Sport Science Alumni
CLASS OF 2022
Alissa zeitelhack, BS, CSCS
Education: McKendree University
Degree: B.S. in Exercise Science and Sports Performance, minor in Engineering Physics
Research Affiliations: Clinical Biomechanics Orthopedic and Sports Outcomes Research & Human Performance Laboratory
Research Interests: Utilization of biomechanical and physiological analyses to characterize injury risk and performance in athletic populations.
Research Project: PAC-12 funded research study exploring modifiable physical factors that may reduce UCL injury risk in baseball pitchers.
Program Placement: Meyer Institute of Sport
Jasmin strong, bs
Education: Cornell University
Degree: B.S. in Biological Sciences, concentration in Genetics, Genomics, and Development, minor in Nutrition and Health.
Research Affiliations: Human Performance Laboratory
Research Interests: Lower extremity biomechanics, injury mechanisms, post-injury biomechanical adaptations, and exercise genomics, including the role of genetics in athletic performance and the effects of exercise on gene expression.
Jason cherin, bs
Education: University of Rochester
Degree: B.S. in Biology
Research Affiliations: Human Performance Laboratory
Research Interests: Lower extremity biomechanics and utilizing innovative technology to improve athletic performance and enhance return to play protocol for individuals after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Research Project: Validation of joint kinematics and kinetics using Theia3D markerless and Qualysis marker-based 3D motion capture technology.
Program Placement: Meyer Institute of Sport
Brady mccormick, bS, cscs
Education: University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Degree: B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science
Research Interests: In-situ assessment of athletic performance and the application of data analytics to support interdisciplinary collaboration among Strength & Conditioning, Athletic Medicine, and Nutrition professionals.
Program Placement: USC Athletics
Ivana petergacova, bs
Education: University of California Los Angeles
Degree: B.S. in Chinese
Research Interests: Integrating sport science, strength and conditioning, and technology-driven assessments to identify performance limitations, monitor athlete development, and optimize training outcomes.
Program Placement: USC Athletics
Alec Roig, bs
Education: Boston University
Degree: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, minor in Computer Science
Research Affiliations: Computational Neuro Rehabilitation Laboratory
Research Interests: Utilizing wearable sensors and engineering-based solutions to analyze abnormal movement patterns and develop strategies to improve mobility and function in populations affected by degenerative diseases.
Shannon rock, bs
Education: University of Southern California
Degree: B.S. in Business Administration
Research Interests: Injury prevention and post injury biomechanics of the lower extremities.
Program Placements: USC Athletics & Movement Performance Institute
Alexis medrano, bs
Education: California State University Long Beach
Degree: B.S. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science
Research Interests: Lower extremity injury biomechanics, injury mechanisms in track and field athletes, and the physiological effects of herbal supplementation on athletic performance.
Program Placements: USC Athletics & WiST Fellow (Catapult Intern)
Nathan archer, Ms, cscs*D
Education: University of Wisconsin
Degree: M.S. in Kinesiology
Research Affiliations: Human Performance Laboratory
Research Projects: Designing and evaluating performance testing protocols tailored to hockey athletes through data collection at the Los Angeles Kings developmental camp.
Examining the impact of resisted sprint training interventions on sprint acceleration and maximal velocity.
Sylvia Baeyens, BS
Education: Boston University
Degree: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests: Lower extremity injury biomechanics, overuse and stress-related injuries, and the impact of exercise on female athlete health, including relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) and stress fracture risk.
CLASS OF 2023
Jerry Lin, MS
Education: Taiwan Tech
Degree: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Research Affiliations: Clinical Exercise Research Center
Research Project: The Effect of Gender and Sports Specific Differences on Jump Strategy and The Key Qualities Associated with Jump Height
Program Placement: USC Football
Travis Craven, BA
Education: Whitman College
Degree: B.A. in Biology.
Research Affiliations: Clinical Biomechanics Orthopedic and Sports Outcomes Research
Research Project: The Effect of Arm Path on Pitch Metrics and Injury
Bailey McLagan, BA
Education: University of Colorado, Boulder
Degree: B.A. in Integrative Physiology, Minor in Business
Research Affiliations: Clinical Exercise Research Center
Research Project: The Role of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for Menstrual Pain Relief: A Randomized Control Trial.
Program Placements: WiST Fellow
Janet Salazar, BS
Education: California State University of Long Beach
Degree: B.S. in Biology
Research Affiliations: Neuroplasticity and Imaging Laboratory & Clinical Exercise Research Center
Research Project: Regenerating the Adult Human Brain Through Exercise: A Prospective Feasibility Study.
Julienne Sauer, BS, ATC
Education: Ohio State University
Degree: B.S. in Athletic Training
Research Interests: Sports performance and injury rehabilitation
Research Project: Patellar tendon macro and micro morphology post ACL reconstruction.
Program Placements: Meyer Institute of Sport & LA Galaxy
Nicholas Vu, BS
Education: University of California, Irvine
Degree: B.S. in Exercise Sciences
Research Affiliations: Clinical Exercise Research Center
Research Project: Evaluated Dual-Task Cost and Changes in Gait Speed of Healthy and Concussed Individuals During Dual-Task Walking.
Program Placement: USA Volleyball
Sofia Chambers, BS
Education: University of Oregon
Degree: B.S. in Human Physiology
Research Affiliation: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Laboratory
Research Project: Examined weekly training load differences across coaching staffs within the same Major League Soccer team using Catapult wearable performance data.
Program Placement: USC Women’s Soccer & LA Galaxy
Kymani Joachim, BA
Education: Morehouse College
Degree: B.A. in Kinesiology
Research Project: Validation of Video Analysis vs. Wearable, Player Tracking Technology for Volleyball Jump Counts
Program Placement: USA Volleyball
CLASS OF 2024
ANDREW CHO, BS
Education: California State University, Northridge
Degree: B.S. in Exercise Science
Research Affiliations: Human Performance Laboratory
Research Project: Clinical Estimation of Post ACLr Knee Extensor Deficits During Bilateral Squats Using 2D Video: A Development of Methods
Program Placement: LA Galaxy
erin cagle, BS, cscs
Education: Florida Southern College
Degree: B.S. in Exercise Science
Research Affiliation: Human Performance Laboratory
Research Project: Concurrent Validation of Playermaker and Catapult for Physical Output Metrics during Elite Youth Soccer Training Sessions
Program Placement: LA Galaxy
Sarah zhong, BS
Education: Seattle University
Degree: B.S. in Sport and Exercise Science
Research Project: Can Training Intensity Predict Countermovement Jump Performance in Professional Soccer Players?
Program Placements: USC Football, USC Women’s Basketball, USA Volleyball & Seattle Sounders. '
Cole Whitelaw, BS
Education: University of Miami
Degree: B.S. Exercise Physiology
Research Affiliation: Human Performance Laboratory
Research Project: Comparison of Markerless Technology for Biomechanical Assessments of Knee Function in ACLr Recovery
Program Placement: Los Angeles Football Club
Nate Conger, BS, CSCS
Education: University of California, Berkeley
Degree: B.S. Nutritional Science
Research Affiliation: Clinical Exercise Research Center
Research Project: Relationship between Acute:Chronic workload ratio and soft tissue injury in professional American Football athletes
Program Placement: USC Athletics - Football
aBBY PADILLA, BS
Education: Northeastern University
Degree: B.S. Health Science
Research Affiliation: Human Performance Laboratory
Research Project: The Influence of Thigh Muscle Soreness on Single Limb Step Down Mechanics
Program Placement: LA Clippers
Haoke Han, BS
Education: University of Washington in Seattle
Degree: B.S. Public Health with a focus on Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Research Affiliation: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Laboratory
Research Project: Achilles Tendon Morphology in Persons with Achilles Tendinopathy and Healthy Tendons
Program Placement: USC Physical Therapy - Lumbar Morphology
Jordan Walton, BS
Education: Chapman University
Degree: B.S. Applied Human Physiology
Research Affiliation: Clinical Exercise Research Center
Research Project: Comparing the Effects of Pneumatic Compression and Blood Flow Restriction Therapy on Muscle Recovery for Performance
Program Placement: LA Galaxy
Mitchell Anderson, BS
Education: San Jose State University
Degree: B.S. Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science
Research Affiliation: Clinical Exercise Research Center
Research Project: Analysis of Passive Perpendicular Tendon Stiffness and Performance in Isometric Lower Body Strength Assessments and Drop Jump Performance
Program Placement: USC Athletics
christopher geeza, BS
Education: Loyola Marymount University
Degree: B.S. in Biology
Research Affiliations: Clinical Exercise Research Center & Human Performance Laboratory
Research Project: Post Activation Performance Enhancement of Single Leg Lateral Jump Performance Using a Heavy Bilateral Conditioning Activity Outfitted with Variable Resistance: An Investigation into Cross-Plane Performance Enhancement
Program Placements: LA Kings/Ontario Reign & Orange County Soccer Club
John (Jack) Wallace iii, BS
Education: Virginia Commonwealth University
Degree: B.S. in Exercise Science
Research Affiliation: Clinical Exercise Research Center & Neuroplasticity & Imaging Laboratory
Research Project: The Relationship Between Circulating Irisin Concentration and Cognitive Function in People with Parkinson’s Disease
Shayna Goldstein, BS
Education: University of Texas at Austin
Degree: B.S. in Exercise Science
Research Affiliation: Clinical Exercise Research Center
Research Project: Validation of the VO2 Master at Submaximal Intensities
Program Placements: USC Athletics, USA Volleyball & Los Angeles Chargers
CLASS OF 2025
Giuliet Kibler, BS
Education: Southern Methodist University
Degree: B.S. Biological Sciences
Research Affiliation: Clinical Exercise Research Center & Gait Rehabilitation & Motor Learning Laboratory
Research Project: Effects of Acute Vitamin D Supplementation on Testosterone in Young, Healthy Females: A Pilot Study
Program Placement: USA Volleyball
Tyler Goldstein, BS
Education: University of California, Santa Barbara
Degree: B.S. Psychology
Research Affiliation: Clinical Biomechanics Orthopedic and Sports Outcomes Research
Research Project: Influence of Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Structural Properties on Ligament Extensibility in Collegiate Baseball Pitchers
Program Placement: COOR Research Internship
CLASS OF 2026
audrey Herman, BS
Education: University of Michigan
Degree: B.S. Neuroscience
Research Affiliation: Applied Movement and Pain Laboratory
Research Project: Riding the Virtual Wave: Establishing a Validated VR Surf Protocol for Future Neurophysiological Research
Program Placement: AMPL Research Internship
Ian Quinton, BS
Education: California State University Northridge
Degree: B.S. Kinesiology Exercise Science
Research Affiliation: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Laboratory
Research Project: Are 2D estimates of surgical limb knee extensor moment deficits as accurate when using a single versus two cameras?
Program Placements: Proactive Sports Performance & USA Volleyball
Melvin León, BS
Education: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Degree: B.S. Kinesiology
Research Affiliation: Human Performance Laboratory
Research Project: The Influence of the Swing-Limb in Performance of a SL-CMJ for Height
Program Placements: LA Galaxy, USA Volleyball & LA Clippers
Sydney Raess, BS
Education: University of South Carolina
Degree: B.S. Exercise Science
Research Affiliation: Clinical Biomechanics Orthopedic and Sports Outcomes Research
Research Project: Integrated Mechanical, Biomechanical, and Perceptual Assessment of Occupational Footwear
Program Placements: USC Athletics & Insite Insole
daniel smith, BS
Education: University of Michigan
Degree: B.S. in Movement Science
Research Affiliation: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Reasearch Laboratory
Research Project: Quantifying Quadriceps Tendon Morphology Using Grayscale Ultrasonography
Program Placements: USC Olympic Sports & USA Volleyball
Sylwia lipior, BA
Education: Wesleyan University
Degree: B.A. in Neuroscience
Research Affiliation:Gait Rehabilitation & Motor Learning Laboratory
Research Project: Implicit locomotor learning and retention may not be related to cognition in post-stroke individuals
Program Placement: LA Galaxy
Sonya le, BS
Education: San Diego State Universit
Degree: B.S. in Athletic Training
Research Affiliation: Clinical Exercise Research Center
Research Project: Effect of Passive Joint Angle Positioning on Tissue Stiffness
Program Placements: USA Volleyball
Katie Kim, BS
Education: University California, Davis
Degree: B.S. Biomedical Engineering
Research Affiliation: Human Performance Laboratory
Research Project: Validation of Markerless Motion Capture for Movement Quality Assessment During Functional Screening Tasks in Female Athletes
Program Placements: USC Womens Basketball & WIST Fellow (Oura Ring intern)
Vanessa taylor, BS
Education: University of Oregon
Degree: B.S. Human Physiology
Research Affiliation: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Laboratory
Research Project: Quadriceps Strengthening post-ACLR: Is Resisted Cycling Appropriate?
Program Placements: LA Galaxy & Movement Performance Institute
Dylan Guth, BA
Education: Whittier College
Degree: B.A. Kinesiology
Research Affiliation: Human Performance Laboratory
Research Project: Consideration of Drop Landing Mechanical Variables for Risk Profiling in Female Volleyball Players
Program Placements: USC Athletics - Football & LA Chargers
Jake Heydon, BS
Education: Coastal Carolina University
Degree: B.S. Exercise and Sports Science
Research Affiliation: Clinical Exercise Research Center
Research Project: Evaluating the Effects of Palmar Cooling on Upper Body Resistance Training Performance
Program Placement: USC Athletics
Milan Rangel, BS
Education: California State University, Fullerton
Degree: B.S. Kinesiology
Research Affiliation: Clinical Exercise Research Center
Research Project: Comparing the Effects of Pneumatic Compression and Blood Flow Restriction Therapy on Muscle Recovery for Performance
Program Placements: USA Volleyball & USC Athletics - Football