Riccardo Villa is the founder and owner of Obiettivo Performance, a sports training company founded with the goal of revolutionizing the athletic training industry in Italy, and the Upgrade Training Center in Vimercate (MB).

He received his bachelor's degree in Sports and Exercise Science in 2019 from Sacred Heart Catholic University.

As Executive Director of the NSCA Global Chapter Italy, Riccardo promotes educational standards of excellence and supports the professional growth of athletic trainers and physical therapists in Italy.

Riccardo Battioli is currently a PhD student in Exercise and Sport Sciences at the University of Milan, where he is involved in the study of neuromuscular responses to training stimuli and sports performance enhancement.

CSCS certified, Riccardo has solid experience in designing evidence-based training programs and using assessment tests to optimize athletic performance. He has worked as an athletic trainer for several volleyball teams, from youth sectors to collaborations with top teams, currently including a Serie A club. He has also gained international experience by participating in prestigious conferences and collaborations.

Its goal is to contribute to the growth of Strength and Conditioning in Italy by fostering dialogue between scientific research and practical application.

Antonio Squillante is Assistant Professor at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, where he teaches in the Master of Science in Athletic Training degree program. He currently serves as Head of Sports Performance and Training for the U.S. National Track Cycling Team. He holds a PhD in Muscle Physiology from the University of Southern California. Since 2023, Antonio has been a member of the Board of Directors of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Nicola Nasatti is a Strength & Conditioning Specialist with a solid academic background in exercise science and a master's degree. Committed to continuing education, he regularly participates in conferences and courses. Owner of N Personal Fit Life, a gym dedicated to personalized training programs, he focuses on a scientific approach to improving physical performance and wellness.

He has significant experience in the athletic training of international athletes and Olympians, developing programs tailored to high-level needs. His goal is to promote the professionalization of the industry and apply his expertise to maximize athlete performance and athletic training progress.

Lorenzo Bonazza specializes in physical training for military and law enforcement personnel, with an academic background that includes a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and a Master's degree in Sport and Exercise Management. NSCA TSAC-F certified, he represents a benchmark in the field of Tactical Strength and Conditioning.

Since 2023, it has collaborated in a private capacity with members of some of the most prestigious and operational units of the Italian Armed Forces, including the 2nd Mobile Brigade of the Carabinieri, the “Folgore” Parachute Brigade and the “Serenissima” Lagunari Regiment. In addition, he supports trainees of the training schools for officers and non-commissioned officers of the Armed Forces. Thanks to his experience, Lorenzo develops tailor-made training programs that meet the specific operational needs of these professionals, ensuring that their level of physical fitness is up to the daily challenges.

With solid operational experience and an evidence-based approach, its goal is to optimize the work performance and readiness of operators, contributing to the safety and success of their missions.