Cisco Reyes, PhD, CSCS*D

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Founder of The RISE Lab

Head Athletic Performance Specialist



Athletic Performance Training Experience

  • Linfield University (McMinnville, OR)

    • September 2017 - present

    • Consultant to Department of Athletics

  • Concordia University (Portland, OR)

    • September 2011 - June 2017

    • Director of Athletic Performance

  • University of Idaho (Moscow, ID)

    • August 2005 - May 2007

    • Graduate Student Volunteer Coach

Sport Coaching Experience

  • Head Coach - Oregon Blaze Fastpitch 12U Softball (August 2019 - present)

  • Assistant Coach - South Beaverton Thunderbats 10U Softball (August 2018 - July 2019)

  • Head Coach - South Beaverton Girls Little League Softball 10U All-Star Team (May 2019 - July 2019)

  • Head Coach - South Beaverton Girls Little League Softball (February 2015 - July 2019)

  • Head Coach - Moscow Blue Devils American Legion Baseball (Moscow, ID; 2005 - 2006)

  • Assistant Coach - Moscow Blue Devils American Legion Baseball (Moscow, ID; 2003 - 2004)

  • Assistant Coach - Moscow High School Freshmen and Varsity Baseball (Moscow, ID; 2003 - 2006)

  • Head Coach - Babe Ruth Baseball (Moscow, ID; 2002 - 2003)

Former outfielder/middle infielder at Pacific University (Forest Grove, OR) under then-head coach, Greg Bradley (1999 - 2003)

Education

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  • Doctor of Philosophy

    • Education/Sports Science

    • University of Idaho - December 2008

      • Dissertation: “Effects of acute whole-body vibration exposure on bat velocity and muscle activity during the baseball swing.”

  • Masters of Science

    • Physical Education/Exercise Science

    • University of Idaho - May 2005

      • Thesis: “The acute effects of various weighted bat warm-up protocols on bat velocity.”

  • Bachelors of Science

    • Exercise Science, Minor in Coaching

    • Pacific University - May 2003

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Academic Positions

  • Linfield University (McMinnville, OR)

    • July 2017 - present

    • Associate Professor

    • Department of Health, Human Performance, and Athletics

  • Concordia University (Portland, OR)

    • July 2011 - June 2017

    • Associate to Full Professor

    • Department of Exercise and Sport Science

  • Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, IL)

    • July 2008 - June 2011

    • Assistant Professor

    • Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

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Professional Organizations and Certifications

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

    • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS): December 2005 - present

    • Executive Board Member for the Sports Science and Performance Technology Special Interest Group: April 2020 - present

    • Oregon State/Provincial Advisory Board Member: April 2020 - present

    • Oregon State/Provincial Director: May 2015 - April 2020

  • Functional Movement Systems (FMS)

    • Certified Level 1 and 2 in Functional Movement Screen: October 2012 - present

  • American College of Sports Medicine (ASCM)