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Meet the Team

At MESOPO, we are proud to present our coaching staff, a diverse and passionate group dedicated to your success and well-being. Each member of our team brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives, united by a shared commitment to empower you on your journey towards your goals.

Founder and Head Coach

Ahmed Aljubouri

23+ years' total experience, former semi-professional footballer in England playing at the Conference National League for Woking FC, Farnborough Town FC, and later Cobham FC. Had the privilege growing up in the United Kingdom and the opportunities to play from grass roots level to national level football leagues and captaining several teams and university including trialing for Atalanta de Bergamo FC in 1995 and Queens Park Rangers FC in 1996 before having the opportunity to also train with the Iraqi National Football Team in 2004 at the Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre in the United Kingdom.

 

Spanning from 1993 to 2014 both playing and later coaching footballers at an English FA Academy as well as taking up cycling since 1989 in Tunisia.

 

Later turned endurance sports athlete from 2015, having raced multiple cycling and multisport races including completing several Ironman 70.3 distance, Powerman middle distance, half-marathons as well as cycling road races and time trials around the Middle East and Europe.

 

As a professional coach and high-performance trainer, I take great duty of care of the people I work with and always thrive to support. Strongly believe in applying sports science to practical implementation achieves the best possible outcome. I have coached Rabdan Men's Cycling Team, Abu Dhabi Cycling Club Women's Team, Iraq Cycling Federation Women's Team and winning Gold and Silver medals, as a coach, at the Arab Championships in 2022 and in 2023 respectively. I am also an international expert in delivering the UCI Level 2 coaching programme for future coaches to Cycling Federations and Clubs.

 

As a professional, I worked for many years since 2001 at senior management level capacity for international companies spanning from the UK to the Middle East in construction and real estate developments. A family man, with two children, Ahmed is no stranger to integrating high volume and demands into a family life.

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LANGUAGES

  • English

  • French

  • Arabic

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EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

  • 23+ years of business, technical and commercial experience.

  • 10+ years of sports management and coaching experience

  • MBA-PgCert in Business Administration Studies (Leicester University UK) - 2017

  • MSc in Management and Construction (Kingston University UK) - 2007

  • BSc in Civil Engineering Studies (Kingston University UK) - 2002

  • UCI CAS (Level 4) Coach (Aigle, Switzerland) - 2024

  • UCI Diploma (Level 3) Coach (Aigle, Switzerland) - 2023

  • British Cycling Federation (Level 1&2) Coach (UK) - 2022

  • English FA Intermediate (Level 1&2) Coach (England) - 2015

  • World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) Performance Education Programme (Aigle, Switzerland) - 2021

  • UESCA Running Coach (USA) - 2020

  • Training and Development Specialist

  • Consultant to multiple Federations and Teams

Co-Founder and Senior Coach

Roisin Thomas

Founder of the 1st UCI Women’s cycling team in the GCC – Al Asayl Cycling Team. Reigning Dubai 70.3 IronMan relay team winning the 2019 overall female category and clocking the fastest woman on a time trial bike over 40kmh speed over 90km distance.

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2 x Irish National Championships and winning several U.A.E based races.

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Based in Dubai from Ireland, I raced worldwide in UCI 2.1 and 2.2 stage races in the Durango-Durango stage race in Spain in 2019. I was also the U.A.E Tour Cycling Champion in 2019 winning the Green Jersey and the U.A.E Cycling Championships Champion in 2018 winning the Blue Jersey as well as raced the Tour of Antalya and the Tour of Changhmai in 2017 winning the Yellow Jersey. I had also the opportunity to be selected to train with Astana Women Pro Cycling Team in Italy in 2017.

 

I proudly hold the U.A.E record holder for the fastest time recorded by a Woman around the Yas Marina Circuit on a time trial bike in 2016.

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Also in 2016, I became the first Woman to cycle the 7 Emirates by covering a whopping 476km in 14 hours and to make it even more physically demanding, this was completed in May which is one of the hotter months in the U.A.E.  the 7 Emirates challenge was repeated again in the summer of 2017.

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LANGUAGES

  • English

  • Gaelic

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EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

  • 12+ years of physical education (PE) and coaching experience

  • 10+ years of racing experience in cycling and a former UCI Rider

  • Higher National Diploma in Sports and Fitness (Open University UK) - 2023

  • UCI CAS (Level 4) Coach (Aigle, Switzerlad) - 2024

  • UCI Level 2 Coach (Aigle, Switzerland) - 2021

  • British Cycling Federation Level 1 Coach (UK) - 2021

  • World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) Performance Education Programme (Aigle, Switzerland) - 2021

  • British Triathlon Federation Level 1 Coach (UK) - 2019

  • Training Peaks Coaching Certificate - 2017

  • ITEC Health and Fitness Instructor - 2013

  • Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (Pre-Hospital Emergency Care) - 2013

Nutritionist

Jenna Lincoln

With over 15 years of experience as a dedicated personal trainer and body composition expert, I've made it my life's mission to empower individuals to achieve their health and wellness goals. My journey began in the fitness industry, where I honed my expertise in optimizing physical performance and transforming bodies through personalized training programs.

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Driven by a passion for holistic wellness, I expanded my knowledge to become a certified functional nutritionist. This holistic approach allows me to delve deep into the root causes of any dysfunctions, addressing underlying issues to promote true healing and vitality. My methodology revolves around designing tailored programs that optimize cellular health, elevate nutrient levels, and reduce inflammation within the body.

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At the core of my philosophy is the belief that true transformation goes beyond mere aesthetics; it encompasses physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By creating an optimal environment for fat burning and overall wellness, I empower my clients to achieve sustainable results that extend far beyond the gym.

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My bespoke plans are meticulously crafted to meet the unique training needs, health goals, and lifestyle preferences of each individual. Whether you're striving to shed stubborn pounds, enhance athletic performance, or simply elevate your quality of life, I am committed to guiding you on your journey to lasting wellness.

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Let me guide you on this transformative journey to a healthier, leaner and more energised YOU!’

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EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION​

  • Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor (CFNC)

  • Body composition certification - Charles Poliquin 

  • CMN Health coach diploma

  • Master Trainer diploma NASM

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