Craig Lane, MSc, Cscs, Pes
About Craig Lane, MSc, Cscs, Pes
Craig Lane is a Sport Science Director with extensive experience in athletic performance and training. He currently holds positions at Phoenix Rising Football Club and the Center for Athletic Performance & Physical Therapy, and he has a strong academic background in Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Work at Phoenix Rising Football Club
Craig Lane serves as the Sport Science Director at Phoenix Rising Football Club, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for integrating sport science technology into the team's operations, particularly on game days. He assists with the setup of sport science technology and provides support to the athletic training and equipment staff. His work focuses on enhancing player performance through data-driven insights.
Current Role at Center for Athletic Performance & Physical Therapy
Since 2020, Craig Lane has been the Director of Sports Performance at the Center for Athletic Performance & Physical Therapy in Chandler, Arizona. In this capacity, he oversees sports performance programs, focusing on athlete development and injury prevention. His expertise in kinesiology and exercise science informs the training methodologies implemented at the center.
Education and Expertise
Craig Lane holds a Master’s Degree in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention from California University of Pennsylvania, which he earned from 2015 to 2016. He also completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Fitness Evaluation and Programming at Boise State University from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in sports science and performance enhancement.
Professional Experience in Sports Science
Craig Lane has extensive experience in the field of sports science. He has worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Everett Silvertips from 2018 to 2020 and as a Professional Strength and Conditioning Intern at Seattle University in 2016. Additionally, he has held positions at Boise State University and the Treasure Valley Family YMCA, where he developed his skills in athlete training and performance monitoring.
Involvement with National Strength and Conditioning Association
Since 2021, Craig Lane has been an Executive Council Member of the Hockey Special Interest Group within the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). In this role, he contributes to discussions and initiatives aimed at advancing strength and conditioning practices specific to hockey, leveraging his expertise to influence the field.