Kenneth Brent Smale

Kenneth Brent Smale has extensive experience in the field of sport performance and analytics. Kenneth Brent currently holds the position of Director of Sport Performance & Analytics at WME (William Morris Endeavor). Before joining WME, they worked at the Los Angeles Angels as the Director of Performance Integration, where they were responsible for integrating performance strategies into the team's operations. Prior to that, they served as the Assistant Director of Performance Integration at the same organization.

Smale also had significant roles at Apex Skating, where they were the Director of Research & Development and a Biomechanist/Performance Analyst. At Apex Skating, they conducted research and development activities related to performance improvement in skating. Additionally, they worked as a Biomechanics and Data Science Consultant for the Cincinnati Reds, providing expertise in biomechanics and data analysis.

Smale's academic experience includes a Postdoctoral Fellow position at the University of Ottawa, where they conducted research and taught as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant. Kenneth Brent also had teaching experience at the University of Graz and the University of Copenhagen. Furthermore, they worked as a Motion Consultant at TRUE Sports and a Motion Analyst at Power Compact Gym.

Earlier in their career, Smale gained research experience as a Research Assistant in the Gait Lab at the University of Guelph. During their time at the University of Guelph, they specialized in sarcopenia, body composition, and motion analysis during cutting manoeuvres. Kenneth Brent also served as a Student Athlete Mentor, assisting student athletes in balancing their sports and academic commitments.

Overall, Smale's work experience reflects their expertise in sport performance, analytics, biomechanics, research, and teaching.

Kenneth Brent Smale completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Human Kinetics at the University of Guelph from 2008 to 2012. Following that, from 2014 to 2018, they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Biomechanics at the University of Ottawa.

In terms of certifications, Kenneth Smale obtained the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in July 2020. Additionally, in 2016, they completed training in three courses related to sex and gender in biomedical research and the analysis of data from human participants, offered by the Canadian Institute for Health Research. Lastly, they possess a certification as a CAREN System Operator, although information about the institution and year of attainment is not provided.