Richard Bucciarelli, R. Kin - Sports Scientist

Richard Bucciarelli, MS, B.Kin., R.Kin, CSCS, CSEP-CEP, USSF “A”, is a professional fitness coach, sports scientist and coach educator, and the owner of Speed Training, a sport-specific strength and conditioning company in Toronto. Richard has worked at some of the highest levels in the sport of soccer, both in Canada and internationally, including the Canadian National Women’s Soccer Teams and the Toronto FC Academy. Richard is presently completing his PhD in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences with a specialty in biomechanics of speed and acceleration training in soccer players, at the University of Guelph (expected 2021). He also works as a Professor in the Fitness and Health Promotion program at George Brown College, and in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Guelph-Humber.

In this episode, we talk about the missing piece in sports science, why he still has his R. Kin designation, and how the best investment you can make in your career is education. 

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SHOW NOTES

01’ Registered Kinesiologist Since 2016

02’ Worked as a soccer coach with local club during university

04’ Niched in soccer fitness

06’ Spark Notes of this career

08’ Don’t have as much money/resources as you think at the higher level

09’ Missing piece in sport science 

11’ Pilot fitness app with university soccer team 

13’ Matching athletes with coaches

17’ Why R.Kin Designation? 

21’ Investment you make in your education is the most valuable way to spend your money- invest in yourself

23’ Kinesiology in a profession- important for fitness professional/kinesiology ->

1) Very important to develop entrepreneurial skills - some ability to market/sell yourself - how are you going to add value to the company - or start your own business 

2) Stay up to date to technology 

28’ Advice for Kinesiology Students 

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Richard’s Website: https://www.soccerfitness.ca/ 

Richards Instagram: @richardbucciarelli

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