Juan Jesus Merce Cervera

Juan Jesus Merce Cervera is an Associate Professor at the Universitat de València, affiliated with the Department of Physical and Sports Science. His work is closely linked to the UIPD Sport Psychology Research Group, where he contributes to research in sports education and athlete development.

His research interests focus on the intersection of physical training, psychological motivation, and technical skill development in youth sports, particularly football. Key areas include:

• Sport Psychology
• Physical Education pedagogy
• Youth athlete development
• Motivational profiling in sports
• Football school systems
• Sports performance analysis

Dr. Merce Cervera earned his doctorate from the Universitat de València in 2003 with a thesis analyzing the technical, physical, and motivational characteristics in youth football academies (ages alevines, infantiles, and cadetes). His academic supervision was led by Dr. José Javier Mundina Gómez and Dr. Isabel Balaguer Solá.

While no recent publications are listed in the provided text, his research trajectory indicates a sustained focus on developmental sports science and educational methodologies within football training systems.

He has contributed to research through the UIPD Sport Psychology Research Group, which likely involves interdisciplinary collaboration in sports behavior and performance enhancement.