Sims-Treharne Research Lab

Sims-Treharne Research Lab

NAU Athletics
Sims-Treharne Research Lab

Mission:

The Sims-Treharne Collaborative Research Lab Fosters a collaboration between the Northern Arizona University Athletics Department and The College of Health and Human Services to conduct continuous research to further enhance NAU Student-Athlete athletic performance. Aiming to provide student-athletes with the opportunity to reach their highest athletic potential while educating them on all aspects of sports performance, ranging from recovery, nutrition, and strength and conditioning. 

We utilize collected data combined with CHHS research expertise to aid in decision making for the NAU Sport Performance and Athletic Medicine Department, adding and expanding to the body of research on sport performance, better the athlete, as well as push the field of sports performance forward.

 
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Members:

Sports Performance:
Lanny Bradford
Kees Grondstra 2024
Matt Sommers HS
Anna Gowing Headshot Eriq Williams
Lanny Bradford
Associate Athletic Director
Sports Medicine

Kees Grondstra
Director of Olympic Strength
and Conditioning
 

Matt Sommers
Director of Football Strength
and Conditioning
 

Anna Gowing
Assistant Strength
and Conditioning Coach
 
Eriq Williams
Graduate Assistant of
Sports Science
 
College of Health and Human Services Members:
 
Dr. Monica Lininger - Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
 
Dr. Scott Drum - Assistant Professor in Fitness Wellness in the Department of Health Sciences
 
Dr. Jessica Szczepanski - Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Health Sciences
 
Tim Curry – Lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences

Products:

Vald, SmartSpeed, NordBord, Player Data, InBody

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