Name: Eva Popper
Phone: (650) 208-6285
Email: empopper@hotmail.com
Bio:

• Santa Clara University Strength and Conditioning Coach (2003-08)
• Clinical Massage Therapist (2007-present)
• Played at Pepperdine University (1994-1998)
• M.S. in Exercise Science/Biomechanics from Ball State University
• B.S. in Sports Medicine from Pepperdine University

Job Description: Reporting directly to the Director of Coaching and indirectly to the Chair and the Board of Directors, the Injury Prevention/Performance Enhancement Specialist is responsible for design and implementation of training programs proven to reduce injury and improve athletic performance.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement team warm-ups, cool-downs and core strengthening programs
• Coordinate training sessions with coaches and teams
• Provide education/information from the most up to date scientific research related to sports performance
• Consult with coaches and players in regards to conditioning, nutrition, and strength and conditioning 

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Sports Science or related field
• 5 years experience in field of strength and conditioning, ideally working with both girls and boys soccer teams

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Understanding biomechanics as it relates to the sport of soccer
• Understanding the injury risks most commonly associated with the sport of soccer
• Understanding the strength and conditioning needs associated with the sport of soccer
• Ability to communicate well with coaches and players