Asian refs focus in AFC conference

Toshio Utsumi Kuala Lumpur: FIFA / AFC referee fitness instructor Toshio Utsumi will shed light on the physical prowess of Asian referees when he delivers his talk as one of the main speakers at the 4th AFC Conference 2011 on Science and Football Medicine here in the capital of Malaysia on 18-20 March 2011. His main presentation will be a lecture entitled “2010 FIFA World Cup: The Referee’s Fitness Preparation - An In-Depth Explanation of Protocol and Methodologies” which will take place on March 18. The Japanese expert will also make two symposium appearances to present his findings entitled “2008-2010 Referees’ Fitness Data Analysis: Physical Data Summary Comparing FIFA and AFC” and “2010 FIFA World Cup Match Data Analysis: Physical Data Summary Comparing AFC and Other Confederations”. Utsumi is currently working in FIFA as a Refereeing Assistance Program (RAP) Physical Fitness Instructor and AFC Elite Referee Fitness Instructor. He has vast experience in conducting physical conditioning training programmes and holds a Master Degree in Physical Education Exercise and Sports Science specialising as an Athletic Trainer and a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from the University of North Carolina, USA. The AFC’s world-renowned conference has drawn the participation of some 400 delegates from around the world who are experts in health science and football medicine. http://www.the-afc.com/