Diego Araujo

Experience

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  Colegio la salle canoas

  Apr 2009 - Dec 2010

  Teacher

  The teaching of psychomotor skills, futsal and recreational activities.

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  Ativi Academia

  Dec 2012 - Apr 2017

  Partner

  As the gym's partner and coach, I oversaw a team of five trainers and implemented a methodology that combined traditional bodybuilding with functional training. Additionally, I also worked with my partner to develop sales plans for monthly membership fees, personal training services and opened a small fitness apparel shop within the gym.

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  Escola de Futebol Benfica Olivais/Expo

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2018

  Técnico Adjunto
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  Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

  Investigador
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  Sport Lisboa e Benfica Escolas de Futebol

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2025

  Head Football Coach

  Achievements:2024/2025: U-17 Women's team with 5 players called up to district squad. U-12 competed in the U-13 district league and U-9 team undefeated in the league.2023/2024: U-13 team competed in the U-14 district league, finishing 9th. Reached the final and semi-finals of two summer tournaments. Also led the U-8 team to a runner-up finish.2022/2023: U-13 team finished 3rd in the U-13 league. Led the U-11 team to a runner-up finish.2021/2022: The U-12 team successfully qualified for the District Championship play-offs.2020/2021: U-12 "B" Promoted 75% of players to the "A" team for the following season, demonstrating significant player development.With over seven years' experience as a Head Coach, I have had the privilege of contributing to the development of young talent at various youth levels. During this time I have worked with competitive teams at U13, U12, U11, U10, U9 and U8 levels, as well as leading goalkeeping development groups from U14 to U3.My responsibilities include the design and implementation of training programmes tailored to each level, focusing on the technical, tactical and mental development of the players. I have also worked to create a positive and inclusive team environment where each player is encouraged to reach their full potential. Show less

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  WeRun.pt

  Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  Técnico de logística
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  Sport Lisboa e Olivais

  Sept 2021 - Jan 2025

  Strength & Conditioning Coach

  As a Strength & Conditioning Coach for the U-17 and U-19 teams at Sport Lisboa e Benfica, I have developed and implemented training programmes aimed at maximising athletic performance and minimising injury risk. My role involves tailoring strength, speed, agility, and endurance routines to each athlete's specific needs, ensuring they reach their full potential.Key Responsibilities:Programme Development: Designed and refined strength and conditioning routines aligned with the athletes' developmental stages, focusing on individualised training based on physical and maturational assessments, including Peak Height Velocity (PHV).Injury Prevention & Management: Worked closely with physiotherapists to develop injury prevention strategies, which significantly reduced sports-related injuries. Created rehabilitation programmes to ensure safe recovery.Performance Monitoring: Established a tracking system to monitor training loads, Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE), and overall performance, allowing precise adjustments to optimise training outcomes.Team Collaboration: Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, including coaches and sports scientists, to ensure a cohesive approach to athlete development. Led reviews of training sessions and matches to align with the club's objectives.Key Achievements:Introduced a testing protocol to track and enhance athlete development, leading to personalised training plans and improved performance metrics.Successfully reduced injury rates among U-17 and U-19 athletes through targeted prevention strategies.Contributed to the progression of several athletes to professional levels, reflecting the effectiveness of the conditioning programmes. Show less

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  Quinta dos Frades Primary School

  Sept 2021 - Jan 2025

  Physical Activity and Sports Teacher

  Plan and teach basic motor skills and introduce students to a variety of physical and sports activities to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Encourage, correct, guide and assess children's progress. Maintain discipline, organise school sports events and collaborate with other educators, ensuring the safety of the children and communicating regularly with parents about the performance of the pupils.

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  TMF Kuwait

  Nov 2024 - now

  Head Football Coach

  Planning and delivering training sessions that combine technical, tactical and physical fundamentals with an approach that values the individual development of each player.