Bio For Luca Gatteschi, MD Luca Gatteschi MD received his degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Florence, Italy.   He specialized in Sports Medicine at the University of Chieti, Italy.   He worked as a teacher assistant in the "Science of Nutrition Course" at the Physical Activity Science Department at the University of Florence from 1998 to 2003.  Since 1994, he has been the Coordinator of the Medical Section of the Technical Sector of Italian Football Federation, and he is one of the Teachers of the School of Technical Sector of FIGC: UEFA A and UEFA B coaching courses, and Physical Trainer courses. From 1998 to 2010 he served as the team doctors of Italian National Women Football Team (Under-19 and first team). He is also the team doctor of Italian Football Men National Team (first team) since 2008. He was a member of medical staff of Italian Football Men National Team winner of the 2006 World Cup, and the Doctor of Italian Football Team Women's Under-19 National Team winner of the 2008 European Championship.  He is member of the Italian Society of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Wellness (SINSEB), and of the American College of Sports Medicine.