Expertise Description
I have over 40 years experience in the Physical Education, Sports, Recreational, and Adult Fitness Industry. My expertise includes fitness and risk management, recreational and sports operations, facilities, equipment and the use of warnings in these type facilities; recreational injuries; operations of fitness; as well as the use of exercise equipment. My teaching expertise consists of the professional preparation of coaches, fitness instructors, physical educators, athletic administrators, recreation supervisors, and their careers. I am highly knowledgeable in various topics of gymnastics, weight-training, tumbling and trampoline, aerobic conditioning, swimming for conditioning, diving, body building, tennis, football, baseball, job-related fitness requirements, and psychology of coaching. I have more than 30 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.Areas of Expertise
Expert Witness
My expert witness experience includes: Sports and Athletic Warnings; Risk Management; Venue Operations; Standards of care in gymnastics, cheerleading, fitness, and exercise physical education and recreation
Consulting Experience
My consulting services include: Sports Operations, Trampoline Standards of Care, Trampoline Court Operation, Training, and Risk Management.
Relevant Experiences
I have not been involved with camps for many years. I have experience in teaching sport and recreation administration and supervision for 42 years, my doctorate is in administration and supervision.
Education
| Degree | Subject | Institution | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed.D. | Higher Education Administration | University of Houston | ||
| Ed.S. | Public School Administration and Supervision | University of Bridgeport | ||
| B.S. | Physical Education and Health | Southern Connecticut State College | ||
Licenses Certifications
| Certified Forensic Consultant (CFC) |
| Board Certified Forensic Examiner |
| American Board of Forensic Examiners |
| Safety Certified |
| USA Gymnastics Association |
Awards & Affiliation
| Professor Emeritus |
| Human Performance and Sports Department |
| Distinguished Advisory Board Service Award |
| Teaching Excellence Stipend Award |
| Distinguished Service Award |
| Outstanding Teaching Award |
Primary Affiliation
American College of Sports Medicine
Partial List of Consulting Expert Witness Cases
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