Student Spotlight

Meet Denise Howard, EdD, a Fall 2023 graduate from the Doctor of Education in Kinesiology program at CSP Global. As the program's very first graduate, Dr. Howard currently serves as the Department Chair for CSP Global Kinesiology and is [...]

At the United States Military Academy at West Point, physical readiness isn't just about fitness—it's about leadership, resilience, and survival. As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Education, Dr. Gregory Hess is at the forefront of this [...]

  Between leading Christ the King Jesuit College Prep as Dean of Student Life, teaching as an Adjunct Instructor at Loyola University Chicago, and raising two children, Dr. Jaylon Joyner’s schedule was already full. But a lifelong passion for [...]

For Claire Woebke, PhD, LAT, ATC, the journey from clinical athletic trainer to higher education leader wasn't just a career shift—it was a personal calling. Today, Dr. Woebke serves as an Assistant Professor and Research Coordinator at Gustavus [...]

Meet Andrew "Drew" Gannon, EdD, a Summer 2025 graduate from the EdD Kinesiology program at CSP Global. Dr. Gannon currently works as an Assistant Professor in the Health and Human Performance department at Fort Hays State University in Kansas. [...]

  Meet Kevin Geldon, EdD, a Summer 2025 graduate of the EdD in Kinesiology program at CSP Global. For the past 17 years, Dr. Geldon has been a dedicated educator, teaching high school physical education, health, and intro to [...]

Meet Deborah Middleton, PhD, a Fall 2025 graduate from the doctoral program in kinesiology at CSP Global! When she isn't jumping out of airplanes at 14,000 feet or competing in weightlifting, or playing tennis, she is serving the [...]

Meet Karly Mendez, PhD, a Fall 2025 graduate of the doctoral program in kinesiology at CSP Global. Dr. Mendez currently works as a Senior Human Performance Specialist at the Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute in Houston, Texas. [...]

Meet Michael Richards, EdD, USMCv, NSCA RSCC, CSCS, TSAC-F, ACSM EP-C, EIM 2, USAW2, PN1, a Summer 2025 graduate from the EdD in Kinesiology program at CSP Global. Dr. Richards currently serves as a Strength and Conditioning Coach [...]

Meet Dr. Nicole Hodges, PhD, DPT, PT, ATC, a Summer 2025 graduate from the PhD Kinesiology program at CSP Global. As a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy, licensed physical therapist, and certified athletic trainer, Dr. [...]

Meet Brennan Sweet, PhD, a Spring 2025 graduate from the PhD in Kinesiology program at CSP Global. Dr. Sweet’s career is a testament to the diverse applications of exercise science. He currently works in a pulmonary rehab facility [...]

Meet Jordan Sorensen, EdD, NSCA-CSCS, ACSM-EP, a Spring 2025 graduate from the EdD in Kinesiology program at Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP Global). Dr. Sorensen currently serves as the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Bemidji State University [...]

Meet Danny Blanchard, a current PhD student at CSP Global. Last year, Danny started teaching a dual enrollment course at South Terrebonne High School in Bourg, Louisiana, a tight-knit bayou community in Terrebonne Parish known for its shrimp [...]

Meet Carly Ritter, PT, DPT, PhD, a graduate of the kinesiology doctoral program at CSP Global. A board-certified clinical orthopaedic specialist, Dr. Ritter currently teaches in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and Orthopaedic Residency at Augusta University [...]

Meet Matthew Ward, EdD, a Spring 2024 graduate from the EdD Kinesiology program at CSP Global! Shortly after graduating, Dr. Ward accepted a position as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the San Jose Earthquakes, a professional soccer [...]

Meet Dr. David Linton, a Fall 2025 graduate from the EdD Kinesiology program at CSP Global. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Linton has successfully parlayed his doctoral journey into a thriving career in academia, recently accepting a [...]

Meet Dr. Megan McCarthy, a Fall 2024 graduate of the PhD Kinesiology program at CSP Global. Based in Carmel, Maine, Dr. McCarthy is an accomplished educator who currently teaches health and physical education at Hermon High School, exercise [...]

Meet Dmitriy "Dima" Chernov, EdD, a Spring 2025 graduate from the EdD Kinesiology program at CSP Global. Dr. Chernov is a dedicated educator currently teaching anatomy and physiology, human biology, nutrition, and pathophysiology across several New York institutions, [...]

Meet John Nemeth, PhD, a Summer 2025 graduate from the PhD Kinesiology program at CSP Global! A certified Health and Physical Education Teacher, Dr. Nemeth currently teaches middle school PE in Western Pennsylvania. A Passion for Teaching and [...]

Meet Joshua Robinson, EdD, a Summer 2025 graduate from the EdD Kinesiology program at CSP Global! For the past 19 years, Dr. Robinson has enjoyed a successful career as a physical education teacher and coach. He currently teaches [...]

Meet Hallie Wallace, PhD, ACSM EP-C, a Fall 2024 graduate from the PhD in Kinesiology program at Concordia University, St. Paul. Dr. Wallace currently teaches at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, where she implements adaptive fitness programs. Finding [...]

For sports medicine professionals, translating clinical knowledge into broad, community-level education is a powerful way to elevate athlete safety. Meet Patrick Fleming, ATC, a current student in the online Kinesiology EdD program at CSP Global. Having recently started [...]

Meet Dr. Kim Dehlbom ("Dr. D"), DC, CFMP, and Chase Saulisbury, MS, co-founders of Riptide Wellness LLC, a business born out of personal conviction, professional expertise, and a shared mission to bring preventative, personalized healthcare to their community. [...]

Meet Caleb Canterbury, a current Kinesiology PhD student at CSP Global. Based out of Mississippi, he just landed a new role as the Lead Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Instructor at East Central Community College in Decatur, MS. [...]

It is a common misconception that doctoral studies are reserved for those at the beginning of their careers. Meet Joe Carney, MBA, a current student in the research-focused online PhD Kinesiology program at CSP Global. Carney is proving that [...]