Sports Science Department
THE SCIENCE OF DEVELOPING BETTER ATHLETES
From professional athletes down to our youth teams, MOBA's integrated Sports Science Department, under director Joshua Villalobos, works with players to get to their peak performance:
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Player testing and evaluations
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Strength and endurance training
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Athletic management
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Return to performance
- Sports nutrition
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Performance and development camps
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Performance education
Professional-Grade
MOBA's Sports Science Department is equipped to and actively trains professional athletes. That same level of expertise is also applied to our other programs to allow for each player at MOBA the opportunity to take advantage of this great resource. From the national teams to the youth, the benefits are clear.
THE VALUE OF SPORTS SCIENCE
Every player and age group can benefit from the use of Sports Science in training. From proper conditioning and injury prevention, to assessments and data for key performance tracking, athletes can tap into their full potential. From professional players, to youth, it's a winning feature here at MOBA Soccer Academy that adds value to every player's development.
STAFF
Joshua Villalobos, Ph.D., Director of Sports Science, Head Coach
Joshua holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science, a Bachelor of Arts in Health & Exercise Science, and is a National Strength and Conditioning Association certified Specialist. He is also the owner of Synergy Athletic Solutions, where he is specialized in training aspiring pro-athletes. His offerings include strength and endurance training, sports science testing, return to performance, athletic management, and sports nutrition.
Joshua has more than 10 years of extensive coaching experience and is USSF and United Soccer Coaches certified. Joshua has coached at different levels and clubs with last being the Academy Director for Southern Soccer Academy (SSA) and Head of Sports Science.
Joshua loves the game of soccer and has been playing since the age of 12. He played for the U17 Youth National Team and became a member of the residency program in Bradenton, Florida. Joshua played on a collegiate level at Furman University and on an international level for the U23 Puerto Rican and Men's National Team during Olympic and World Cup qualifying Campaigns.
Education:
- Bachelors in Exercise Science, Furman University
- Masters in Exercise Science, Georgia State University
- Concentration: Exercise Physiology
- PhD in Kinesiology (ongoing), Georgia State University
Certifications
- National Strength Conditioning Association Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
- Barcelona FC Innovation Training for Team Sports
- Barcelona FC Innovation Advanced Sport Nutrition
- United Soccer Coaches Maximizing Player Performance Using Technology and Science
Professional Affiliations
- American College of Sports Medicine
- National Strength Conditioning Association
- Barcelona FC Innovation
- United States Soccer Federation
- United Soccer Coaches
- Southern Soccer Academy Director & Head of Sport Science
Connect with Joshua: jvillalobos@mobasoccer.com
Phone: (470) 409-9393
