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 Nick Conte has been focused on sports medicine since 2008, first as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) and then going on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2014. As a former college and minor league baseball player with the SF Giants, Nick has been driven to maximize human performance at all levels through developing foundations in stability, mobility, and dynamic motion allowing his athletes and patients the ability to perform at their highest level.

Nick completed his undergraduate work in 2008 at St. Mary’s College in California achieving a B.A. degree in Kinesiology- Health and Human Performance. He then attended Fresno State and earned his B.S. in Athletic Training at Chapman University.  As an Athletic trainer, Nick worked with the LA Dodgers at the major league level for 2 seasons before returning to school to pursue his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. 

Following earning his Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Nick was hired as the Rehabilitation Coordinator and Minor League Medical Coordinator for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2014 and 2015.  During that time he focused on developing organizational protocols and researching evidence based applications of new technology for athlete monitoring, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.  Most recently research has been focused on identifying objective measures in combination with personal wellness and performance variables that can be used to identify increased risk in injury.

Nick has worked with professional and amateur runners, hockey, soccer, lacrosse, football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, swimming, crossfit and wrestlers, utilizing he diverse background and strong passions not only for sports but for helping all patients achieve their full functional potential. He has pursued advanced skills in Dry Needling, iASTM, Cupping, Performance Taping, Mobilization, Postural Restoration, Strength and Conditioning and Functional Movement.

Jake is a licensed Physical Therapist at Conte Performance with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He is passionate about using his skills to rehabilitate injuries and enhance sports performance, particularly in baseball athletes.

Jake completed his undergraduate studies at Rockford University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry with Cum Laude honors, all while actively participating in collegiate baseball. During this period, he served as a member of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee for Rockford University. He worked as a Youth Baseball Director for the Boys & Girls Club of America. Additionally, he spent two years coaching 16-17U club baseball teams.

After graduating from Rockford University, Jake worked for two years as a Physical Therapy Technician while maintaining his position at the Boys & Girls Club. He then pursued and obtained his Doctorate in Physical Therapy with Magna Cum Laude honors at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee. Before completing his studies, he relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, aiming to establish a career in sports physical therapy.

Upon his relocation, Jake completed two clinical internships, gaining extensive experience working with athletes of all ages and skill levels across various sports. Notably, he honed his expertise in providing physical therapy for baseball rehabilitation and performance training, catering to collegiate and professional players.

Jake is deeply committed to delivering high-quality care and employs a meticulous approach when working with athletes. He thrives on utilizing a multi-faceted strategy for rehabilitation and performance training, incorporating techniques such as manual therapy, biomechanical analysis, and movement pattern retraining. Additionally, he is certified in Dry Needling. Jake plans to further his professional development by pursuing certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

With a Master of Education in Biomechanics from Auburn University and a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training from Valdosta State University, Bryan brings a unique blend of expertise and experience.

He began his career as the athletic trainer for the Arizona Rangers, the rookie ball affiliate of the Texas Rangers. From there, he moved to Auburn, AL, as a graduate assistant ATC for the women’s softball team. Upon graduating, Bryan accepted a 1-year internship with the United States Olympic Committee. Based at the training center in Lake Placid, NY, he had the honor of working with some of the country’s top athletes. This included team coverage of the Jr. World Boxing Championships, the Jr World Taekwondo Championships in Turkey, and the Bobsled and Skeleton World Championships in Germany.

During his tenure as the athletic trainer for UCLA’s women’s softball and men’s water polo teams, Bryan played a pivotal role in their success. His teams advanced to the super regionals and competed for a National Title, a testament to his expertise and dedication. 

In 2010, Bryan joined the Coca-Cola Company as Director of Athletic Trainer Services for its West Coast sports properties. Working alongside the best sports medicine teams in the country, Bryan helped elevate POWERADE to over $2B+ in global sales. This included marketing new groundbreaking innovations worldwide at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow, Russia.

As a business development manager at Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy, Bryan demonstrated his leadership and strategic skills. He was instrumental in driving significant same-store growth and successful territory expansion, leading cross-functional teams, optimizing operational processes, and building strategic partnerships to achieve organizational objectives.

Since joining Conte Performance in March of 2024 as the Director of Strategic Partnerships & Growth, Bryan has been dedicated to helping serious athletes understand the benefits of the Conte Performance system. By leveraging the same sports medicine team approach used by the most elite sports teams globally, Conte focuses on total body biomechanics and movement patterns to enhance performance and reduce the risk of future injury.

If you or your team are interested in working with Nick and the Conte Performance team, please contact Bryan. He is eager to help. You can email him at Bryan@Conteperformance.com