Miguel Sousa - Director of Sports Performance

Miguel Sousa, originally from Portugal, is a dedicated strength and conditioning coach and massage therapist with over 10 years of experience in sports performance. He currently serves as the Director of Sports Performance at Combine Academy, where he oversees the performance management of athletes across various sports programs and is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for basketball.

 

Prior to his role at Combine Academy, Miguel worked with high-level professional basketball teams in Europe. He spent two years in Sweden with Nässjö Basket, and prior to that, he coached in his home country of Portugal with Sampaense Basket and Ovarense Basquetebol. Miguel has also worked privately with multiple NBA and EuroLeague players, enhancing their performance and recovery strategies.

 

In addition to his professional roles, Miguel is the Executive Vice President of the Portuguese Basketball Strength and Conditioning Association. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports Sciences and Physical Education and a master’s degree in High Performance Training for Sports, with a specialization in training methodology for basketball and soccer.

 

Miguel is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach with Distinction (RSCC*D) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist (LMBT) by the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy, along with multiple other specializations that enhance his expertise.