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
Matt Gebert
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
Lucas Miller
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
John Snyder
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Anthony Tran
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Athletics Headlines
- 2021 Team HonorsSophomore Tanner McKee was awarded the Irving S. Zeimer Award as the team's most valuable player as the team's most valuable player for the 2021 season, while Michael Wilson's leadership and respect from his teammates earned him the Al Masters Award
- Stanford Falls at MinnesotaNo. 18 Stanford dropped straight set decision at No. 12 seed Minnesota, Saturday, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Maturi Pavilion.
- Abas, Griffith Place in VegasShane Griffith finished as the runner-up and Jaden Abas placed fifth to lead Stanford at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational on Saturday.
- Griffith to SemisShane Griffith went 3-0 to advance to the semifinals of the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational on Friday.
- Cardinal Halts CyclonesLed by Caitie Baird and Kendall Kipp, No. 18 Stanford defeated Iowa State, 3-1, Friday, in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament at Maturi Pavilion.
