Brian is a sport scientist & human performance specialist.
I connect sport science, strength and conditioning, and technology to help athletes perform at their highest level. My work transforms performance testing, biomechanics, and athlete monitoring into practical decisions for coaches and athletes.
PLNU Sport Science Dashboard
2026Developed an interactive athlete performance dashboard using VALD ForceDecks data. Integrated countermovement jump, single-leg jump, and isometric strength metrics into visual comparisons, athlete rankings, and performance reports to support coaching decisions.
Sport Science Graduate AssistantLooker StudioVALD ForceDecksAthlete Monitoring
6-8 Academy Athlete Reports
2025Designed comprehensive athlete profiles integrating sport-specific testing, swimming performance, game statistics, and body composition. Developed reporting systems to help athletes, parents, and coaches understand performance and identify development priorities.
Head Strength Coach & Sport ScientistAthlete ProfilingPerformance TestingReporting
San Diego Seals Performance Systems
2026Developed athlete monitoring workflows, performance reports, testing analyses, and executive summaries to support applied sport science within a professional lacrosse organization.
Sport ScienceAthlete MonitoringPerformance TestingData Analysis
Water Polo Strong
2014 — PresentFounded in 2014, Water Polo Strong provides specialized strength and conditioning, athlete assessments, performance testing, coaching, and sport science education for water polo athletes. The business integrates research-informed training with practical athlete development.
Founder & Sport ScientistStrength & ConditioningWater PoloSport Science
Youth Water Polo Performance Research
2026Conducted retrospective observational research examining respiratory performance, mobility, isometric endurance, and movement characteristics in 81 youth water polo athletes. Developed descriptive performance profiles to inform future research and athlete assessment.
Graduate ResearcherResearchAthlete ProfilingWater Polo
About
I am a sport scientist, strength and conditioning coach, researcher, and founder of Water Polo Strong, established in 2014. My work bridges applied sport science and coaching to create practical performance systems for athletes and organizations.
My experience spans professional lacrosse, collegiate athletics, and competitive water polo. I specialize in performance testing, force plate analysis, athlete monitoring, individualized training, and translating complex data into actionable reports and dashboards.
I hold an M.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport Science from Point Loma Nazarene University. My research interests include neuromuscular performance, athlete profiling, movement assessment, and the physiological demands of sport.
- Disciplines
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
- Recovery Science
- Strength & Conditioning
- Athlete Monitoring
- Technology
- VALD ForceDecks
- VALD ForceFrame
- VALD NordBord
- WHOOP
- TeamBuildr
- Looker Studio
- Athlete Management Systems
- Certifications
- CSCS
- USAW Level 1
- CMT
- FMS Level 1
- Bioforce Certified Conditioning Coach
- Technogym Master Trainer
- Education
- M.S. Kinesiology – Sport Science, PLNU (2026)
- B.A. Kinesiology, Fresno Pacific University
Experience
- 2025 — Present
San Diego Seals
Sport Science
Contributes to performance testing, athlete profiling, monitoring systems, and applied sport science reporting for a professional lacrosse organization. Translates biomechanical and physiological data into actionable information for performance staff.
- 2025 — 2026
Point Loma Nazarene University
Sport Science Graduate Assistant
Supported collegiate strength and conditioning, administered ForceDecks testing, developed athlete monitoring dashboards, and conducted applied performance research.
- Aug 2025 — Dec 2025
UCLA Athletics
Certified Massage Therapist
Provided massage therapy and recovery support to UCLA Men’s Water Polo through its NCAA championship season.
- Jan 2023 — Aug 2025
6-8 Sports
Head Strength Coach & Sport Scientist
Directed academy strength and conditioning, athlete testing, and performance reporting. Developed assessment systems, individualized training programs, and athlete education.
- 2014 — Present
Water Polo Strong
Founder | Sport Scientist & Strength Coach
Founded and developed a water polo-specific performance business providing individualized strength and conditioning, athlete assessments, performance testing, recovery services, and sport science education. Integrates research, coaching, and technology to support athlete development.