Athletic Bilbao HubAthletic Bilbao is changing its medical team with the arrival of Gontzal Beitia as the new specialist for the first team. This change occurs a week before the start of training for the new season.
What has happened?
Athletic Bilbao has decided to change its medical team and has appointed Gontzal Beitia as the new specialist for the first team. Beitia replaces Josean Lekue, who was previously in charge of the club's medical services.
Why is it important for Athletic Bilbao?
The decision to appoint Beitia as the new medical specialist for the first team was made by Josean Lekue, in his capacity as head of the club's medical services. Beitia has a 23-year career in Lezama and has worked as a doctor in different stages of the women's first team and Bilbao Athletic.
What experience does Gontzal Beitia have?
Gontzal Beitia graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the UPV in 1997 and later completed the MIR in Sports Medicine at the University of Barcelona. He is also a university professor of Human Physiology and Sports Physiology since 2007.
| Year | Position |
|---|---|
| 1997 | Graduated in Medicine and Surgery |
| 2007 | University professor of Human Physiology and Sports Physiology |
Gontzal Beitia's father, Gonzalo Beitia, was a former player for Athletic between 1955-60 and later worked as a youth coach at the club for several years. Manu Sarabia has highlighted Gonzalo Beitia's work as a coach, saying that «he is the best coach I have had, the one who taught me the most and to whom I owe the most»
