Education:

Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of South Carolina, 2019
Master of Science, Exercise Science, University of South Carolina, 2015
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Dayton, 2012

Certifications:

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
USAW Sports Performance Coach
OPEX CCP Exercise Physiology: Program Design
OPEX CCP Exercise Physiology: Assessment
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Functional Movement Screen Certified
Clinical Athlete Weightlifting Certification Course
Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete: Live Course
Rocktape Rock Blades Certified
Coaching History:
Carolina Performance Training, August 2015 – Present
Carolina CrossFit, November 2013 – Present
Head of Programming / CrossFit Coach
Football Strength & Conditioning Intern, University of South Carolina, May 2014 – August 2014
Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning Intern, University of South Carolina, Jan. 2014 – May 2014

Athletic Accolades:

4-year letterman (Baseball) at University of Dayton, 2009-2012
Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League All-Star, 2011
Atlantic 10 regular season champions, 2009 and 2012
Atlantic 10 Tournament champions, 2012
Atlantic 10 All-Tournament Team, 2012
NCAA College Station Regional, 2012
CrossFit Games Regional Team Competitor, 2013 and 2014

“While playing baseball at the University of Dayton, I developed a passion for fitness and sports performance. When my career ended in 2012, I began searching for a way to remain competitive. Having trained and competed at a high level my entire life, I needed a new reason to keep pushing myself. Fortunately, I found the sport of fitness.

In August 2013, I moved to Columbia to start graduate school at USC. I graduated with a Master's in Exercise Science, concentrating in Applied Physiology. During my time at USC, I had the privilege of working with some incredible SEC athletes. Additionally, in November 2013, I began coaching at Carolina CrossFit (CCF). Helping others reach their fitness and performance goals quickly became a passion. Whether working with student-athletes or beginners to fitness training, I love engaging with individuals of all abilities and experiences.

In 2015, we founded Carolina Performance Training, seizing another opportunity to work in sports performance with competitive CrossFit athletes and weekend warriors. As our success at CCF grew, we began receiving remote coaching requests from across the region. To meet this demand, we developed and perfected our remote coaching platform, achieving great success with athletes nationwide. Now, we provide top-tier coaching, programming, and nutrition services to anyone, regardless of location.

In the fall of 2016, I decided to pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of South Carolina. I was inspired by the leaders in physical therapy and their significant impact on patients' lives. I recognized the synergy between physical therapy principles and strength & conditioning, and how the PT community could benefit from greater strength & conditioning knowledge. My goal is to blend these fields to offer my athletes and patients the best possible coaching and care.

If you have any questions about training, nutrition, recovery, or lifestyle, please feel free to ask. I look forward to helping you reach your health and fitness goals!”