Christopher Richard Garcia
Cypress,TX
Summary
Educator, coach, and performance consultant with over 15 years of experience in kinesiology, sports science, and applied health. PhD candidate specializing in gamification, self-determination theory, and sports performance technology. Recognized leader in implementing evidence-based strategies, wellness programming, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve athlete development and community health outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher | Strength & Conditioning Coordinator | Football Coach
Klein Cain High School
Cypress, TX
01.2017 - Current
- Designed and implemented curriculum for Kinesiology I & II and Senior Practicum in Health & Wellness.
- Integrated sports science technology (GPS, linear position transducers) to evaluate and enhance athlete health and performance.
- Developed off-season training, nutrition, and sleep education programs.
- Analyzed and tracked performance data for multiple athletic populations.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration between departments and led professional development in applied exercise science.
- Organized student engagement initiatives in community health and wellness.
Owner | Strength & Conditioning Specialist | CFO
Katy Gymnastics & Sports Performance
Katy, TX
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Founded and managed a gymnastics and sports performance facility.
- Oversaw hiring, financial operations, and marketing (including SEO and social media).
- Designed and supervised periodized training programs for diverse athletic populations.
- Conducted staff education and professional development.
Teacher | Football Coach | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Houston, TX
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Taught Geometry, Algebra II, AP Microeconomics, and AP Macroeconomics.
- Developed and led athletic training cycles; tracked athlete performance metrics.
- Served as Varsity Safeties Coach, Special Teams Coordinator, and Assistant Track & Field Coach.
- Sponsored Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter.
Teacher & Head Freshman Football Coach
James E. Taylor High School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Teacher & Varsity Offensive Line Coach
Waller High School
01.2011 - 01.2013
Education
PhD Candidate -
Concordia St. Paul
08-2028
M.S. - Kinesiology
Texas A&M
Corpus Christi, TX01.2020
B.S. - Kinesiology
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Curriculum development
- Performance analysis
- Data tracking
- Team leadership
- Educational technology
- Community engagement
- Sports nutrition
- Training program design
- Financial management
Affiliations
- Health & Human Performance Major Society (HHPMS)
- National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- National High School Strength Coaches Association
- Texas High School Coaches Association
Certification
- Special Education EC–12
- Mathematics 9–12
- Physical Education EC–12
- NSCA - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- NASM - Performance Enhancement Specialist
- Reflexive Performance Reset - Level 1, 2 & 3
Certifications Accomplishments
- Klein ISD Teacher of the Year, 2024
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
- Reflexive Performance Reset Practitioner (Levels 1–3)
- Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner | Strength & Conditioning Specialist | CFO
Katy Gymnastics & Sports Performance
01.2019 - 01.2021
Teacher | Strength & Conditioning Coordinator | Football Coach
Klein Cain High School
01.2017 - Current
Teacher | Football Coach | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
01.2013 - 01.2017
Teacher & Head Freshman Football Coach
James E. Taylor High School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Teacher & Varsity Offensive Line Coach
Waller High School
01.2011 - 01.2013
PhD Candidate -
Concordia St. Paul
M.S. - Kinesiology
Texas A&M
B.S. - Kinesiology
University of Houston
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