Ispirilidis Ioannis

Associate Professor Ioannis Ispirilidis holds a PhD from the Democritus University of Thrace and specializes in football coaching and sports training theory. He teaches courses such as N411, N415, and N414 in the fall semester, and N412, N413 in the spring. His research focuses on soccer training methodologies, injury prevention, and performance optimization in athletes. His work includes studies on muscular imbalances, inflammatory responses post-soccer games, and flexibility training using Pilates. He has authored/co-authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2003, covering topics like proprioception training, anaerobic performance recovery, and aerobic capacity effects. His career includes coaching certifications from German and UEFA federations, and he maintains expertise in German, Italian, and Spanish languages.

• Education: PhD (2003, Democritus University), Postgraduate Diploma (1987, Cologne Sports School), BSc (1982, Aristotle University)
• Coaching Licenses: UEFA PRO (2007), German A-Lizenz (1990), B-Lizenz (1983)

Research highlights include pioneering studies on isokinetic training for soccer players and the acute effects of warm-up protocols. His lab (TRAINING) focuses on applied sports science with collaborations across European institutions. No awards are explicitly listed, but his extensive publication record indicates sustained academic contribution.