Dan Taylor

Director of Strategic Development & Global Partnerships

Joe Gibbs Human Performance Institute

EDUCATION:

Certificate in Business Analytics, Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts

Doctor of Philosophy; Performance Psychology, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona

Master of Science; Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning), Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia.

Master of Science; Exercise Science and Performance Enhancement (Summa Cum Laude), California University of Pennsylvania, California, Pennsylvania.

Bachelor of Arts; History (Cum Laude), Franklin Pierce College, Rindge, New Hampshire.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS:

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

2024-Present: Director of Strategic Development & Global Partnerships; JGHPI, Huntersville

Establishing and nurturing high-profile partnerships with international sports organizations, leagues, and brands to enhance global visibility and market share.
Lead initiatives to expand into new international markets, leveraging data-driven insights and local partnerships to tailor approaches for each region.
Working closely with regional stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of global strategies, adapting to cultural and market-specific dynamics.
Identifying and implementing strategic partnerships and business opportunities to increase revenue streams in the global sports ecosystem.
Initiating sustainable practices in sports partnerships and operations, promoting responsible growth and innovation in global markets.
Assist in analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) for global partnerships and strategic initiatives, optimizing efforts for maximum impact and ROI in the sports industry.

2021-2024: Director of Applied Sports Science; Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte

Tasked with the formation and implementation of the Hornets first ever Sport Science department.
Integrated multiple technologies and strategies to monitor and assess physiological and psychological states.
Developed Multiple large datasets including three of the most unique in the country for NBA players.

(Wellness, Hogan Personality Assessment, Salivary biomarkers)

Created an internal framework where Sport Science advised, informed, and influenced all areas within the franchise.
Conceptualized and assisted in the creation of the high-performance side of the Hornets franchise wide AMS.
Fostered an environment of trust and respect amongst the athletes that lead to a 100% compliance rate in 100% of the tasks requested.

2016-2021: Director of Player Development; Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta

Responsible for developing, leading, and executing the vision for Georgia Tech Men’s Basketball’s high-performance strategy.
Provided, managed, and maintained a high-performance culture and daily training environment.
Worked to seamlessly integrate innovative technologies into daily tasks while leveraging analytics to provide actionable outcomes for players, Coaches, and support staff (P3, ATHOS, Polar, Omegawave, Oura, Kinexon).
Coordinated and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to support the needs of the Basketball Team. Members included Exercise Physiology, Neuromechanics, Sports Nutrition and Sports Psychology.

2006-2016: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach; Siena College, Loudonville, New York

Consistently worked toward lowering the number of injuries using scientifically based programs
Used evidence-based methodology to monitor team’s strength, power and movement quality throughout the season using force plates, the Functional Movement Screen, heart rate monitors and key performance tests.
Oversaw entire Strength Department and all administrative decisions pertaining to.

PUBLICATIONS:

Co-Author of ‘The Athletic Intelligence Quotient and Performance in the National Basketball Association’ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10380936/
‘Do Mood States Predict Player Efficiency for Male NCAA Division I College Basketball Players?’

Co-Author of ‘Conditioning to the Core’ Published by Human Kinetics
Author of ‘Continuing to the Core’ companion educational correspondence course and webinar
Published various Strength and Conditioning articles both in the USA and Australia (JASC.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Course Instructor for Georgia Tech’s ‘Vertically Integrated Projects” Class – Sports Data Dashboards
Presented at a variety of Conferences including Performance 4 and NABC
Consulted with various Sports Technology companies including Bioloop Sleep, ATHOS, Kinexon, Strive Athletic, P3, Polar
Consulted with the Albany Patroons Basketball Team (CBA) and New York Knicks
Appeared on WPYX 106.5 Wakin’ up with the Wolf Show, WGY810 Robert Wilkow Show, 99.5 The River Morning Show, 88.3 The Saint and 1460AM Radio Disney