Coaching Expert Witnesses in California

This expert is a member of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, California Council of EMS Educators, California Fire Chiefs, California EMS Educator/QI Group, and National Association of EMS Educators. He is currently the President and Education Program Director of a private EMT training center. He has 26 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services and 20+ years as an Educator. This expert also has extensive expert witness experience.

This highly qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in providing safety training for forklift use. Certified as a Forklift Instructor by the National Safety Council and as an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer, his expertise includes various warehouse systems and industrial truck classes 1-7 including electric forklifts, pallet jacks, and tug tractors. He has authored two publications on lift truck and forklift safety training. He also created computer-based operator training programs for forklift use at large companies. His previous positions include sales and training instruction for various companies including Raymond Handling Concepts Corp. and Exide Corp. He currently works as President of a forklift safety consulting firm.

This fitness celebrity has been participating in strongman competitions since 2003 and has been a powerlifter since 2006. In 2013, he was the first American to compete in the MAS Wrestling World Cup in Russia and served as the Head Coach of Team USA in the 2014 World Championships in Siberia. A gym owner in Northern California, he has promoted and hosted many weightlifting competitions. He's also a published author for MILO, REPS Magazine, and fiveonfive Magazine.

With over 30 years of experience training in various types of gym and fitness facilities, this expert has a particular insight into the field of personal training and fitness facility safety. He has extensive experience with national standards and guidelines for fitness facilities, personal training standards, the design, installation, and usage of fitness equipment, and fitness program design. This expert earned his BA in physical education from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and holds multiple certifications, including personal training, UFC performance training, strength and conditioning specialist, and post-rehab conditioning specialist. He is active in his field as a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has instructed many in exercise science, as a health science teacher for Sylmar High School, an American Red Cross CPR, AED, & first aid instructor, and a fitness and performance coach for Vistamar High School and UFC Gym. He has also previously served as a trainer for the men's lacrosse club team at Loyola Marymount University and the owner of Balanced Fitness Systems, a fitness training company he ran for nearly 25 years. Currently, this expert serves as the owner of a private fitness training facility in California.

This highly qualified expert has 30 years of experience in the cosmetology industry. She is a licensed cosmetologist and educator and is certified in cosmetology, advanced haircutting techniques, hair extensions, and hair coloring. Formerly, she was a master stylist and advanced colorist at The Cut Above Salon, the owner, creative director and stylist at Maximum Salon and Studio, and the lead educator at Penrose Academy. Currently, she is a master educator, stylist, and blogger at a professional hair-styling company, and a free-lance hairstylist in the motion picture industry.

This expert is a retired police officer and owner of a police training and consulting firm. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management, a Masters of Science in Psychology and is completing a doctoral degree in Performance Psychology. He is a Certified Criminal Investigator with the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute and a Force Science Certified Analyst with the Force Science Institute He currently teaches the application of Human Factors science to a police officer's use of force (Attention, Perception, Response Time, Decision Making, and Memory). He is also an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice, a Police Academy Instructor, and a Force Options Simulator Instructor at a large regional training center. His policing experience includes positions in; SWAT, Field Training, Gangs, Narcotics, Supervision Media Relations, and Use of Force Training.

This expert starting boxing at the age of 11 and began his professional career in 1993. The World Boxing Organization recognized his as the third ranked Welterweight in the world. Having retired from his career as a professional athlete, he now serves as the head boxing trainer at a successful San Diego area gym and his contributed his talents to both TV and film productions.

This martial arts expert graduated from Nottingham Trent Universitywith a BS in Sports Science, Administration and Coaching and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Applied Sports Science at Indiana University, where he later served on the faculty. He began his martial arts career in England, where he gained rank in Western Kickboxing. During his time with the Indiana University Martial Arts Program he began training Hapkido and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and received his Hapkido black belt in 2004, while also receiving a Black Belt in Taekwondo in 2006. He also holds Instructor rank in 7 other martial arts systems. He currently serves as the Martial Arts Coordinator for a major university in California.

This highly-qualified expert has over 15 years of experience in aviation and flight training. She earned her AAS in aviation technology from San Juan College's Mesa Pilot Development Program. This expert is a certified airline transport pilot, commercial pilot, and flight instructor. She specializes in advanced training such as tailwheel, aerobatics, multi-engine, ATP, upset recovery, and stage checks and has experience with aircrafts of all sizes. She formerly served as the first officer for Part 121 Airline for Mesa Air Group, as well as the chief flight instructor and owner of Instrument Flight Solutions. Currently, this expert is the owner and chief flight instructor of a flight school in California.

This biomechanics expert specializes in human performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and exercise and fitness. He earned his BA in history and his MS in kinesiology from California State University at Fullerton before earning his PhD in kinesiology, recreation, and sports studies with a biomechanics specialization from the University of Tennessee. He holds several certifications, including certifications as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning specialist, and is active in his field as a member of several organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the International Society of Biomechanics. This expert is also an active researcher in his field, having received multiple research grants and authored several peer-reviewed articles, as well as serving as an editor for several scientific publications. Currently, he is both the owner of a personal training company and an assistant professor of kinesiology and a faculty advisor for the Sports Training and Research Program at a major university in California.