TODD NORMAN, M.S., C.S.C.S.
EDUCATION
University of Nevada, Reno:
Bachelor's Degree: Health Science/Pre-Physical Therapy
1995
Cal State Fullerton:
Master's Degree: Kinesiology
2001
CERTIFICATION
Certifed Strength and Conditioning Specialist
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Precision Nutrition Certification - Level 1
Precision Nutrition
Certified Speed and Agility Coach
Athletes Acceleration
Crossfit Level 1 Trainer
Crossfit
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Todd Norman is the founder and owner of Cutting Edge Sports Training, Inc., a specialized sport-specific training company located in Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca. He is a former collegiate athlete who played Inside Linebacker for the University of Nevada, where he proved his commitment to academics by receiving the award of “Senior Scholar Athlete” in 1994. He has been training athletes since 1996 and for three years was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the NHL’s Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. Among the many top athletes, high school and collegiate teams Todd has trained over the years, he has been the exclusive trainer to top athletes such as World #1 Ranked tennis star Lindsay Davenport, NHL All-Star Paul Kariya, NFL Quarterback Mark Sanchez, UFC Fighters Anderson Silva, Mark Munoz, and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, MLB 2X World Series Champion Skip Schumaker, and AMA Supercross racers Ryan Dungey and Marvin Musquin.
Todd has earned a Master's Degree in Kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and is certified in exercise nutrition by Precision Nutrition. His post-graduate emphasis of study was on exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sport psychology. In addition to his extensive academic background and experience training athletes for performance, he has gained education and work experience in athletic training and in-patient/out-patient physical therapy, giving him the knowledge and ability to work with all levels of fitness and post-rehabilitation clients. Todd has been a Master Nike Sparq Trainer and top consultant to Nike and SPARQ for several years, and is now regarded as a top consultant in the Nike Trainer Network.
Todd has earned a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, and is a frequent presenter at local universities, coaches’ clinics and conditioning camps on specialized sports training methods. He was the Regional Director for “Scout Camp” LA (professional football scouting combine), and has helped conduct and organize many combine testing events for Nike, Student Sports, and SPARQ. He also has extensive experience in providing private and group fitness training, as well as boot camp style classes for all levels of fitness. Todd has also written and produced several training videos on athletic development and sport-specific training, all of which can be found on www.ChampionshipProductions.com.
Marcus Meraz, B.S., C.S.C.S.
EDUCATION
Cal State San Marcos:
Bachelor's Degree: Kinesiology
2014
CERTIFICATION
Certifed Strength and Conditioning Specialist
National Strength and Conditioning Association
2016
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Marcus was born and raised in Anaheim, CA. He attended Loara High School where he was a 3-year varsity starter in both Baseball and Football. Upon graduation, he attended Santa Ana College (SAC) where he continued to play both Baseball and Football for the next 2 years. While playing at SAC he earned a Baseball scholarship to California State University of San Marcos (CSUSM), where he later graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology. Immediately following graduation, he became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). In 2015, he moved to Tampa, FL and spent the next 2 years training athletes at SportsEast Performance, before returning home to southern California. In September of 2016, Marcus joined the Cutting Edge Sports Training team.