Christopher Ybanez Ms, Cscs, Usoc, Ppa L1

Christopher Ybanez, PhD, MS, MBA, CSCS, is a distinguished leader in the field of sports performance and conditioning, currently serving as the Director of Education at LITE Sport and the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Barcelona Soccer Excellence. With extensive experience as the Director of Athlete Performance & Development at The Athletic Culture, Ybanez focuses on enhancing youth athletes' performance through science-driven coaching. As the founder of The Fit Type - Strength & Performance, Ybanez emphasizes evidence-based practices to cultivate physical excellence. Other roles include serving as a ViPR Global Ambassador and a Professional Business Writer for The Sport & Fitness Professional Resource Center, along with content specialization for Stack Sports. Academically, Ybanez holds multiple degrees, including a Doctorate in Human Performance and a Doctor of Science in Performance Psychology, demonstrating a commitment to advancing knowledge in the fitness industry.