Adam Owen Ph.D is a Welsh football coach specialising in the fitness and conditioning of players. Owen attained a doctorate in Sport Science through Lyon1 University in France, having previously completed his M.Phil degree in Sport & Exercise Science. Owen has produced many contemporary research publications & book chapters becoming a leading researcher in the area of 'Football Science'. Owen also holds the UEFA Professional Coaching Licence. As a player Owen started as a trainee at English League One team Wrexham having been signed by Brian Flynn. Upon leaving his hometown club as a player, he started coaching in their Academy programme. After obtaining a BSc degree in Sport & Exercise Science, the FA Fitness Trainers Award and the UEFA 'A' Licence Coaching Licence, Owen continued his playing career in the League of Wales with Newtown, Airbus UK F.C and Connahs Quay Nomads. During the 2001/2002 season he was selected to play for the Welsh University team in the British University Games playing against England & Scotland. During the 2003/2004 season Owen moved to Celtic as a coach for the Under-17 & Under-19 teams. 

September 5th, 1980 in (Age 44)