LAT, ATC, CSCS, TSAC-F, The Citadel Dept. of Health & Human Performance; Motor Development, Physical Education, Strength & Conditioning, Physical Activity
Charleston, South Carolina
Joined February 2009
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The C.O.R.E. Collaborative connects human performance, research, education & engagement around a shared mission of readiness and leadership.
Competence. Optimization. Research Integration. Education.
At The Citadel, leadership starts at the C.O.R.E.
citadel.edu/hhp/core/
Performance Starts at the CORE!
Interested in athlete monitoring? Citadel HHP partners with Athletics to turn performance data into actionable insights while providing students with hands-on research experience.
Join our team!
citadel.edu/hhp/core/
citadel.edu/corps/apply/
Sleep starts at the CORE!
Citadel HHP and USC’s Athletic Training Program partnered on Victor Delgado’s graduate research examining cadet sleep and readiness.
Interested in research? Join our team! citadel.edu/corps/apply/
citadel.edu/hhp/core/
#CORE #HumanPerformance
The CORE is about turning research into action at The Citadel.
The CLEAR Study brought together HHP, the Commandant’s Department & USC to study cadet hydration during Challenge Week and use those findings to improve practice the following year.
That’s CORE in action.
🚨 2 Graduate Assistantships available in Health & Human Performance at The Citadel!
🏋️ Strength & Conditioning
🧠 Motor Development Research
Apply: citadel.edu/financial-aid/gr…
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We keep asking children to sit longer so they can learn more. Recess isn’t time away from learning. Movement, play, and exploration are part of how children learn.
Let kids play. wsj.com/us-news/education/re…
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NEW RQES Open Access Article: Is a Cup Enough? Levels of Energy Expenditure During Speed Stacking by Samuel Hymes, Ryan Sacko, Grace Duncan & Tim Bott
Read now: shapeamerica.org/publication…
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Strength training is linked to better grades
Among 67,281 students, at 4 days/week:
↑ 42% higher odds of better literacy grades
↑ 39% for math
↑ 31% for English
Benefits peaked at 4-5 days/week.
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⚡ ENERGY IS IN MOTION ⚡SCAHPERD 2026 | Nov 13–15 | Myrtle Beach
🎤 Call for Proposals is OPEN!
🏆 First 30 submissions before April 30 = entered to win a FREE membership!
Don’t wait. Submit today! #SCAHPERD2026
Excited to highlight the CORE Collaborative at The Citadel - advancing research, outreach, and education in health & human performance.
Learn more about our mission, projects, and impact:
🔗 citadel.edu/hhp/core/
#Research #Collaboration #HealthSciences #TheCitadel
Practice does more than build skill. It drives vigorous physical activity + executive function at the same time. Dual-task motor practice = true holistic development in youth.
New in Journal of Motor Learning & Development.
doi.org/10.1123/jmld.2025-00…
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When it comes to boosting mental health and even improving performance, team sports and group exercise come out on top, finds Grace Wade newscientist.com/article/mg2…
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🚨Decision makers in Higher Ed EXSC and PE🚨
I have way too many conversations with young coaches in one field or the other who want to be high school S&C coaches who can’t get jobs.
Is a Cup Enough? Levels of Energy Expenditure During Speed Stacking tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.… Are we maximizing our time in PE? Very proud of Sam Hymes for carrying this across the finish line. Thank you Tim and Grace for your hard work on this project.
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5️⃣ Exploring the link between PMC and mental health in school-aged children! Findings by Leesi George-Komi et al. @UMich suggest PMC is linked to mental health outcomes, especially emotional and internalizing symptoms.
Find out more: doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2025-00…
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4️⃣ Comparing TGMD-3 & MABC-3 in preschoolers' motor skills! A study by @Dimetri_Brandon et al. highlights the distinct approaches of each assessment in evaluating FMS. Choosing the right tool is key to understanding FMS performance.
Find out more: doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2025-00…
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3️⃣ abstract from NASPSPA 2025:
Exploring the link between children's movement attributes & parents' perceptions of adherence to PA guidelines. Findings by Palmer et al. suggest parents may rely on visible motor skills over actual PA levels. Find out more:doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2025-00…
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2️⃣ abstract from NASPSPA 2025:
Multi-cohort study reveals changes in FMC and BMI in military college cadets. Decline in FMC metrics & rise in BMI underscore the need for integrated training interventions. @ryansacko @stodden_david Find out more: doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2025-00…