Niels Kingma

Niels is an internationally recognised trainer in the field of sports science, physical preparation and functional rehabilitation. With over thirty years of experience in the field and in teaching, he embodies a rigorous, scientific and deeply human approach to training and educating movement professionals. With a degree in Sports Science and Psychology from the University of Queensland in Australia, specialising in motor control and learning, Niels focused his career early on on gaining a detailed understanding of human movement, performance and injury prevention. This solid academic foundation continues to underpin his teaching approach today. He currently holds several key positions, including Master Instructor and Master Trainer for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) in the United States, one of the world's leading sports coaching training organisations. At the same time, he is the owner and operator of Flowsport Training, where he works as a functional rehabilitation specialist and personal trainer, combining clinical expertise with practical experience in the field. Throughout his career, Niels has accumulated high-level certifications, notably in corrective exercise, performance enhancement, training for seniors, and as a BlackRoll Master Trainer. He is also pursuing continuing education at the Brookbush Institute as a Human Movement Specialist, illustrating his ongoing commitment to updating his skills and maintaining high standards of quality. His professional career is also marked by exceptional experience in high-level sport. A former international athlete with the Australian men's national volleyball team, he went on to hold coaching and head coaching positions at the highest level in Australia, Belgium, France and Germany. In particular, he has led teams competing in European and international competitions, with notable results such as an Asian Olympic qualification and a European Cup run. Between 2011 and 2023, Niels played a central role at the Physical Coaching Academy in Belgium as Master Instructor, Senior Lecturer and course author, contributing directly to the training of several generations of sports coaches and physical trainers. Niels is recognised for his professionalism, his demanding teaching style and his ability to translate complex scientific concepts into concrete tools that can be applied in the field. His teaching is based on scientific evidence, practical experience and an ethical vision of the coaching profession, making him a leading trainer for professionals wishing to raise their skill level in a sustainable way.