David Sanders

Ph.D, CSCS*D

Trained in exercise physiology and sports nutrition, Dave has coached high-level athletes to optimal performance. He earned his Doctorate from Rutgers University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Dave has worked with all ages including national-level youth athletes, NCAA Division I soccer and field hockey, and professional soccer and dance.

Through his work with the Rutgers University Dance Program and The American Ballet Theatre, he is a renowned researcher in dance science. His expertise lies in the dynamic relationship between training load, hormones, and nutrition to optimize health and performance. Dave continues his work with dance and athletics at Loyola University, where he serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Health Sciences.