About me

"A coach who combines science, pedagogy, and passion."

My philosophy represents an example of resilience, perseverance, and discipline, essential values ​​that I instill in my players to help them overcome any obstacle.

Current Position

Football Coach and Sports Coach at Prince Mohammad Bin Fadh University (Saudi Arabia), one of the top universities in the Middle East and Asia.

Coaching Excellence

Elevating performance through tactical leadership and football and education.

Global Coaching

With experience across multiple continents, I develop players and teams at all levels, focusing on physical preparation and performance analysis for optimal growth.

Player Development

My approach combines modern techniques and personalized coaching to enhance skills, ensuring players reach their full potential in competitive environments.

Coaching Experience

With 14 years of global coaching expertise, I specialize in player development and performance enhancement.

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Academic Experience

My academic journey has been a transformative experience, marked by a series of remarkable opportunities that have shaped my professional aspirations and enriched my understanding of the world. In 2020, I was honored to receive scholarships from the Ministry of Science and Technology of Colombia and Colfuturo, which played a pivotal role in advancing my education. These scholarships not only alleviated the financial burden associated with pursuing higher education but also served as a validation of my efforts and ambitions in the field of sports studies.

Throughout my time in Germany, I had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse cohort of international students, each bringing unique perspectives and experiences from their own countries. This exchange of ideas and cultures fostered a collaborative learning environment, enhancing my capacity for critical thinking and expanding my worldview. We shared not only our academic interests but also our love for football, discussing how it serves as a universal language that transcends borders.

Achievements and Recognitions

My career is marked by achievements and recognitions that support my commitment to excellence and innovation as a football coach

Trained football players

Awards received

Special Recognitions

14+

Years of Experience

Countries Coached

8+

Players Developed

1000+

57000+

Training Hours

5+

Awards Received

3+

Championships Won

Links of Interest

Association of the Neurocognitive Variable of Attention and Decision Making in Base Football Players U9 to U12 of Club Atlético Bucaramanga S.A

Degree project in SSRN

Álvaro Ardila, exchange student: an example of perseverance and passion for football

University of Concepcion (Chile)

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Read my BA thesis. Physical Education and Sports

University Cooperative of Colombia

International Journal of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education

IJARIIE (India)

Coaching Excellence

Elevate your game with expert coaching and performance analysis.

Player Development & Speaker

Tailored training programs to enhance skills and tactical understanding for all levels.

Team Performance

Strategic coaching to improve teamwork, tactics, cognitive and overall performance on the field.

"I met Alvaro when we were both students at UCC, Bucaramanga. He is a dedicated student of Sport Science and possesses such enthusiasm and commitment to football coaching with a focused approach to his teaching and professional development. I regularly met Alvaro for informal English lessons and his dedication to self-improvement, supporting his students, and his passion to excel in his chosen profession were undeniable. Alvaro is unwavering in his dream to become a professional football coach for the Colombian national team, something that I have no doubt he will achieve."

Laura S.

"Alvaro is a great professional, excellent student, always being trained and working with the latest quality methods in training, works in a team, is creative, has many ideas and innovative, is an excellent football coach."

Stewart B.

★★★★★

★★★★★

Professional & Academic References

In Memory of Horst Wein

My mentor, friend and master of youth football. His revolutionary FUNINO method continues to inspire my coaching philosophy.