The focus of my research is on sleep, biological rhythms and behavioral genetics, all of which shaped my contribution to NASM's Certified Wellness Coach program. Much of what has informed my passion for this field of science is my firsthand experience with issues of performance and resiliency while serving as a US Army Major and later a two-time CrossFit Games athlete. I have taken my love of both science and sport and combined it not only to work with NASM but I also now serve on the NCAA task force on mental health and sleep and advise Olympic, professional, and collegiate athletic teams. My next career goal is to join NASA and serve as an astronaut.