Alejandro Garcia.

• Instructor of record for undergraduate kinesiology courses spanning sport nutrition, introductory kinesiology, biomechanics, and exercise physiology assessment.
• Develop syllabi, lectures, laboratory activities, and assessments; deliver all instruction, grading, and academic support through office hours and one-on-one advising.

• Conduct research in biomechanics, kinetic and kinematic analysis, sports medicine, and performance science.
• Supervise and mentor laboratory interns and student researchers across active studies.
• Manage data collection and analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with research protocols.
• Assist in manuscript preparation and publication of peer-reviewed articles; support grant applications with data compilation and literature reviews.
• Collaborate with faculty and graduate students on interdisciplinary research projects.

• Instructor for KIN 322, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Laboratory (Fall 2024 — Spring 2026) and two sections of KIN 150, General Nutrition for Health and Performance (Fall 2026): lectures, discussions, and laboratory sections.
• Develop course materials, including lecture slides, laboratory instructions, and study guides.
• Evaluate student performance through grading of exams, quizzes, assignments, and laboratory reports.
• Provide academic support through scheduled office hours and one-on-one consultations; collaborate with faculty on course design and improvement.

• Conducted research on exercise physiology, cardiovascular health, and performance science.
• Managed data collection and analysis; assisted in manuscript preparation and peer-reviewed publication.
• Supported research grant applications and collaborated on interdisciplinary research projects.

• Assisted in teaching and grading for graduate and undergraduate courses; conducted office hours for student support.
• Collaborated on course planning and instructional material development.

• Facilitated interactive learning activities and discussions; guided students in problem-solving and research skills.
• Monitored and assessed student progress, providing constructive feedback.

• JitzKing Miami Open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament (March 16, 2024): roughly 300 competitors and 1,200+ spectators.
• Newbreed Miami Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Spring Championship (April 13, 2024): roughly 500 competitors and 2,000+ spectators.
• Directed all planning and execution for both events: logistics, scheduling, budgeting, venue and vendor coordination, registration, and parking; led large teams of employees and volunteers and ran marketing that drove strong turnout.

• Sports Science Club Coordinator, Grades 9—12 (August 2023 — June 2024).
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club Head Coach (January 2023 — June 2025).

• Interdisciplinary study using AI-based motion capture to detect early indicators of anxiety and depression from gait dynamics (walking speed, stride length) on college campuses.
• Supervise and lead the biomechanics intern team; oversee gait data collection, processing, and quality control.

• Conducted metabolic-cart economy testing across walking intensities in older adults; analyzed VO₂, VCO₂, and respiratory exchange ratio.
• Work produced two refereed abstracts presented at the 2026 ACSM Annual Meeting.

• Led supervision of the six-week THINK summer program, an integrative nutrition and exercise science curriculum interfaced with social-emotional learning and STEM education for middle-school youth.
• Directed the Summer 2025 data collection cycle: body composition, physical fitness, and physical literacy testing; supervised staff and student researchers and supported program administration and data curation.
• Program research published in Nutrients (2025) and presented at the ACSM Annual Meeting.

• One of the leads for data collection examining predictors of vascular markers of cardiac risk in collegiate students.
• Conducted vascular assessments (flow-mediated dilation ultrasound), hemodynamic measures, body composition, and health and fitness testing across the collection period.

• One of the lead biomechanists and sports scientists for an Olympic 100m finalist’s 16-week training camp targeting the 100m world record; directly involved in programming and decision making.
• Conduct kinematic, kinetic, dynamometry, and speed testing, with time-motion analysis from drone and professional high-speed camera footage.
• Report findings to a council of experts in sport and exercise science, biomechanics, and track & field; consult directly with the athlete’s head coach to guide development priorities.

• Pre- and post-season performance testing of 200+ elite youth athletes (U6—U19): power, speed, force, and aerobic/anaerobic endurance.
• Utilize force platforms, force dynamometry, timing gates, and field-based testing; analyze between-group differences across age bands.
• Developing a decision-support model for club coaches and staff; deliver testing reports and communication to parents.

• Lead and mentor student researchers and interns, 100+ undergraduate and graduate students to date, guiding development into biomechanics, sports science, clinical, and research career paths.
• Mentored the undergraduate presenting author of a refereed abstract at the 2026 ACSM Annual Meeting.

• Led and mentored undergraduate and graduate students in laboratory testing procedures, data collection, and research development at the University of Miami.

Written in support of graduate, professional, and employment applications for former students and mentees.

• Served as expert witness in sport and exercise science for the official Guinness World Record attempt for the longest distance run while actively DJing.

• Own and operate Onyx Performance Systems, serving high school, collegiate, and professional athletes through Onyx Performance Lab (athlete testing, performance diagnostics, and training) and Onyx Performance OS (performance analytics and athlete-management software).
• Direct every function of the business: operations, marketing, sports science services, athlete development, strength & conditioning, and software development.
• Develop and implement individualized, data-driven training programs using research-grade testing equipment and evidence-based methods to optimize athletic performance.

• Performance development coach for select U19 academy athletes: performance testing, strength & conditioning, and speed development aligned to the competition calendar.

• Lead performance testing and athlete monitoring across academy squads using force plates, timing gates, and GPS/IMU; build age and position benchmarks and dashboards to guide training and readiness.
• Design and coach strength, speed, plyometric, and RSA programs aligned to the match calendar; manage microcycles, load (HSD, accelerations, HR/RPE), and return-to-play progressions with technical staff.
• Translate data into decisions: concise reports, coach and player education, LTAD framework, warm-up standards, and a testing calendar; expanded into the club-wide 200+ athlete testing program.

• Instruct adult and youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes; develop technical curriculum and age-appropriate progressions emphasizing discipline, respect, and self-confidence.

• Collaborated with coaching staff to develop and implement strength and conditioning programs for FIU sports teams, using sports science data and equipment to assess and enhance athlete performance.
• Coached hands-on training sessions; analyzed performance data and contributed to training program adjustments.