Hello Everyone! I am a professor of kinesiology, sport scientist, and former strength and conditioning coach. I am passionate about equipping my students to break into the strength and conditioning and fitness industries and helping others achieve their performance goals. I hold a PhD in Sport Performance and Physiology from East Tennessee State University (ETSU), an MA in Exercise and Sport Science from ETSU, and a BS in kinesiology from Westmont College. I am also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) through the NSCA. Finally, I have over a decade of experience as a coach, sport scientist, professor, and researcher working with youth, collegiate, and professional athletes; as well as general, special, and tactical populations. This channel is dedicated to giving you the tools to understand concepts in strength and conditioning and sport science, and to raise the level of coach education world-wide.
Performance-enhancing substances, or ergogenic aids, encompass any substance, mechanical aid, or training method designed to improve athletic performance. Athletes must prioritize sound training and nutrition before considering supplements and should always verify legality with governing bodies like the NCAA or WADA. P...
Nutrition strategies for body composition alteration rely on managing energy balance, where caloric intake must align with expenditure to maintain weight, or deviate to facilitate muscle growth or fat loss. Building muscle mass requires a caloric surplus coupled with high protein intake—ideally 1.5 to 2.0 grams per kil...
Nutrition strategies for athletic performance center on optimizing hydration, blood glucose, and glycogen stores across pre-, intra-, and post-competition phases. Pre-competition meals should emphasize carbohydrates while minimizing fiber, fat, and sugar alcohols to prevent gastrointestinal distress, with timing dictat...
This podcast episode focuses on basic nutrition factors for health, drawing from Chapter 9 of the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist textbook. It emphasizes the importance of knowing when to refer athletes to qualified professionals like registered dietitians or team physicians for complex nutritional needs...
Resistance training for children serves as a safe and effective foundation for long-term athletic development when properly supervised and tailored to individual biological maturation. Contrary to common myths, resistance training does not stunt growth or damage growth plates; rather, it provides essential health and p...
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