About SPAIN RUSH-SPF
Let's learn more about our staff at SPAIN RUSH-SPF
Rubén Estelles - General Manager
UEFA A. He has worked abroad as director of soccer academies in countries such as Singapore, United Arab Emirates, USA.
David Sanz - Headcoach
UEFA PRO. He has been head coach of important Spanish academies such as Valencia C.F. He also worked as Technical Director Valencia CF Academy.
Óscar Suárez - Headcoach
UEFA PRO . Experience in Coordination of Trainers and Training in Valencia CF, Director of Methodology in Columbus Crew SC (USA). As 1st coach Valencia CF Women, 1st division (2009/2011 & 2018/2019)
Pablo Pérez - Football Director
UEFA PRO. Advanced course of training and methodology in football, Advanced course of analysis and scouting. He has experience as a coach in Levante UD, Cf San José, CF Torrelevante and Huracan Valencia CF.
Carlos de Lera - International Relation
Former Fundació Valencia CF Sporting Director during 12 years. He is in charge of sports events and training camps with international teams.
Paco Fernandez - Goalkeeper Coach
UEFA A. Coach of goalkeepers, former professional goalkeeper (Levante UD, Algeciras CF, Novelda CF, ...) still active, with a long career in different teams and as a coach in several schools.
Isar Bahri Wadhwa - Coach / Tutor
He has worked in India and USA. He lives in our sports residence and takes care of the player’s housing needs.
Vicente Linares - Coach
He is the coach in charge of the players' technification. In this way, players can perfect their individual technique.
Robin Haon - Physiotherapist
Graduated in Physiotherapy from CEU, INEF from the University of Montpellier & Master in Sports Physics. He is in contact with other sports such as rugby and fencing.
J.M. Periáñez - Fitness Coach
Graduate in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, Master in Injury Prevention and Sports Readaptation, in charge of the area of Physical reparation and Readaptation. Personal trainer and ex-player of Sevilla F.C.
Corentin Zevounou - Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy student at the CEU. Basketball, football and rugby player from Lyon, France.
Hugo Sanchez - Physiotherapist
Third year physiotherapy student at the CEU. Football, tennis and rugby player. Originally from Toulouse, France.
Laia Tatay - Operation Director
She is in charge of managing and administering the academy and solving any problem that players may have about VISA & legal situation.
Vega Alegre - Marketing Director
In charge of the academy life and football license management. She is in charge of helping the players with all the formalities they may need.
Ramón Cuello -Digital Development Designer
He is responsible for producing graphic arts and visual materials to effectively communicate information contained in all media platforms.
Noelia Herrero - Education Director
She has a degree in Teaching and Education. She is in charge of all issues related to the education of players and ensure the educational progress of these athletes.
Mahiro Hasegawa - International Relation
UEFA B. He has a sports formation. He is in charge of the academy's international relations with Japan.
Silvia Safont - Spanish Teacher
She is our Spanish teacher at the academy. She prepares the players to be able to understand Spanish in the trainings with the local clubs and in their daily life in Valencia.
Francisco Igual - Driver
The academy has its own fleet of vehicles and drivers to transport the players to their training sessions and matches.
Olivia Diaz - Bus Driver
The academy has its own fleet of vehicles and drivers to transport the players to their training sessions and matches.
Alfonso Plata - Driver
The academy has its own fleet of vehicles and drivers to transport the players to their training sessions and matches.
Carmen Camacho - Transport Coordinator
The academy has its own fleet of vehicles and drivers to transport the players to their training sessions and matches.
Alejandro Falco - Driver
The academy has its own fleet of vehicles and drivers to transport the players to their training sessions and matches.
About SPF Sport Management & Fulham Football Academy
Jonathan Garcia - Physiotherapist
He's the physio of the academy for Fulham players. He has experience as a sports physiotherapist in other football clubs.
UEFA A. He is the coach of U16 Female in Valencia C.F., he has experience abroad as a coach (China).
our international relations
Mahiro Hasegawa - International Relation
UEFA B. He has a sports formation. He is in charge of the academy's international relations with Japan.
Xavi Lin (TungYing Lin) - International Relation
He's our Taiwan Official Partner. He is fluent in different languages such as English, Korean & Mandarin Chinese. He is in charge of the academy's international relations with Chineese- speaking countries.
Juan Felipe Rodriguez – Gerente General SPF Colombia
MBA International Sports Management Valencia CF & European University Miguel de Cervantes. Business administrator from the Universidad de la Sabana and current president of our club.
Masaki Hirakawa - International Relation
MSA Global Management. He is the chief executive of Masaki Sports Academy in Japan. He was ex-professional goalkeeper player in Japan too.
Our History
About SPF Sport Management
2016
SPF Sport Management was born in 2016, with the following initial services:
1. International football academy (2 types of programs)
2. Realization of Tournaments
At the beginning of the project and during the same 2016-2017 football season, there were 4 workers.
2017
The company managed the first edition of the SPF-Vila del Puig Men's Tournament. In June 2017, during 3 days and with the participation of 12 teams and more than 250 players.
2018
At the end of 2017 it is extended to the following services for the current 2017-2018 season:
1. International football academy (4 types of programmes)
2. Realization of Tournaments
3. Group management (3 services: pre-season stages, training camps/football tours and camps with displacement)
4. University training for groups
5. Carrying out training with displacement
As a result, the number of employees has been increased to 13.
2019
This year the soccer academy is hosting more than 35 players in the annual program and more than 50 players in the short program, with an average stay of 1 month. These players come from more than 20 different nationalities.
Football and much more...
SPF Sport Management is a sports development consultancy specialized in management, coordination and implementation of projects for public and private entities aimed at optimizing and managing activities and sports facilities.
