ABOUT US

At Athlete Catalyst, we are a team of forward-thinking performance coaches, and movement specialists dedicated to elevating athletes to their highest potential. Our mission is simple: combine elite coaching with the world’s most advanced technology to create a smarter, more effective path to peak performance.

Leveraging VALD’s industry-leading performance technology, we capture precise data on strength, power, movement quality, and recovery. This gives our team the insights needed to design hyper-personalized training plans that evolve with each athlete. Every session, every rep, and every adjustment is backed by real metrics.

Meet the Team

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  • CO-FOUNDER AND LEAD DIETITIAN

    Specializations

    Nutrition, Weight Loss, Muscle Gain, Sports Nutrition

    Licenses

    Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN/LD) & Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN/RD)

    Awards

    2021 Recognized Young Registered Dietitian of the Year Award (RYDY)

    Bio

    Kevin is our lead registered dietitian. He graduated from San Jose State University with a B.S. in Nutritional Science with a concentration in Dietetics. Kevin has a background as an acute care, clinical dietitian. He now works primarily with folks trying to lose fat and build muscle. Kevin competes in powerlifting, and is an avid skier.

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  • CO-FOUNDER AND LEAD TRAINER

    Specializations

    Sports Conditioning, Body Transformation, Strength Training

    Certifications

    Certified Personal Trainer - Nationally Accredited Personal Trainer (NFPT)

    Bio

    Dela is our lead personal trainer. His expertise is in designing and delivering customized wellness/physical fitness training programs. Dela has worked with a large variety of clientele, ranging from beginner weight lifters to high performance athletes.

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  • STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

    Certifications

    • Bachelor of Science in Pyschology

    • Masters of Ed. Coaching, Sport, Recreation, and Fitness Administration

    • NSCA Certified Strength and Conditional Specialist (cscs)

    • Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist

    • Stretch and Flexibility Certification

    • Velocity Based Training

    • Barbell Rehab

    • Totten Training Systems - Basic Olympic Lifting certification

    BIO

    Tyler Pinkney is your go-to personal trainer for elite-level athletic development. As a former

    Division I track and field athlete who competed for the University of Oregon, Tyler knows firsthand how to build speed, explosive power, and razor-sharp change-of-direction mechanics.

    After his competitive career, he transitioned to coaching. Tyler served as a Division I strength and conditioning coach at the University of Oregon, Duke, Grand Canyon University, and the University of Houston. In those roles, he trained high-level collegiate athletes, and even a few professionals, to reach their performance peak.

    Being certified across the spectrum, such as NSCA, Basic Olympic Lifting, Velocity-Based Training, etc,

    Tyler blends science-backed methods with real-world results. Ready to elevate your game? Get started with Tyler today and unlock your full athletic potential.