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Paul Sparks

Paul Sparks

Graduate Research Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sports Scientist & Program Manager - Specializing in Performance Enhancement & Career Longevity

  • Education

    • The University of Alabama

      2010 - 2012
      Masters of Arts Kinesiology and Exercise Science

      Activities and Societies: Exercise Physiology Club

    • University of Alabama at Birmingham

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) History

  • Experience

    • University of Alabama

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
      Graduate Research Assistant

      During my Graduate studies at Alabama, I worked under Dr. Gary Hodges in the Human Circulation Laboratory. As a Graduate Research Assistant I was responsible for the recruitment of participants, data collection, data analysis, maintenance of study related materials, chemical assay preparations, etc. While working with Dr. Hodges we were able to produce several research manuscripts that are either currently in publication, or are under consideration.

    • University of Minnesota

      Jun 2015 - Apr 2016
      Sports Science Associate

    • IMG Academy

      Apr 2016 - Aug 2016
      Physical Conditioning Coach

    • USASOC

      Nov 2016 - Oct 2019
      Director of Sports Science

    • Booz Allen Hamilton

      Mar 2020 - Oct 2020
      Program Management Officer

    • Sparks Peak Performance

      Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
      Director of Sports Science

    • Hagerman Development Group

      Sept 2022 - now
      Human Performance Director

      Currently overseeing an operational performance program for the USAF

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Data Visualization with Python

      Coursera
      May 2025
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    • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

      National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
      Jan 2007

    • Data Analysis with Python

      Coursera
      May 2025
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    • Python for Data Science and AI

      Coursera
      Apr 2025
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    • JT4 Data Analytics

      Coursera
      Jul 2025
      View certificate certificate

    • JT4 Data Analytics

      Coursera
      Jul 2025
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    • Databases and SQL for Data Science

      Coursera
      Apr 2025
      View certificate certificate

    • R Programming

      The Johns Hopkins University
      Jul 2025

    • Certified Sport & Performance Scientist

      National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
      Nov 2022