2010 - present

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In the beginning of Mr. Corderos career, he was a specialist in sports science in Cienfuegos, Cuba. Mr. Cordero worked as a specialist in sports science in the Center of Sports Medicine in the department of Sport Assessment and Rehabilitation.



During his early years he applied himself to doing research in sports medicine with a specific focus on rehabilitation, high performance physical training, and working on preparing athletes in various disciplines. During those years he had the fortune to work with three cubans who were ranked as the highest pitchers of Cienfuegos baseball team. The players were Adiel Palma, Norberto Gonzales, and Yosvani Perez, all of them were pitchers of the National Baseball team who became Olympic and World Champions. He was the one responsible for the strength and conditioning of these athletes, along with many others.​Mr.

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Cordero also prepared those who sought to break records in Apnea, going beyond human limits underwater. Following his training system, two athletes reached more than six minutes of Static Apnea, becoming the first man in Cuba to surpass the barrier of six minutes(few men in the world have had such achievements). One of them is the former world record of Free Immersion in the Sea and Static Apnea, Kadir Gerone.

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• ​​​1991-1993: Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Center, Hospital Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía. Cienfuegos.​​​​​

• 1993-2001: Sports Medicine Clinic. Cienfuegos (Sport Evaluation and Rehabilitation).

• 1993-1994: Physical Trainer and Therapist of Junior Baseball Team. Cienfuegos.   

• ​1995-1999: National Baseball Series. Fitness Coach & Therapist of Cienfuegos Baseball Team.
  He participated in physical training and injury recovery several athletes who were selected to represent the country, achieving  Panamerican, World and Olympic awards: Adiel Palma, Norberto Gonzalez, Yosvani Perez among others.

• He was part of the technical management of the baseball team together with three great sports figures: Antonio Muñoz, Pedro Jose Rodriguez and Rolando Macias (former Olympic and World champion).

• 1998-2001: Coach of Kaddir Gerones. Static Apnea World Record (6.32 min and free dive in the Sea 73m)

• 1995-2001: Presidente of the Physical - Fitness Association, Cienfuegos. Cuba.

• Teaching background.

• 1998 - 2001: Member of the Scientific Committee of the sports medicine Center in Cienfuegos. Jury in different scientific events of Sports Medicine and in the institute of Physical Culture and Sport.

• 1995-2001: Adviser on strength and power work: regional teams  of Baseball, Weightlifting, Athletics, Rowing, Soccer, Volleyball, Swimming, Basketball and Cycling among others.

• 1992-2001: Teacher guide of 12 thesis students in the faculty of physical culture and sport. University: Carlos     Rafael Rodriguez. Cienfuegos, CUBA.  Research on Exercise Physiology, Sports Rehabilitation and Physical Preparation.

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Experience in  Chile



Due to his  professionalism, efficiency and dedication, Duglas Cordero is a recognized professional in the Viña del Mar, City. Specially thanks to his several  achievements preparing and rehabilitating top national athletes. He worked in the city of Viña del Mar for eleven years. He was member of the Chilean Society of Sports Medicine. He has worked in several clinics, the most important ones to be mentioned are: Cuban Medical Center (SEMEFIC) – Medical Center (COMIN) and Research Center and Sports Rehabilitation.



He has participated in the Sport Evaluation and Sports Therapy of various groups of elite athletes, among which stand out to: Professional Level:



• Professional Soccer Team Wanders 2005.
• Professional Basketball Team Villa Moderna 2006.
• Viña Rugby Club Team  2007.
• Old Mackayans Rugby Team 2008.
• Javier Villegas (World Champion and Latin-American Free style Motocross).
• Professional tennis players Fernando Gonzalez 
• He has also applied hyperbaric chamber and sports Massage Recovery to Fernando Gonzalez(No. 1, Chilean National Tennis and Ex # 7 ATP) and Paul Capdeville (90 ATP), 2007.

 

Activities as Physical Trainer in Chile (2000 − 2010)

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        Professional Tennis Players:


• Guillermo Rivera 320 ATP and (Top Ten Junior 2007).
• Camila Silva 500 WTA (# 7 Junior ITF 2009) 
• Cristobal Saavedra  (335 ATP)
• Ricardo Urzua 750 ATP (Top Ten Junior ITF 2007)

• Fitness Coach and Therapist of KTM Team Chile, composed by Latin and national motocross
  Champions:  Luciano, Pablo and Leonardo Quintanilla. (2002-2007)

• Physical trainer and Therapist of  Javier Villegas (World Cup champion Freestyle MotoCross)
• Emilio Rosselot: Team Rosselot Rally Mobil. (National Medal in Sports Car Racing)

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• Professional Basketball Team: Modern Villa 2006

• Rugby Team: VIÑA RUGBY CLUB  2007

• Rugby Team: OLD MACKAYANS RUGBY CLUB.  NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 2008.

• Junior Golfers Players: Florencia Rosselot and Cristobal del Solar

• Professional Soccer Player: Carlos Lopez y Jaime Rubilar (Everton) Felipe Valderrama (wanders)

• Coach of the national record of Static Apnea: Luis Valenzuela (5:36 min) 







 

 





 

Experience in CUBA 

2010 - present