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Aaron Thigpen, Director of Speed Development
Aaron is a 20-year veteran of Track and Field, has been a member of eleven US National Track and Field Teams, four US Olympic trial qualifiers and was a NCAA All-American. Throughout his career Aaron has developed a reputation as an exceptional athlete, speaker and expert technician in the field of speed development and athletic performance. Aaron has a reputation for his ability to communicate complex techniques in an easy to understand manner. www.gamespeed.net
Juan Pablo Reggiardo, Director of Strength Development
Juan Pablo began his strength-coaching career at the Riekes Center for Human Enhancement in Menlo Park, CA, where he is serving as Director of Athletics for the past two years. Juan Pablo received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Arizona. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and a USA Weightlifting Club Coach. Juan Pablo has also a assistant strength coach with Stanford Basketball.
Ryan Gray, Director of Athletic Development
A former Division 1 football athlete at the University of Hawaii, his senior year he helped his team to an NCAA record turnaround season; which included winning the WAC title and the Aloha Bowl. His passion, experience and understanding of athletic development helps give the athletes he works with a serious advantage on the playing field. Ryan is currently the Strength and Conditioning Coach at the College of San Mateo.
Contributors:
Masaki Asakura, M.A., CSCS
Masaki holds a Master's in Bio-Engineering and Kinesiology. He has successfully established and implemented comprehensive power and speed oriented conditioning programs for athletes of all levels and ages. Masaki has trained numerous NFL, AFL, XFL, NFLE, NBA and MLB athletes. Also holds a number of Strength and Conditioning Seminars in Japan.
Michael Colgan, Ph.D., CCN
Dr. Colgan and the Colgan Institute are known internationally for their research in sports nutrition and in aging. They have published numerous professional papers, two university texts, twelve books and hundreds of articles for the public. The Institute currently writes articles for five multi-national magazines. www.colganinstitute.com
Robert dos Remedios, M.A., CSCS
A Former Junior College All-American and All-PAC 10 athlete who brings over 15 years of sport-specific conditioning experience to College of the Canyons. Coach Dos is a sought after National level speaker and presenter on topics such as Program Design, Olympic Lifting Implementation, Medicine Ball Training, Plyometrics, and Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training. Coach Dos also teaches workshop classes to coaches and trainers in the UCLA Extension Fitness Certification Program. Coach DOS was a finalist for the prestigious 2003 NSCA Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Professional of the Year award. College of Canyons - Strength and Conditioning
Brent McFarlane, M.A.
Brent McFarlane is an honors graduate in Kinesiology and Science from the University of Waterloo. Brent was Canada's Head Track and Field Coach for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games having been on 33 Canadian National Teams including four Olympic Games. www.speedquest.net www.saccertification.com
Gatorade Sports Science Institute
Headquartered in Barrington, Ill., the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) is a research and educational facility established in 1988 to share current information and expand knowledge on sports nutrition and exercise science that enhance the performance and well-being of athletes. The materials and services of the Institute are designed as educational tools for sports health professionals. www.gssiweb.com
Dr. Jay P. Granat
Dr. Jay P. Granat is a psychotherapist with 24 years of clinical experience. His clients have included professional athletes, student-athletes, doctors, lawyers, salespeople, traders and some of America's largest corporations. Granat, the founder of StayInTheZone.com, has written several books and has lectured extensively on performance enhancement. He is Past Vice-President of the New York Society for Ericksonian Psychotherapy and Hypnosis and a university professor. www.stayinthezone.com
Patrick FitzGerald, M.S., ATC
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