Brad DeWeese

Brad DeWeese is a Teaching Professor and Director of the Human Performance Science Program at the College of Health and Human Development, Penn State University. His work bridges elite sport performance and scientific training theory, with a focus on developing world-class competitors.

• Ed.D., 2012, Adult Education and Leadership, North Carolina State University
• M.S., 2002, Nutrition & Dietetics, Western Carolina University
• B.S., 1997, Sport Management & Exercise Science and Athletic Administration, Minor: Coaching, Western Carolina University

His research interests emphasize comprehensive training methodologies for elite athletes, leveraging his extensive experience coaching 21 Olympic and World Championship medalists, including 6 World Champions. He contributes to applied sport science education and practitioner development.

Beyond his academic roles, Brad has over two decades of coaching expertise in high-performance sports, integrating nutrition, physiology, and pedagogy into elite athlete training programs. He is based in the Department of Kinesiology at Penn State's University Park campus (29B Recreation Building) and can be contacted at bdeweese@psu.edu or (814) 863-1345.