John S. Navarro, MS, CSCS

Co-Director of Athlete Performance & Safety

John received his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education: Sports and Fitness from Florida International University in 2016 and his master’s degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida in 2018. At UF, John joined the research staff in the Physiology & Functional Genomics Lab at the College of Medicine. He also interned in the Applied Neuromechanics Lab at the College of Health and Human Performance. After graduation, John served as the Director of Sports Performance for Miami Rush Kendall SC. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with coaching experience of youth, collegiate, and professional athletes. His research interests include physiological determinants of training, thermoregulation, and enhancing sports performance. John is a Miami native who loves Colombian food, cheering for the Dolphins and drinking café.