Dr Sergio Lara-Bercial is Professor of Sport Coaching and Youth Sport at Leeds Beckett University, Vice-President of the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE), and a leading international scholar in coach development and youth sport. His work bridges research and practice globally, supporting organisations such as the IOC, FIFA, UEFA, FIBA, World Athletics, Special Olympics and UNICEF to design evidence-informed, ethical, and inclusive coaching systems.