Meet the coaching staff

Meet the dedicated professionals who make CATV a club of excellence in Portuguese athletics.

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Ricardo Ferreira

President | Level I Athletics Coach

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  • President of CATV
  • Level I Athletics Coach
  • Technical coordination of schools
  • Athlete development & recruitment
  • Representation in national events
Ricardo Ferreira
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Ricardo Vitorino

VP | Level I Athletics Coach

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  • Co-founder, Furadouro Athletics Academy
  • Co-founder, SCUT Athletics Academy
  • Portugal international at IWAS
  • National Middle Distance & Walk Camp (2025)
  • Athletes at national & international championships
Ricardo Vitorino
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Vanessa Soares

Level I Athletics Coach

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  • Sprints & hurdles coach
  • Technical support to youth squads
  • Season planning & assessments
  • Participation in FPA trainings
  • Official competition support
Vanessa Soares
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Neusa Sampaio

Athletics Coach Intern Level I

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  • Support to youth groups
  • Continuous methodology training
  • Technical monitoring in sessions
  • Group management at meets
  • Parent/guardian communication
Neusa Sampaio
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Marta Conceição

Level I Athletics Coach

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  • Specialist in sport initiation
  • Motor development focus
  • Design of playful training sessions
  • Technical support at competitions
  • New athlete integration
Marta Conceição