HEAD SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH:
ANDREA TYNDALL
Owner/Operator/Coach Education:
University of Oregon, B.S. Exercise & Movement Science
Arizona State University, MPE Physical Education
Coach Andrea Tyndall has been educating and developing professional to youth sport athletes, both national and international, from 10yrs old to 70+ (!), for more than 20 years. She has been involved in the training of elite teams and athletes in the Big 10, PAC 10, and SEC Conferences, as well as the Australian Institute of Sport in partnership with Tennis Australia. While passionate about top level performance, Coach Andrea enjoys improving the efficiency and performance of athletes at every age and sport level as well as those looking to lead active and healthy lives.
The athletes she has coached have achieved amazing levels of success, including higher levels of performance, improved rankings, individual and team championships, increased self-confidence and self-efficacy, and more enjoyment of their sport. In addition to the benefits of increased performance these individuals have developed lifelong relationships. Coach Andrea believes to build truly successful athletes a coach should build connections beyond sets, reps, and exercise selection; by forming meaningful bonds Coach Andrea is able to develop athletic potential as well as confidence, motivation, and passion for sport and training. Whether it’s watching her athletes perform, keeping in touch as they move or graduate, or sharing in her infamous cake pops, Coach Andrea enjoys both the athletic success and the friendships that are built during the hours of pushing, pulling, lunging, jumping and running.
Coach Andrea quacked her way to a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise & Movement Science from the University of Oregon while competing on the Women’s Track & Field team. Eventually, she flew south to earn her Master’s Degree in Physical Education from Arizona State University to spark up her passion for teaching. While her formal course work days are done, Coach Andrea continues to develop herself through professional and personal development, including clinics and related continuing education events. Ever the learner, Coach Andrea also enriches herself by engaging in new crafting projects, exploring San Diego with friends new and old, and entrepreneurial business opportunities.
Certifications:
Precision Nutrition Level 1 & 2
Titleist Performance Institute Level 1 & 2
RacquetFit Level 1
C.T.P.S.; International Tennis Performance Assoc.
USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach
TRX Rip Trainer & Suspension Trainer
CrossFit Level One Certificate
Yogafit Level 1 Certification Course
Sports Performance Coach; USA Weightlifting
S.C.C.C; Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (Emeritus)
C.S.C.S; National Strength & Conditioning Assoc.
Favorite SD Pastime: Enjoying local musicians or sporting events with friends
Favorite Movie(s): STAR WARS and all things dorky
Favorite Hobbies: Arts & Crafts
Favorite Sports to Play: Volleyball, tennis, football, soccer, hiking, scuba diving, (add sport to infinity!)
Favorite Athlete: all of the wonderful athletes I’ve gotten to work with!
Eimear McCarthy
Online Course* Content Queen
Eimear hails from Ireland where she has been involved in sport from an early age. Having competed in a variety of sports throughout her life including show jumping, gymnastics and Irish sports such as camogie and Gaelic football, she decided to make her passion into her profession. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Limerick before achieving a Masters in Sport Psychology from the University of Stirling.
Eimear has experience in a range of areas including strength and conditioning, coaching , sport science and mental skills which she is eager to share with others while working with Athletic Evolution SPT. One of Eimear’s goals is to instill in athletes a thirst and a hunger for development, as well as a strong sense of self-esteem and confidence in their own abilities.
In her spare time Eimear enjoys traveling, visiting museums and of course, attending any and every sporting event.
*Online Courses coming SOON!