Student Spotlight

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 [...]

For clinical professionals, the shift from patient care to the classroom requires a new set of skills and credentials. Meet Kira Eimiller, PT, DPT, EdD, Cert. MDT, a Fall 2024 graduate from the EdD Kinesiology program at CSP Global. [...]

For many healthcare professionals, the journey doesn't end at clinical practice—it evolves into teaching the next generation. Meet Candace Langston, EdD, ACSM-CEP, CCRP, a Summer 2025 graduate from the faculty-focused online EdD Kinesiology program at CSP Global, the [...]

For healthcare leaders operating at the highest levels of their industry, the path to a doctorate often seems impassable due to time constraints. Meet Phil Stevens, PhD, MEd, CPO/FAAOP, a Fall 2025 graduate from the PhD Kinesiology program [...]

For many professionals, a doctorate is not just a degree—it is a tool for transformation. Meet Tosha Bell, a Fall 2025 graduate of the EdD Kinesiology program at Concordia University, St. Paul. Formerly a middle school educator, Dr. [...]

Meet Logan Daughtry, EdD, CSCS, a Spring 2024 graduate from the Kinesiology EdD program at CSP Global! Less than a year after completing his doctorate, he has successfully transitioned from the world of elite collegiate coaching to a coveted [...]

Meet Mark Fleming, PhD, CPT, a Spring 2025 graduate from the Kinesiology Doctoral program at CSP Global!A Calling to Adaptive FitnessAlthough he first discovered his love of exercise science and kinesiology during his junior year at the University of [...]