
Paul Sparks
Graduate Research Assistant

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

The University of Alabama
2010 - 2012Masters of Arts Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceActivities and Societies: Exercise Physiology Club

University of Alabama at Birmingham
2005 - 2009Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) History
Experience

University of Alabama
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012Graduate Research AssistantDuring 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 2016Sports Science Associate
IMG Academy
Apr 2016 - Aug 2016Physical Conditioning Coach
USASOC
Nov 2016 - Oct 2019Director of Sports Science
Booz Allen Hamilton
Mar 2020 - Oct 2020Program Management Officer
Sparks Peak Performance
Oct 2021 - Feb 2022Director of Sports Science
Hagerman Development Group
Sept 2022 - nowHuman Performance DirectorCurrently overseeing an operational performance program for the USAF
Licenses & Certifications
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Data Visualization with Python
CourseraMay 2025 .webp)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)Jan 2007- View certificate

Data Analysis with Python
CourseraMay 2025 - View certificate

Python for Data Science and AI
CourseraApr 2025 - View certificate

JT4 Data Analytics
CourseraJul 2025 - View certificate

JT4 Data Analytics
CourseraJul 2025 - View certificate

Databases and SQL for Data Science
CourseraApr 2025 
R Programming
The Johns Hopkins UniversityJul 2025.webp)
Certified Sport & Performance Scientist
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)Nov 2022
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