Joe DeLeo

Joe DeLeo
  • Graduate Research Assistant
  • Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory
  • 3rd year Doctoral Student - Exercise Physiology
  • School of Education and Human Sciences, Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences

Contact Info

Robinson 308A

Biography —

Joe moved to the Kansas City area in 2017 and worked three years as the strength and conditioning specialist for Lawrence Memorial Hospital.  Joe served as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Portuguesa de Remo from 2018 to the conclusion of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. During his tenure as Head S&C won a total of 10 international medals at World Cups and European Championships. The Portuguese LM2x qualified for the Tokyo Olympics and finished 13th. Joe has also been a presenter at the US Rowing Conference and Joy of Sculling Conference.  Joe earned a Master of Science in Sports Performance with First Class Honors from the University of Limerick in 2021. He is currently a PhD student in Exercise Physiology at the University of Kansas under the auspices of Dr. Andrew C. Fry and Dr. Kathryn Ackerman.

Education —

M.S. in Sports Performance, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
M.S. in New Media Management, Syracuse University, 2011, Syracuse, NY
B.A. in Sport, Event and Hospitality Management, George Washington University, 2008, Washington D.C.

Research —

  • Research Interests
    • Athlete Monitoring
    • Exercise Metabolism
    • Hormonal Responses to Endurance and Resistance Training

Memberships —

  • Professional Memberships/Certifications
    • CSCS
    • NHCO-Certified Phlebotomy Technician