Andy Guard
Head of Physical Performance | CASES Accredited
- Role
- Head of Physical Performance at San Jose Earthquakes Soccer
- Location
- San Jose, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andy Guard
Head of Performance-Sports Science who enjoys the challenge of implementing evidence-based practices as part of the multi-disciplinary team to optimize individual and team physical performance and recovery. CASES accredited sport and exercise scientist with 15 years experience with club First Teams and men’s and women’s national teams. Experienced in team sport planning and periodisation, load and wellbeing monitoring, physical preparation and recovery strategies.PhD: GPS and inertial sensors in training load of elite soccer.English FA Coaching Level 2, CSCS, CPSS, FMS, ISAK, EXOS-XPS certified
Experience
Head of Physical Performance
Jan 2025 — Present · San Jose, CA, US
Education
University of Hull
MSc, Sports Science (Physiology and Performance in Football)
2009 — 2011
University of Glasgow
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Sports Science
2012 — 2016
Durham University
BA (Hons), Sport
2006 — 2009
Skills
- Football
- Sports Science
- Operant Conditioning
- Sports Coaching
- Athletics
- Sports Psychology
- Sports
- Injury Prevention
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Medicine
- Soccer
- Strength & Conditioning
- Fitness
- Rehabilitation
- Strength Training
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