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.
Sports Performance Staff
Tyler Friedrich
Director of Olympic Sports Performance
Cullen Carroll
Kissick Family Director of Football Sports Performance
Ray Tam
Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance
Darius Reese
Associate Football Sports Performance Coach
Ali Kershner
Associate Olympic Sports Performance Coach
John Snyder
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Ryan Tibbets
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Brianna Kanz
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Anthony Tran
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Thomas Gesser
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Nanci Conniff
Sports Performance Wellness Coach
Athletics Headlines
- Card Takes Down the BeachSophomore Jaiden Delaire scored a career-high 14 points and freshman Tyrell Terry also had 14 points in helping Stanford beat Long Beach State 86-58 on Tuesday night.
- Valenzuela Turns ProSenior Albane Valenzuela will forego the remainder of her senior season to begin her professional career.
- Another Day at the OfficeChristian McCaffrey continues to make a case for being the NFL's Most Valuable Player, posting another standout performance in Green Bay despite Carolina falling to 5-4.
- First MeetingNo. 3 Stanford (2-0) hosts Northern Colorado (0-2) on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the first meeting between the two schools.
- Card Hosts Bay Area All-StarsThe Stanford men's volleyball team will host a pair of exhibition matches against Bay Area All-Stars on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 9:30 a.m. and Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.
