Matthew Gherardi

Matthew Gherardi is a Postgraduate University Teacher in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy at Loughborough University's School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. He holds an MSc in Sports Coaching from Liverpool John Moores University and a Bachelor's in Football Coaching and Management from UCFB Etihad Campus. His research focuses on care in sports coaching, with current doctoral studies supervised by Dr. Ed Cope and Professor Sophia Jowett.

Education:

• BSc Football Coaching and Management (UCFB Etihad Campus, 2017-2020)
• MSc Sports Coaching (Liverpool John Moores University, 2022)

Research Interests: Explores compassionate coaching practices, youth athlete development, and pedagogical strategies in physical education. His master’s thesis investigated the role of care in sports coaching environments.