Shea Thompson

Shea Thompson is a seasoned professional in the field of sports performance, currently serving as the Director of Football Performance for the Arizona Cardinals Football Club since February 2023. Prior experience includes roles as Director of Performance Monitoring and Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the San Francisco 49ers from February 2019 to February 2023, and significant contributions to sports science with both Ignition APG and the Cincinnati Bengals. Earlier experience encompasses various strength and conditioning coaching positions across collegiate and professional sports, including positions at the University of Minnesota, United States Olympic Committee, and Northern Illinois University. Shea Thompson holds a Professional Doctorate in Human Performance and Innovation from the University of Limerick, a Master’s in Kinesiology from Northern Illinois University, and a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Buena Vista University.