Jacque Scaramella is a Sport Dietitian supporting Olympic and Paralympic sports: including Archery, Rugby 7s, Para Archery, and Sitting Volleyball. She supports the nutrition needs of national team athletes traveling domestically and internationally for training camps and competitions, most notably the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the 2018 Winter Paralympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, and most recently the 2020 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan (both held in 2021). Jacque believes in a food first approach and individualizing supportive nutrition strategies for athletes across many different types of sports and competition environments.    Jacque has authored a book chapter on nutrition for amputees in the 2nd edition of Sports Nutrition for Paralympic Athletes and co-authored several professional publications on nutrition for Para athletes. 

Sarah is a multi-discipline archer, a USA Archery Level 4-NTS Coach and USA Archery Level 3 National Judge. She got involved in archery in 2017, never having shot a bow before. She has earned national medals and records in Barebow but now has gone on to enjoy shooting Recurve and Compound as well. Sarah is President and coaches at North Side Archery Club (NSAC) in Chicago, Illinois. In 2022 and 2023, the club won several USA Archery Club Excellence awards including the overall national title of Club of the Year. She is most proud of NSAC's exponential growth and commitment to community-building and accessibility. Sarah was selected as 2023 Volunteer Coach of the Year by USA Archery. When she’s not shooting or coaching, Sarah works in data & analytics, specializing in small business credit risk and primarily consulting for financial institutions. 

For the last two decades, James L. Branham has dedicated himself to enhancing the health and performance of many individuals, from youth athletes to military service members across physical and psychological domains. He is passionate about exploring the limits of human potential and empowering individuals to achieve peak performance in life, sport, and work. 
James is obtaining a doctoral degree in human and sports performance at Rocky Mountain University. He operates his private practice, mi performance, where he integrates his extensive knowledge and experience to provide personalized mental performance plans to individuals seeking to achieve their most important goals by exploring and expanding their skills and abilities to overcome challenges and adapt to adversity through mental skills training.

He is certified by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), as well as holding certifications as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F). Additionally, James has a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from San Diego State University, a master’s degree in business administration and sport psychology from John F. Kennedy University, and a master’s degree in sports performance from Rocky Mountain University.

Outside his professional endeavors, James finds joy in spending time with his wife and two cherished pugs, while fostering a balanced sport lifestyle of family, friends, fitness, and fun that reflects his integrated approach to health and performance.

Audrey Hayn is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, with experience working with a variety of sports, including Crew, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Trap and Skeet and many more. A recent graduate of Smith College’s Exercise and Sports Studies Master’s Program, Audrey combines deep technical expertise with a strong foundation in leadership and diversity initiatives.    Starting her career with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Hispanic Studies from Washington College, Audrey seamlessly transitioned into the field of athletic performance. Audrey’s experience includes roles at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and Smith College, where she worked to develop specialized training regimens for top-ranked teams and individual athletes, including professionals like Sloane Stephens.    Audrey is proficient in cutting-edge tools like Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates, TENDO Units, and FirstBeat Heart Rate Monitoring systems and has used these feedback devices to bolster programming effectiveness. Her hands-on experience is complemented by a commitment to fostering inclusive environments and cultivating new generations of fitness enthusiasts and professionals. Audrey is not just dedicated to athlete success, but is deeply invested in holistic development and continuous learning in the dynamic field of sports science for all.  

Aubrey Webster is the Programs Manager for Easton Newberry Archery Center and a USAA Level 4 NTS Coach. She supervises and trains the center’s dedicated coaching staff and leads athlete development programs for over 175 weekly students, ranging from entry to competitive-level group classes. Aubrey has eight years of professional coaching experience with Easton Foundations and has coached competitive students to podium finishes at national USA Archery events, top 10 ASA, and top 10 USAT finishes.
 
In addition to leading group classes and managing coaching staff, Aubrey has designed camps for beginner and competitive athletes, and large-scale Try Archery events for newcomers. She has been a Level 3 NTS Instructor Trainer for USA Archery for over 3 years and started assisting USA Archery with Level 4 NTS Coaching Certifications in 2023.
 
Aubrey draws on her background of 13 years of competitive archery experience to create an effective learning environment for her students to grow and succeed. She excels at designing constraints, activities, and drills that highlight her athletes' abilities and help them push past previous limitations. In her free time, Aubrey is an avid reader, enjoys calisthenics, and loves a good cup of coffee or tea.

Michael grew up in Buffalo, New York. He attended Ithaca College, where he completed a direct entry Doctor of Physical Therapy program. He completed his undergraduate degree in Clinical Science in 2009 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2010.

Michael began clinical practice in 2011 and has pursued several post-graduate certifications. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists. He is also a Certified Orthopedic Manual/Manipulative Therapist (COMT) through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and BikeFit Pro. Michael is completing a Ph.D. in Health Sciences at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.

Michael began his Assistant Professorship at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) School of Physical Therapy in 2020. He teaches Foundational and Orthopedic courses and is the founding director of two Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinics at the Yakima Union Gospel Mission and Yakima Neighborhood Health Services. He leads DPT students who treat under and uninsured clients in integrated clinical experience courses. Michael's research focuses on health disparities, particularly the role of implicit biases in physical therapy practice. 
Outside of PNWU, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife, family, and friends, recreating in the great Pacific Northwest! 
Michael P. Blizniak, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CSCS

Derek Davis of Westchester, NY is a current Level 5-NTS Coach and has been the head coach for archery at Columbia University since 2005. Davis has coached seven recurve teams to national gold medal finishes (2005, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2024) and three compound teams (2015, 2017, 2018) and has produced a number of All-American and All-East honorees, as well as a host of USA Archery All-American Academic team members. Three times Davis has been awarded national coaching honors by USA Archery after first being named the USA Archery Doc Counsilman Coach of the Year in 2013. The following year, he was named USA Archery's National Coach of the Year. In 2016, Davis was recognized by USA Archery, and the U.S. Olympic Committee being awarded Davis the Doc Counsilman “Science” award.

Davis has served as a coach and team leader for USAA's international team staff program for several international trips including the 2017 and 2019 World University Games. He also served as a coach for the Junior Dream Team Program for six years.

In the past, Derek has served on the USA Archery Board of Directors and has also chaired the nominating and governance committee. He was a member of the collegiate task force which helped develop the collegiate division under USA Archery. Davis also spearheaded the creation of and served on USA Archery’s DEIA committee. Davis has been selected by World Archery America’s Development committee to host seminars and training camps in countries with developing archery programs.

Before coming to Columbia, Davis was a certified Apple Computer technician. He served as the Sr. Audio Systems Engineer where he built and maintained production systems for HBO, NBC, Jazz at Lincoln Center, XM/Sirius, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Bjork and many others.
Davis studied communications and music at Hunter College.His son, Derek M. Davis II, is a full-time archery instructor and Manager and at Gotham Archery in Brooklyn. In his limited spare time, Davis loves cycling, travel, hiking, astrophotography and still dabbles in music production.

Brad Fiala grew up as a JOAD archer and was an All-American while at James Madison University (JMU). Fiala started as a staff member of USA Archery in 2017, and his current role focuses on growing local, state and virtual event opportunities.

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Rob completed his BA in Psychology at Queen’s University and his MS and PhD in Experimental Psychology at York University. After receiving his PhD in 1998, he worked as a Research Scientist for Nissan Motor Corporation in Cambridge, MA, USA. In 2001 he was appointed as an Assistant Professor in the newly formed Applied Psychology Program at Arizona State University. In 2006 he was appointed Associate Professor and Program Head. Since 2005 he has also worked part-time as a Research Psychologist for the United States Air Force. From January-June 2010 he was appointed as a Visiting Professor in Sport Sciences at the University of the Mediterranean in France. From 2010-2014 he was a Reader (Associate Professor) in Perception & Action in the School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Birmingham, UK. His research focuses on perceptual-motor control with a particular emphasis on the demanding actions involved in driving, aviation, and sports. His goal is to conduct basic research that can be applied towards the improvement of training, simulation, accident prevention and human-machine interface development within these contexts. In 2007 he was awarded the Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology from the American Psychological Association and the Earl Alluisi Award for Early Career Achievement in the Field of Applied Experimental & Engineering Psychology.

Pete Kadushin, Ph.D. is the mental performance coach for the Chicago Blackhawks. In over fifteen years in the field of performance psychology, he’s had the privilege to work in professional, college, and military high performance settings, with the goal of helping these groups develop the mindset and mental skills that will allow them to more consistently achieve their best performances. His core passion is to help people perform at their highest level so that they can live a more fulfilled, meaningful life.

Pete’s work focuses on two key areas of growth: helping people dial in their ability to learn and refine lessons quickly, and increasing their capacity to apply those lessons under pressure. He believes that tools like self-reflection, breath work, and meditation are invaluable as people walk the path of mastery.

In addition to applied coaching, Pete has held academic appointments at Boston University and Western Colorado University, where he taught performance psychology and motor learning at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Kyle Bissell lives in Greenfield, MA, with his wife and two daughters. He has a Masters in Education, and is a Ph.D. student at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Besides teaching a graduate course in motor learning for the Exercise and Sport Studies Program at Smith College, Bissell is a USA Archery Level IV NTS Coach, Level III Coach Trainer, Level I & II Instructor Trainer, USA Archery Regional Elite Program Head Coach (East),  and founder and head coach at Sattva Center for Archery Training (12yrs). Coach Kyle also assists with the training and development of USAA Level IV Coach candidates and is one of the two primary authors of the new USAA Level III Coach training curriculum. Bissell was an athletic director at the high school level, physical education teacher at the elementary level (8 yrs.), and a Level III Professional Ski Instructor of America (13 yrs), where he earned inclusion in Skiing Magazine (1997) as among the 75 best ski instructors in the USA for children. He has worked for the adventure education and outdoor programs at Harvard University, College of the Atlantic, and Green Mountain College.  Recently, a custom archery-based professional development program Bissell designed was published as a case study in a book for school administrators. He has actively studied and applied the art and science of teaching motor skill acquisition for 29 years.

Joe has a B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, and is co-owner and engineer of Ramrods Archery. Fanchin has competed nationally and internationally representing team USA where he met Smith and Garrett. Fanchin has been part of RamRods / Pioneer Archery Designs since its inception in 2014. Realizing they have the opportunity to create archery equipment that is both minimal in drag, and maximizes the vibration dampening, the Ramrods product line was born. Fanchin trained at the US Olympic training Center (USOTC) for 5 years under US National Head Coach, KiSik Lee. Fanchin is also an international medalist as both an individual and in team rounds.

Josh has a B.S. degree in business management, and is co-owner and business manager of RamRods. Smith has been part of RamRods / Pioneer Archery Designs since 2016. Smith was a resident athlete for 5 years at the US Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Chula Vista, California, under US National Head Coach, KiSik Lee. Teammates at the USOTC since 2009, Smith and Fanchin have not only trained together on the archery field, but also work together to develop optimal performance stabilizers for all levels and abilities. Smith has been a competitor representing Team USA Nationally and internationally. Smith is currently certified by USA Archery as a level 4 NTS Coach.

Mandy Griego is a Level-4 Coach and a Continental Judge accredited by World Archery Americas.  She has 14 years of experience delivering archery programming to archers of all ages and abilities through a wide variety of community events, elite training camps, national and international tournaments. She is also a certified personal trainer and certified nutrition coach.