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Dr. Andrew Pichardo
Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach
- With IMG Academy Since: 2022
- Hometown: Ft. Worth, TX
- Languages Spoken: English
About Me:
Andrew joined IMG Academy in September 2022 the lead the Golf S&C program. Originally from Ft. Worth, Texas, he has coached elementary aged to Olympic level athletes for over 10 years. Andrew completed his PhD in New Zealand where he studied the effects of different types of resistance training on motor skill performance. He has authored or coauthored over 10 peer-reviewed articles, presented on youth development in several countries, and has competed as a powerlifter, weightlifter, and bodybuilder. He joins the team with his wife, Lesley, daughter, Maya, dog, Nova, and snake, Leuka.
Education/Accreditations
- PhD in Sport and Recreation, Auckland University of Technology (2019)
- MS in Exercise Science, Appalachian State University (2015)
- BS in Exercise Physiology, Midwestern State University (2012)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, *Distinction
- USA Weightlifting Level 1
Experience
- Legacy High School
- Director of Athlete Development at St. John's College
- Intern at Lake Placid Olympic Training Center
- Summer Physical Conditioning Coach at IMG Academy
- Intern at Watauga High School
- Intern at Appalachian State University
- Intern at the University of Florida
- Intern at Midwestern State University
