Angela Skarpelis

Angela Skarpelis is a Senior Research Specialist, whose expertise in coaching and program design helps to bridge the gap between research and the practical application of sport science. Within her research role at Emory SPARC, Georgia Tech, and the Emory Hawks Sports Medicine Complex, she collaborates on multiple projects with sports performance, sports medicine, and clinical experts.

Through this nuanced approach to human performance, she is able to integrate her strength & conditioning background with Emory's sports science initiatives (e.g., biomechanical assessments, athlete monitoring, and MOCAP performance testing) to best inform clinicians in return-to-sport decision making, reduce risk of injury, and ultimately help the athlete reach his or her highest potential.

As an Olympic weightlifting coach and NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, she focuses on individual as well as team sports athletic development, designing programs with an emphasis on movement quality and proficiency, tendon/joint resilience, periodization specific to the athlete and competitive season, and, most importantly, relationship-building.

In her free time, she enjoys training and competing in Olympic weightlifting, exploring Atlanta's coffee and pastry scene, and attending all types of live music shows.