Efthymios Kyprianou, was born in Limassol Cyprus. He holds a Sports Science degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and an MSc in Sports Coaching & Management from Kingston University, London. He is currently a PhD Candidate at John Moores Liverpool university. Efthymios is also in the process of acquiring a UEFA A’ coaching diploma. He is a professional Sport Scientist and Strength & Conditioning Coach, mainly focused on football and has been working for years with major clubs and teams such as the Cyprus National Team, AEL FC, Apollon Limassol FC and Apollon Ladies FC. Presently, he is working as a football physiologist for Aspire Academy and the Qatar Football Association. His research area focuses on testing and monitoring football players and maximizing their performance.