Experience with top clubs and the importance of ice baths in physical recovery
Márcio Sampaio, a renowned fitness coach with a solid career at some of the world's top football clubs, is the latest addition to LOTI's team. With impressive experience in leading clubs like Sporting Clube de Portugal, SL Benfica, Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Fenerbahçe (Turkey), and Flamengo (Brazil), Márcio brings a deep understanding of the importance of ice baths in physical recovery and optimizing sports performance./span>
During his career, Márcio worked with elite athletes, witnessing firsthand how ice baths help in injury prevention and rapid muscle recovery after intense efforts. His experience at globally renowned clubs, working alongside world-class players, allowed him to gain unique knowledge on physical recovery, with ice baths standing out as one of the most effective tools.
Márcio Sampaio has an outstanding educational background and a wide range of skills, including:
• UEFA B, currently completing UEFA A
• Master’s in Physical Preparation and Recovery from UCAM Madrid
• Postgraduate in Sports Performance from Universidade Europeia
• Master’s in Sports Big Data
• FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine
• Specialist in Sports Thermography by Thermohuman
Additionally, Márcio has held key positions such as Assistant Coach, Fitness Coach, Physiologist, Specialist in Physical Recovery and Injury Prevention, also excelling in athlete load monitoring and optimization through cutting-edge technology like GPS and thermography.
Márcio Sampaio’s integration into LOTI's project reinforces the company’s commitment to bringing in the best professionals to share their technical knowledge on ice baths and their positive impact on athletes' recovery and performance. With Márcio's expertise, LOTI is now even better positioned to offer top-tier recovery solutions for athletes and individuals looking to maximize their physical well-being.
Márcio Sampaio has an impressive career, having worked with top-tier clubs both in Portugal and internationally. In Portugal, he was part of the technical teams at Sporting Clube Olhanense, Sporting Clube de Braga, União Desportiva de Leiria, Sporting Clube de Portugal, and Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Internationally, his experience includes clubs such as Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Fenerbahçe (Turkey), Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Brazil), Servette FC (Switzerland), Al Shabab (Saudi Arabia), Partizani (Albania), Al Sharjah FC (UAE), and El Zamalek (Egypt).
Throughout his career, Márcio has achieved several major trophies, including:
• 2023/2024 - World Guinness Record, Saudi Arabian Cup, Saudi Super Cup, Saudi Arabian Championship
• 2022/2023 - Turkish Cup
• 2019/2020 - South American Super Cup, Brazilian Super Cup, Taça Guanabara, Carioca Championship, Brazilian Championship, Copa Libertadores, Club World Cup Runner-up (Qatar)
• 2018 - Saudi Super Cup
• 2017/2018 - Portuguese League Cup
• 2015/2016 - Portuguese Super Cup
• 2014 - Egyptian Championship, Egyptian Cup, Egyptian Super Cup
• 2008/2009 - UEFA Intertoto Cup
Márcio Sampaio worked closely with coach Jorge Jesus since 2007/08, following him through several prominent teams over the years, including SC Braga, SL Benfica, Flamengo, and Al Hilal. This collaboration allowed him to acquire a strategic view of sports recovery and performance, solidifying his role as one of the most influential figures in the physical preparation of elite teams.
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