EDUCATION
- Doctor of Philosophy, College of Life Sciences, Department of Exercise Sciences with specialization in Exercise Physiology, Brigham Young University-Provo, December 2014
- Master of Science, College of Education, Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa, December 2008.
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Education/Health, Brigham Young University-Provo, 1985.
UNIVERSITY TEACHING & COACHING EXPERIENCE
2016-24 : Brigham Young University Hawaii, Laie, Hawaii
Associate Professor:
- HHS 285 Introduction to Epidemiology
- HHS 325 Prevention and Management of Disease
- HHS 333 Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning
- HHS 344 Physiology of Exercise
- HHS 420 Physical Activity in Public Health
- HLTH 221 Substance Use and Abuse
- HLTH 441 Health in Secondary Schools
- EXS 260 Elementary Human Anatomy
- EXS 260L Elementary Human Anatomy Lab
- EXS 261 Elementary Human Physiology
- EXS 330 Principles of Exercise and Sports Science
- EXS 333 Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning
- EXS 339 Measurement & Evaluation
- EXS 341 Biomechanics
- EXS 344 Physiology of Exercise
- EXS 344L Physiology of Exercise Lab
- EXS 365 Exercise and Sports Testing & Prescription
- EXS 369 Coaching Fundamentals
- EXS 410 Personal Trainer Certification
- EXS 411 Sports Nutrition Certification
- EXS 414 International Sports Management
- EXS 493 Research Methods
- EXS 494 Research Seminar
- EXS 495R Independent study in Research in EXS
2013-14 : Provo College, Provo, UT
Adjunct Professor:
- Human Physiology
- Health and Wellness
2009-14 : Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Graduate Student Teacher:
- Lifestyle and Chronic Disease Prevention
- Fundamentals of Football for Secondary Education Teachers
- Beginning Weight Training,
- Intermediate Weight Training
- Beginning Bowling
- Beginning Golf
- Beginning Jogging
- Beginning Flexibility
Graduate Research Assistant
1998-09: Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Exercise and Sports Science Instructor
- Fitness for Living
- Sports Fundamentals of Weight Training
- Intermediate Weight Training
- Beginning Weight Training
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Men’s sports
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Soccer
- Cross country
- Golf
- Water Polo
Women’s sports
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Soccer
- Cross country
- Volleyball
- Softball
Fitness Center Coordinator
- Training, scheduling and supervising student workers
- Implementing and conducting faculty and staff fitness program
- Purchasing and maintaining weight room and aerobic room equipment
- Scheduling of facility for classes, athletic teams, faculty, staff and students.
NCAA Compliance officer
- Educating coaches, student-athletes and supporting staff personnel of NCAA rules.
- Verification of athletes eligibility
- Monitor of Compliance of NCAA rules
OTHER TEACHING & COACHING EXPERIENCE
2014-2016: Kalani High School, Honolulu, HI
Instructor grades 9-12
- Transition to High School
- Health
- Weight training
- Sports Fundamentals
Department Head PE/Health:
1997-98: Kaiser High School, Honolulu, Hawaii
Instructor grades 9-12
- Beginning weight training
- Intermediate weight training
- Advanced weight training
- Fundamentals of Sports and PE
Assistant Athletic Director
Head Strength Coach
Head Coach JV Wrestling Coach
1995-97 : Highlands Intermediate School, Pearl City, Hawaii
Instructor grades 7-8
- Physical Education
- Math
- Health
- English
Pearl City High School JV Wrestling Head Coach
1994-95: Heritage Schools Orem, Utah
Instructor grades 7-12
- Physical Education
- Health
- Math
- Biology
Provo High School Assistant Football Coach
1992-94: Pearl City High School Pearl City, Hawaii
Instructor grades 9-12
- Physical Education
- Health
JV Wrestling Head Coach
1991-92: Roosevelt High School, Honolulu, Hawaii
Instructor grades 9-12
- General Math
- Geometry
- Algebra 1
- Algebra 2
1988-91: Provo Canyon School
Physical Education Instructor
Student Living Counselor
1987-88: Hawaii State DOE
HIV/AIDS special instructor grades 7 -12
Kaiser High School
Head Wrestling Coach
Head Strength Coach
1986-87 Orchard Elementary School
PE Specialist grades K - 6
Timpview High School
Head Wrestling Coach
Freshman Head Football Coach
RESEARCH, PRESENTATION AND PUBLICATION
- Power Output in Rugby Players Comparing Unilateral and Bilateral Isotonic Upper-body Resistance Exercise, Authors: Evan Nakachi, James D. George, Allen Parcell, Dennis Eggett, Brent Feland, International Journal of Exercise Science 04/2019
- Unilateral Dumbbell Weight Training Produces Highest Oxygen Consumption During Exercise, 2013 ACSM Abstract Presentation, Author
- Greater Energy Expenditure in Unilateral vs. Bilateral Weight Training, 2012 ACSM Annual Conference Oral Presentation, Author
- Effect of Whole Body Vibration Training on Gastrocnemius and Vastus Lateralis Intramuscular Temperature.16th International World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, Amsterdam, Nederland’s, June 20-23, 2011, Co-author
- Resisted Hip Flexion Training Twice a Week Does Not Significantly Improve 40-yard Sprint Time, 2008 Master Thesis, Author
CERTIFICATIONS
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) June 26,1997
- National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) June 12, 1999
- College Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) May 6, 2009
- Member American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 2012
CV REVISED 6/11/2024