atmosphere with his teammates and the coaching staff led by Óscar Olomo: “It’s a big change, of course. I have to adapt and try to learn a bit of Spanish so I can communicate with my teammates. We try to communicate with gestures and simple words, so it’s going well.”

Fineman, who describes himself as “a good finisher and a strong player,” acknowledges that playing for Sevilla FC is a great opportunity: “Being part of this means a lot. It’s a big club, and it’s a great chance for me to show what I can do on the field, and I hope everything goes well.” Finally, he highlighted that Jesús Navas is a source of inspiration for him: “He’s a true club legend, he’s done so much and is the face of the club, and I enjoy watching him play.”

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Sevilla FC signs a collaboration agreement with the Future Falcons Program

The agreement was formalized in the presence of the program director, Ghassan Felemban, and the president of the Spanish club, José María del Nido Carrasco. Under the terms of the agreement, Future Falcons players will have the opportunity to participate in trials with Sevilla FC. The collaboration will also extend to coaches and executives, who will benefit from internships at the Spanish club. Additionally, the agreement includes support for technical and medical services, as well as access to Sevilla FC’s facilities and training grounds. The collaboration will allow Sevilla FC scouts and coaches to be present at the Al Abtal Cup, in which the Spanish club will also compete.

Saudi women’s national team assistant coach Ahod Aamari recently participated in an internship with Sevilla FC through the program this past August. Sevilla FC is one of the most important clubs in Spain, having competed in La Liga for 78 seasons, winning the league title once and the Copa del Rey five times. In European competitions, Sevilla holds the record for UEFA Europa League titles, with seven wins, along with a UEFA Super Cup title. Romeo Jozak, the technical director of the Future Falcons program, expressed his satisfaction with the agreement, stating that it will open new paths for program players and staff, especially given Sevilla’s status as a prominent club in both Spanish and European football.

He also expressed his gratitude to the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and its president, Mr. Yasser Al-Misehal, for their strong support and ongoing oversight, which has enabled the program to achieve several of its goals aligned with the Federation’s vision. Jozak added, “The players and technical team of the program will be able to gain invaluable experience at a renowned Spanish club like Sevilla, whose academy is highly regarded for its ability to develop young talent. Through this partnership, they will participate in training sessions and play matches, as well as receive development opportunities for coaches and administrators to broaden their experience.”

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Open day session at the Goalkeeping Academy

The Sevilla FC Innovation Center has launched an initiative called the “Sevilla FC Goalkeeping Academy,” designed to provide comprehensive training for football goalkeepers. This project covers technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects, with the goal of improving both the athletic performance and personal development of goalkeepers.

After the initial weeks, which were reserved for registered participants, an open house session was held, and it was a great success. The academy, based on Sevilla FC’s methodology, is aimed at goalkeepers from the pre-benjamín (U8) category to senior level, and is open to individuals, clubs, schools, and semi-professional players.

The academy focuses on both the individual and collective development of goalkeepers, with a comprehensive approach involving club coaches and support from the Sevilla FC R&D Department. Although a few spots are still available, those interested can find more information on the Sevilla FC Innovation Center website.

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Sevilla FC Chair Present at the XVI UPOEmprende Awards

This week, the XVI UPOEmprende Awards were presented at the Pablo de Olavide University, an initiative that aims to promote the entrepreneurial spirit among university community members, fostering the formation of entrepreneurial teams and the establishment of innovative companies based on knowledge and/or research results developed at the university. This competition has seen the participation of Sevilla FC for the third consecutive year, sponsoring one of the awards through the Sevilla FC Chair: University, Business, and Sport.

Out of the 80 initiatives presented, 17 were selected for the final presentation of the projects, which took place last Tuesday. Subsequently, in an event presided over by the rector of Pablo de Olavide University, Francisco Oliva, and with the institutional representation of Pablo Blanco on behalf of Sevilla FC, the jury’s decision and the award ceremony took place, including the ‘company established at Pablo de Olavide University’ award, sponsored by the Sevilla FC Chair. The winning project proposed the creation of a company dedicated to the manufacture and distribution of reusable silicone anti-drug covers, designed to protect consumers from chemical submission in certain environments.

The winners of the different categories will have free access to the accommodation services of the Andalusian Centers for Entrepreneurship (CADE); sponsorship of university entrepreneurial talent by the Association for Business Development and Technology Transfer of Dos Hermanas (TIXE) and the Federation of Industrialists and Merchants of Alcalá de Guadaíra (FICA); free access for six months to the business accommodation services of the Sevilla Chamber of Commerce’s Business Incubation Network; and the opportunity to apply for the SPUTNIK entrepreneurship promotion program. From Sevilla FC, we congratulate the 8 winning projects in the 7 categories called.

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The seminar series on physical and sports performance at UPO has concluded

During April and May, three seminars on physical and sports performance were held at the facilities of the Pablo de Olavide University, led by the Head of Physical and Sports Performance R&D at Sevilla FC and PhD candidate Carmen Serrano Cañadillas.

In the seminars, the main results of the latest articles published in high-impact journals (indexed in the Journal Citation Report – JCR) in the field of “Sport Science” were presented and discussed, primarily with the aim of analyzing or improving physical and sports performance.

During the first seminar, held on April 11th, the results of articles published in March were presented. Out of all the reviewed publications, 22 articles were selected. One of the initial topics addressed in this first seminar was the role of the “Sport Scientist.” Questions were raised about what a sport scientist is, what training and experience they should have, what tasks they should perform, and in which areas they should operate within the sports institution. Additionally, the seminar explored the degree of relationship a sport scientist should have with other professionals involved in the sports phenomenon, including coaches and athletes.

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During the second seminar, held on April 25th, three fundamental topics were addressed: evaluation of physical and sports performance, the effect of endurance and repeated sprint training, and the effect of strength training. In the first block, three articles were used to first reflect on the necessity of evaluating athletes’ performance and then to examine the methods and means used in the evaluation processes, as well as the variables considered important for obtaining sufficient information on potential performance changes.

The third seminar was held on May 15th and covered different thematic blocks. During April, a significant number of studies were published related to quantifying the training and match load in football players. Another important topic to consider when scheduling the training load during a week is deciding when to introduce the rest session (MD+1 or MD+2) or how to manage the weekly training load between players who participate more in the match (starters) and those who participate less or not at all (non-starters).

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Diploma of Expertise in Tactical Analysis and Research in Invasion Sports

The title of Tactical Analysis and Research in Invasion Sports has now reached its third edition at Pablo de Olavide University, one of the strategic training partners of the Sevilla FC Innovation Center, which participates as a collaborating entity and educator. This course, starting on May 29 and ending on June 21, is presented as innovative training that delves into a key figure for the success of team sports, that of the analyst. The student will be able to acquire analytical skills and the ability to create and interpret useful scientific data, as well as a strategy for understanding the functional logic of invasion sports in order to improve performance.

This course is part of the Sevilla FC Chair: university, company, and sport, which the club maintains at UPO. Through this training, the student will also learn to design research within observational methodology by applying the statistical techniques of this approach. For further information and to proceed with pre-registration, click on this link.

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“EcoFit Proteinlab” the winning business idea of the III Hackathon UPOemprende

The third edition of the competition, organized by the Vice-Rectorate of Institutional Relations and Foundations of Pablo de Olavide University, through the General Directorate of Employability and Entrepreneurship, and Andalucía Emprende, has involved 19 students, distributed across six multidisciplinary teams. Throughout the day, they worked to respond to the challenge posed by M2R Agrofarm, focusing on providing creative solutions based on the circular economy within the food sector.

‘EcoFit Proteinlab,’ a business idea based on producing meat from stem cells with high nutritional value, emerged as the winning concept. This initiative not only aims to offer a quality food product but also seeks to reduce production and distribution costs, decrease CO2 emissions associated with traditional livestock farming, and improve animal welfare.

The winning team had the privilege of being mentored by José Luis Fuentes from the CADE of Alcalá de Guadaira. The team comprised María Yórquez García, a bilingual student in Business Administration and Management; José Ramón Caballos Valle, a student of Biotechnology; and Miryam Amian Nuñez, a student of Finance and Accounting.

In addition to the mentors from Andalucía Emprende, who provided guidance and technical support throughout the day, participants also received assistance from expert ‘helpers.’ These ‘helpers’ came from collaborating entities such as Fusión Startups, the Innovation Center of Sevilla FC, and the UPO Entrepreneurship Club.

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Physical and Sports performance update seminar

his Thursday, a Physical and Sports Performance Update Seminar will be held at Pablo de Olavide University (UPO), organized by the Innovation Center of Sevilla FC. Within UPO itself, there is the Sevilla FC Chair: University, Business, and Sports, where this seminar is situated, aiming to delve into the role of scientists in sports sciences and the effect, dosing, and control of training.

The seminar will take place from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in Building 11, Classroom 4, at UPO, and will feature David Rodríguez Rosell (Coordinator of Physical and Sports Performance at the R&D&I Area of Sevilla FC) and Carmen Serrano Cañadillas (PhD student in Sports Science).

Registration is completely free and can be done through this link.

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Infografías galardonadas en la `Categoría Deporte´ de la III Edición de los Premios Blasco Garzón

Unos galardones encuadrados dentro de la ‘Cátedra Sevilla FC: Universidad, Empresa y Deporte’ que el club creó en la UPO. El Sevilla FC, a través de su Innovation Center, reconoce mediante estos premios la excelencia de los mejores trabajos Fin de Grado y Fin de Máster que presentan los distintos alumnos matriculados en la UPO, tanto en títulos oficiales como en formación permanente. Con esta iniciativa, el club pretende fomentar el estudio, la iniciación a la investigación y la transferencia de conocimiento en distintos campos del saber, cumpliendo con los objetivos primordiales de su Innovation Center.

Como novedad en esta edición, los finalista han tenido que generar una infografía del trabajo presentado:

Infografía TFM – Categoría Deporte

Efectos del Entrenamiento de Fuerza en Jugadoras Jóvenes de Fútbol Carmen Serrano Cañadillas

Infografía TFG – Categoría Deporte

Influencia del Pico de Velocidad Máxima de Maduración y la Edad Relativa en la Edad Escolar–María Cabello Fernández

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The III Blasco Garzón Awards were presented at Pablo de Olavide University

This Thursday, the award ceremony for the Blasco Garzón Awards, now in their third edition, was held in the press room of Pablo de Olavide University (UPO). These awards are part of the ‘Sevilla FC Chair: University, Business, and Sports’ established by the club at UPO. Through its Innovation Center, Sevilla FC recognizes the excellence of the best Bachelor’s and Master’s thesis presented by students enrolled at UPO, both in official programs and in continuing education. With this initiative, the club aims to promote study, initiate research, and transfer knowledge in various fields, in line with the primary objectives of its Innovation Center.

In this third edition, the winners were Pablo Quintana Sarti (Best Master’s Thesis in Business Category), Carmen Serrano Cañadillas (Best Master’s Thesis in Sports Category), Ana Marín Vázquez (Best Bachelor’s Thesis in Business Category), and María Cabello Fernández (Best Bachelor’s Thesis in Sports Category). Additionally, the Chair’s Council awarded an honorable mention to student Ane Fradua Ruiz de Azua.

Apart from Pablo Blanco, the event was attended by Laura López de la Cruz, Vice-Rector for Institutional Relations and Foundations, and Executive Vice-President of UPO Foundations, and Javier Gálvez González, Director of the Sevilla FC Chair. The Manuel Blasco Garzón Award pays tribute to the memory of the former president of Sevilla FC, under whose leadership the club achieved significant sporting success and notable social and institutional advancements. Not to forget, he was the one who welcomed a young man destined to write the best pages of the club’s history into his board: Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. Furthermore, Blasco Garzón was a ubiquitous figure in Seville’s social and cultural life of the time, serving, among other roles, as president of the Ateneo de Sevilla and promoting projects aimed at raising the cultural level in neighborhoods and contributing to citizens’ education, thereby aiding the fight against illiteracy.