Jasper Nica

Jasper graduated from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) with a Master’s degree in Movement and Sports Sciences, specialising in Sports Policy and Sports Management. During his studies, he gained practical experience in the Flemish sports sector through an internship at the Vlaamse Sportfederatie. In October 2025, he started his PhD within the SPLISS (Sports Policy factors Leading to International Sporting Success) research group at VUB. His doctoral research focuses on strategic decision-making in elite sport policy, specifically on how decisions regarding elite sport funding are made and how funding is allocated within national elite sport systems. Jasper works within the chair elite sports policy, a research project funded by and in collaboration with Sport Vlaanderen. The ultimate aim of his research is to contribute to more transparent, evidence-based decision-making and to support the development of effective elite sport policies in Flanders. In addition to his research, Jasper serves as chair coordinator, responsible for research communication and reporting, and the organisation of international workshops. Next to his PhD he works at the Belgian Floorball Federation as a strategic policy advisor and board member to strengthen the national Floorball policy.