Ph.D. Candidate, Graduate Assistant Teaching, Research Assistant
Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas A&M University
My name is Drew E. Gonzalez, Ph.D.(c), MS, SCCC, CISSN, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, EP-C, and I am a third-year Ph.D. Candidate at Texas A&M University (TAMU) studying Kinesiology under the supervision of Dr. Richard B. Kreider. I currently work as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant in the Department of Kinesiology and Sports Management (KNSM). I am certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS,*D) and a Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F,*D), both with Distinction. My research is primarily focused on the tactical athlete (i.e., firefighters and law enforcement personnel) and sports nutrition. Presently, I am a Researcher in the Exercise and Sport Nutrition Laboratory, as well as the Chief Leader of the Tactical Athlete Research Unit at TAMU. Upon graduating, I plan to continue conducting research with respect to tactical athletes and sports nutrition.