Borja Ricart Luna

Borja Ricart Luna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Sciences at Universidad Católica de Valencia, where he teaches Team Sports II: Basketball and Volleyball in the Physical Activity and Sports Sciences degree program. He is also deeply embedded in elite sports, serving as a physical trainer for Valencia Basket and the Spanish national basketball team, and as Head of the Physical Preparation area and Alqueria Lab at Valencia Basket since 2023.

Education:

• Graduate in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, University of Valencia (2012–2016)
• Professional Master's Degree in High Performance in Team Sports (MASTERCEDE), University of Barcelona (2016–2018)
• University Master's Degree in Teacher Training, University of Valencia (2017–2018)
• University Master's Degree in Research and Intervention in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, University of Valencia (2018–2019)
• PhD in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, University of Valencia (2018–2021)

His research focuses on the evaluation of sports performance in basketball players, with an emphasis on practical applications in team sports. His work bridges academic inquiry and high-performance athletic training, particularly in basketball. Although no publications are listed, his research trajectory is clearly oriented toward performance diagnostics, training optimization, and scientific support in elite basketball environments.

Borja has extensive professional experience across various sports disciplines, having served as both physical trainer and coach. His leadership roles in Valencia Basket’s R&D and physical preparation units highlight his dual expertise in science and practice. He integrates research-driven methodologies into real-world athletic development, contributing to both academic education and elite sports performance.

He is actively involved in teaching and research without indication of part-time status, retirement, or former affiliation. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text.