Education/Credentials

• PhD in Sport Physiology and Performance from East Tennessee State University
• MS in Human Movement and Performance from Western Washington University
• BS in Kinesiology from Western Washington University
• Elite Coach, Throwing Events (IAAF/USATF)
• Level 2 Coach, All other disciplines (USATF)
• Level 1 Coach (USA Triathlon)
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
• Weightlifting Coach, Level 1, (USAW)

Competitive History

• Former Olympic Hopeful (USA Bobsled)
• Team USA Bobsledder (12th & 14th at World Championships)
• 2x All-American, Decathlon & Javelin Throw, NCAA Divison II Track and Field
• Collegiate Nationals Qualifier in Weightlifting
• High School Track & Field, Cross Country, Swim, Baseball, Tennis
• Currently: Cat 3 Road Cyclist, Cat 4 Track Cyclist, and Avid Recreational Triathlete

Additional Credentials

• Owner, Excelerate Sport LLC, a sport performance training facility
• Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, ETSU Track and Field, NCAA Division 1
• Assistant Track and Field Coach, ETSU, NCAA Division 1
• Youth and Masters Track and Field Coach, WA State, National & World Champions
• Triathlon Personal Coach, Age Group World Championship Qualifier

Coaching Experience with RP

• Diet Coach to:
  • Fitness Enthusiasts and Weight Loss-Interested Exercisers
  • Internationally Competitive Swimmers
  • Professional and Olympic Hopeful Cyclists
  • Professional Triathletes
  • Emerging Elite Track and Field Athletes
  • National Level Weightlifters
  • Regionally and Nationally Competitive Fitness Athletes