Alexandru Radu

Alexandru Radu is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching and Course Leader for the Sport Development and Coaching BA (Hons) program at the University of Worcester's School of Sport and Exercise Science. He holds an MSc in Sport Management from Northumbria University and dual degrees in Journalism/Mass Communication and Physical Education from 'Al.I. Cuza' University in Romania.

• Education:
• MSc Sport Management, Northumbria University (2003-2005)
• BA Journalism, 'Al.I. Cuza' University (1997-2001)
• BA Physical Education, 'Al.I. Cuza' University (1993-1997)

Research focuses on sports event management, Olympic movement dynamics, media-sport intersections, and basketball coaching methodologies. His APT Award (2005) recognizes excellence in teaching. Active as a national team coach (Romania Women's Senior/U20, Wales U18) and club coach (Worcester Wolves, Cardiff Archers).

Key publications include seminal textbooks on basketball coaching theory/practice and sport science applications. Served as Erasmus program faculty (2012-2014) at Lithuanian Sports University, conducting teaching/coaching exchanges.