Sport Science Network

About Our Ambassadors

Our Ambassadors are passionate leaders in the sport science community who champion the mission of The Sport Science Network. They represent our values, connect practitioners, and help advance the field through their expertise, dedication, and commitment to making sport science more accessible and impactful.

Ambassadors play a crucial role in building our community, sharing knowledge, and fostering connections that drive innovation in human performance. They are the face of our network in their regions and specialties, helping us reach and support practitioners, coaches, and researchers around the world.

Our Ambassadors

Travis Vlantes

Director of Applied Sports Science, University of Texas

M.S. in Exercise Science leading applied sports science at Texas Athletics. Former assistant sports performance coach at Wyoming with expertise in athlete monitoring and performance systems.

Dr. Matt Thome

Director of the Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory

PhD, CSCS leading applied sport science at Nebraska. Former sport scientist for Olympic sprinters at ALTIS with expertise in training load monitoring and elite athlete performance.

Scott Battley

Assistant Athletics Director and Director of Sports Science, Texas A&M University

CSCS, CPSS, SCCC leading sports science at Texas A&M. Oversees Olympic Sports teams and Performance & Wellness units, with expertise in athlete development and applied sport science.

Dr. Andrew Stuart

Assistant Director of the Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory

PhD in Sport Science supporting applied sport science at Nebraska. Former Manager of Applied Sport Science with US Speedskating, supporting Olympic medalists with expertise in performance optimization and injury risk reduction.

What Ambassadors Do

Build Community

Connect with practitioners, coaches, and researchers in your region or specialty area. Foster meaningful relationships and create spaces for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Share Knowledge

Contribute insights, best practices, and practical solutions to the community. Help translate research into actionable strategies that practitioners can implement immediately.

Champion the Mission

Represent The Sport Science Network at events, conferences, and in your professional networks. Help spread awareness of our resources and mission.

Shape the Future

Provide valuable feedback and insights that help us improve our resources, tools, and community offerings. Your expertise helps guide our direction.