Sean Smith

Performance coach with experience in managing health and performance support services for elite athletes and teams at professional and NCAA levels. Proven track record as the acting Head of Performance for a professional motorsport team, providing oversight and strategic direction on all aspects of health and performance, including leading a inter-disciplinary team to deliver innovative human performance support services.

Former Senior Performance

Coach in the NCAA environment, specializing in data-informed strength and conditioning, long term performance planning, athlete monitoring, applied epidemiology, and return-to-play strategies. Skilled in facility management, project management, and building collaborative teams to support athlete and organizational success.

I am currently an independent coach and consultant for numerous professional, semi-professional, and amateur athletes and sporting organizations. Previously, I served as the Head of Performance for a professional motorsport team competing in the NTT IndyCar Series. Additionally, I have experience as a Senior Performance Coach in the NCAA D1 environment overseeing strength and conditioning and sport science support for a variety of teams including women's indoor volleyball, track & field, softball, and baseball.

I obtained my master's degree in strength and conditioning from Edith Cowan University in Perth, WA, Australia. I have a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville in Health and Human Performance. Additionally, I minored in Sport Administration at the University of Louisville.