The Sports Performance Coach
The Sports Performance Coach is a new breed of uniquely qualified performance coach for the next generation of athletes. Encompassing a greater scope of knowledge in all of the related aspects of performance (movement, recovery & regeneration, nutrition, flexibility, energy system development, strength, evaluation, etc.), this athletic development specialist possesses a totally encompassing and diverse background to assist the Stanford coaches and athletes with the most innovative, effective and ethical means to help each achieve his/her athletic goals.
The entire Stanford staff has worked along side and been mentored by some of the most respected minds in the performance enhancement industry. This has culminated in a very strong understanding of athletic preparation for championship competition at all levels.
Football Sports Performance Staff
Cullen Carroll
Kissick Family Director of Football Sports Performance
Darius Reese
Assistant Director of Football Sports Performance
James Perez
Associate Football Sports Performance Coach
Sam Contorno
Assistant Football Sports Performance Coach
Tom Farniok
Assistant Football Sports Performance Coach
Olympic Sports Performance Staff
Tyler Friedrich
Director of Olympic Sports Performance
Ray Tam
Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance
Mike Chatman
Associate Olympic Sports Performance Coach
Ali Kershner
Associate Olympic Sports Performance Coach
Thomas Gesser
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Brianna Kanz
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
John Snyder
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Anthony Tran
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Athletics Headlines
- Cardinal, Utes Meet in Sweet 16No. 3 seed Stanford hosts Utah for a regional semifinal match on Friday at 8 p.m. No. 11 seed Penn State takes on Cincinnati at 5 p.m. in the other semifinal match at Maples Pavilion.
- Statement MadeLeading the team with seven tackles, all of which were solo, Richard Sherman and the San Francisco 49ers made a statement with an epic 48-46 win at New Orleans on Sunday.
- All-Region RecognitionFive Stanford women's volleyball players have earned all-region honors, the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced today.
- Conference RecognitionJunior cornerback Paulson Adebo highlighted a list of eight Stanford football student-athletes who earned All-Pac-12 honors on Tuesday.
- All-America StatusCorinne Zanolli and Kelsey Bing were each named Longstreth/NFHCA All-Americans, marking the first time Stanford has had two All-Americans since 2016.
