DONALD A. CHU, PH.D. - COMPLETE BIO

Education

Stanford University; Palo Alto, Ca.
Doctor of Philosophy, School of Education (Physical Education/Physical Therapy), 1974
Certificate in Physical Therapy, 1968
California State University, Hayward; Hayward, Ca.
Masters of Science, Physical Education, 1970
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, 1967
Fresno City College; Fresno, Ca.
Associate of Arts, 1965


Professional Experience

Director, Graduate Program in Athletic Training 2003-present
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Director, Athletic Training & Rehabilitation 2001-2003
Stanford University
Rocky Mountain University, 1999-present
Adjunct Faculty in Sports Physical Therapy
Executive Council C.S.C.S., Agency of the National Strength Coaches Association 1992
Chairman, 1999-2002
California State Board of Physical Therapy 1998-present
Political Appointee, Governor Pete Wilson, Governor Gray Davis
Ohlone College, Division of Health Sciences 1997-present
Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director, Professor
Ather Sports Injury Clinic, Inc., Castro Valley, California 1976-1997
Owner and Director, 1976-1997
National Strength & Conditioning Association, Colorado Springs 1994-1999
President, Member Board of Directors
Associate Editor, Strength and Conditioning Journal, 1987-present
Associate Editor, Journal of Applied Sports Science Research, 1987-present
California State University, Hayward 1969-1992
Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Professor Emeritus
Hayward Education Foundation, 1992-1995
Member, Board of Directors
National Athletic Trainers Association 1978-1982
Member, Board of Directors
National Athletic Trainers Association, 1975-77
President, District 8 of the NATA


Professional Certifications/Licensure

Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization (ASTYM) 2000-present
Erchonia Low Level Laser Therapy 2000-present
Speed, Agility & Conditioning (SAC) Certification 2001-present
Level I, USA Track & Field Coaching Certification 1999-present (#002582)
Senior Fitness Instructor, CSU, Fullerton 1998-present
State of California, Registered Physical Therapist, 1969 - present (#PT591)
National Athletic Trainers Association, NATA Certified Athletic Trainer 1970-present (#D8-102)
National Strength & Conditioning Association, CSCS 1985-present (#911785)
National Strength & Conditioning Association, NSCA Personal Trainer 1993-present (10080694)
Advisory Staff, United States Professional Tennis Registry (USPTR) (#28236)


Consultant Work

NSCA Certification Commission, Nominating Committee, Member, March 2003
Singapore Fitness Professionals Federation (SFPF) May-2003 -present
Athletic Trainer, U.S. Synchronized Swimming, Pan-Am Games, Dominican Republic, Aug. 03
Athletic Trainer, U.S. Synchronized Swimming, World Championships, Barcelona, Spain July-03
Athletic Trainer, U.S. Synchronized Swimming, Rome Open, Rome Italy, June 2003
Athletic Trainer U.S. Synchronized Swimming, World Championships Fukioka, Japan, July, 2001
Faculty, United States Sports Academy December 5, 2000
Volunteer, Athletic Training, USATF Olympic Trials, Sacramento, July, 2000
United States Olympic Bobsled Federation, 2000 - present
United States Olympic Synchronized Swimming, 2000
Volunteer Athletic Trainer, USOC San Diego, July, 1999
Santa Clara Swim Club 1994-present
United States National Team, Synchronized Swimming, FINA World Cup, 1997
United States Olympic Synchronized Swim Team, 1996 Gold Medal Team
Strength and Conditioning Consultant, U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program for 1996 Olympics
Member, Chabot College Program Review Committee, 1996
Acceleration Products, Inc., Fargo, North Dakota, 1996
NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association) Educational Task Force, 1995
United States Olympic Team in Synchronized Swimming for 1996
Theraphysics California State Professional Practice Board (SPPB) for the HEALTHSOUTH
Santa Clara Aqua-Maids, National Champions Synchronized Swimming 1994-present
United States Tennis Association, National Team Camps 1990-present
United States Olympic Track and Field, Men & Women’s, 1970-Present
Chicago Bulls, National Basketball Association 1993
Golden State Warriors, National Basketball Association, 1987-1990
United States Under-23 Soccer Team, United States Soccer Federation 1990
Joanie Greggains, "The Greggain's Plan" Video Tape, 1988
Joanie Greggains, "One-on-One" Video Tape, 1987
Physician and Sports Medicine Journal Reviewer, 1987
Joanie Greggain's Morning Stretch T.V. Program 1986
Shape Up Magazine Reviewer, 1986
Pros for Kids, 1986
U.S.O.C. Colorado Springs Elite Vertical Jump Camp, 1986
U.S. Department of Defense, Fitness Instrument Development, 1986
President's Council on Physical Fitness in Sports, 1986
Milwaukee Bucks, National Basketball Association, 1986
Detroit Lions, National Football League, 1984
Olympic games, Soccer & Track & field Athletic trainer, 1984
St. John's University Basketball, Division 1, 1983
Arizona State University Football, Division 1, 1980-1983
Chicago White Sox, American Baseball League, 1980
Oakland “Stompers”, N.A.S.L. Soccer, 1978
Saudi Arabian Government - curriculum and implementation of a Sports Medicine Institute, 1975
United States Olympic Development Camp, Women's High Jump Coach, 1975
United States Olympic Trials for Track and Field, Medical Staff, 1972


National and Local Organization Affiliations

The International Federation of Sports Medicine, 2000
USOC Sports Medicine Society, Colorado Springs, 2000
National Strength and Conditioning Association, Colorado Springs 83-present
United States Tennis Association, Key Biscayne, Florida 1990-97
Bay Area Local Council of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, 1993
National Athletic Trainers Association, Dallas, Texas 1969-present
National Weightlifting Federation, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Cal State University Hayward, Preprofessional Advisory Committee, Member, 1980-92
American College of Sports Medicine, Member 1986-present
American Physical Therapy Association, Member 1969-present
American Physical Therapy Association, Sports Medicine Section; Member
National Advisory Council for the Friends for Life, Workout with the Stars, 1989
IDEA Foundation Advisory Committee, Member, 1989
National Fitness Leaders Association, Public Relations, 1988
California Athletic Trainers Association Licensure Committee, 1987
United States Jaycees Fitness Leaders Association, Member, 1987
Campbell's Fitness Advisory Board, Member, 1986-87
Hayward Unified School District Attendance Review Board, 1983-84
Cal State University, Hayward, Committee on Academic Planning and Preparation, member, 1983
Fitness and Sports Injury Advisory Committee, Fremont-Newark Regional Occupational Program, 1983
Triangle Band Co. Fitness Research and Development Committee, Member, 1980-83
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, Member, 1976-77
North American Academy of Manipulation Therapy
American College of Sports Medicine
Stanford Alumni Association, Lifetime Member


Awards and Honors

USA Strength & Conditioning Coaches, Hall of Fame, June 2003
NSCA, Rehabilitation & Conditioning Specialist of the Year, July 2001
National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), Hall of Fame Inductee, June 2001
Awarded NSCA President’s Award for Distinguished Service -2000
Dr. Ernst Jokl Sports Medicine Award, presented by the Board of Trustees of the United States Sports Academy 1998
NATA, District 8 Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 1996
NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 1995
Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Bay Area Local Council, 1995
The International Kids’ Fitness Alliance, Honorary Member, 1993
NSCA, President's Award for Contributions to the NSCA Journal, 1993
Health and Fitness Institute Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Services and Excellence in Fitness Interaction, 1993
Healthy American Fitness Leaders Awards, Judge, 1993
Most Appreciated CEO, Hayward Education Fund, Top Fund-raiser, 1993, 1992
NSCA Awards Reception, Master of Ceremonies, 1992
Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year; Nominee and Finalist, 1991
Official Goodwill Ambassador; 1990 Goodwill Games, Seattle, WA, 1990
Valley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship, Judge, 1988
Far Western Conference Track and Field Coach of the Year, 1978
NCAA Div. II National Championships in Track and Field, Games Committee Member, 1977


Continuing Education

Health to Me Acupuncture Points, Portland, September 13-14, 2003, OR
Brian Mulligans’ Concept Seminar, Burlingame, CA, January 29, 2003
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, April 20-23, 2001
Functional Orthopedics I, The Institute of Physical Art, Newark, CA, March 15-18, 2001
Pilate’s method of Body Conditioning for Physical Therapists, San Francisco February, 2000
Credentialed Clinical Instructor, APTA, Las Vegas, NV 1998
Faculty Leadership Seminar, San Diego, February 1998
Sr. Fitness Instructor Certificate, CSU, Fullerton, Fullerton, CA. February 1998
Joint Commission on Sports Medicine and Science, Las Vegas, NV, February 1998
Mid-American Sports Medicine Symposium, March 20, 1997
2nd Annual Frappier Acceleration Facility Conference, January 17, 1997
NeuroCom’s Balance Master Systems, Clinical Integration Seminar, September 13-15, 1996
American Society of Association Executives, CEO Symposium; April 24, -25, 1995
Far West Athletic Trainers Association, Seminar and Workshops; April 22-24, 1994
Ergonomic Analysis of the Work Place; July 31-August 3, 1992
John F. Barnes: Myofascial Release II, Seminar and Workshops; May 26, 1991
John F. Barnes: Myofascial Movement Facilitation, Seminar and Workshops; May 22, 1991
John F. Barnes: Myofascial Release I, Seminar and Workshops; May 19, 1991
Eccentric Muscle Action: A New Dimension in Exercise and Rehabilitation; Nov. 21, 1989
Aggressive Non-Surgical Rehabilitation of Lumbar Spine and Sports Injury; March 23-25, 1989


Publications
From 1990 - present. Published over 75 articles prior to 1990.

Books and Articles:
Plyometric Exercises with the Medicine Ball, 2nd Edition, Bittersweet Publishing, 2003
ACSM Position Paper, Plyometric training for Children and Adolescents, Dec. 2001
High Performance Conditioning, Power Development, Human Kinetics, July 2001
Plyometrics in Knee Rehabilitation, Knee Ligament Rehabilitation, 2nd Ed., Churchill-Livingstone, July 2000
Plyometric Training in Youth, Faster, Higher, Stronger: Sport Scotland, December, 1999
Plyometrics, Chapter in the Essentials of Strength and Conditioning, 2nd Edition, June 2000
Athletic Training Issues in Synchronized Swimming, Clinics in Sports Medicine, April 1999
Proprioceptive and Motor Control Enhancement in ACL Rehab, Advance, March. 1999
Plyometrics in Sports Injury Rehabilitation Training, Athletic Therapy Today, February. 1999
Improving Speed and Footwork in Tennis, ITF Coaches Review, December 1997
Tennis Specific Shoulder and Trunk Strength Training, Strength & Conditioning, June 1997
Circuit Training for the Tennis Player, USTA Sports Science Bulletin, Summer 97
Abdominal Muscle Pulls in Tennis Players, USTA Sports Science Bulletin, Summer 96
Explosive Power & Strength, Human Kinetics, 1996
“Nifty Drills for Nifty Feet”, International Tennis Federation, Coaches Review, January 1996
Plyo-Play, Ather Publishing, January 1996
Eccentric Strength in Tennis, USTA Sports Science Bulletin, Fall, 1995
“Rehabilitation of the Lower Extremity”, Clinics in Sports Medicine: Racquet Sports, Vol. 14, No. 1, Jan. 95
Power Tennis Training, Human Kinetics, 1995
“Strength Exercises Specific to Gymnastics: A Case Study”, Journal of S & C Research, 1994, 8(2), 95-100
“Advanced Shoulder Strengthening Exercises” Sport Science for Tennis, Fall, 1994
“ 10 Trunk Strengthening Exercises to Help Your Tennis”; Sport Science for Tennis, Spring, 1994
“Talent Identification in Tennis: Fact or Fiction?” Sports Science for Tennis; Summer, 1993
“The 30-minute Workout”; Coaching Excellence, Winter, 1993
Everybody's Aerobic Fitness Guide, Co-author Dory Krypton, 1983
Plyometric Exercises with the Medicine Ball, Bittersweet Publishing, 1992
Jumping Into Plyometrics, Human Kinetics Publishing, 1993
"Sprinting Stride Actions: Analysis and Evaluations"; NSCA Journal Vol. 11, No. 6; 1989. Co-author Remy Korchemny Ph.D.
"Improve Tennis Fitness with a Medicine Ball Workout"; Sport Science for Tennis, Fall 1991.
Personal Trainer Manual; American Council on Exercise, Contributing author and associate editor.
Coaching Volleyball; Contributing author, 1990.


Articles and Journals Featured in:
From 1990-present. Appeared in over 75 articles or journals prior to 1990.

“The CPM Challenge”, Jeff Yip, Rehab Management, January 2003
“Going for Gold” Laura S. Lynes, Proline Magazine, January 2002
“Jump, Grasp, Lunge, Repeat” Sarah Shea, Women’s Sports Illustrated, November 2001
“Reclaim Your Power”, Southwest Airlines, Spirit, September 2001
"The Hard Driver", Sports Illustrated for Women, January 4, 2001
“Good Morning America” Robin Roberts feature on Synchronized Swimming, August, 2000
“The Quiet Storm”, article on Andy Kelsey, Triathlete, SF Chronicle, August, 2000
“Fit Player”, Tennis Magazine, November 1998
“World’s Fastest Man Contest”, Discovery Channel of Canada, June, 1997 Color Commentator
“CJAD Tonight”, Peter Anthony Holder Talk Show Host, Montreal, Canada May, 1997
“Explosive Energy”, PT & OT Today, Vol. 4, No. 24, June 1996
“Net Gain”, Prime Health Magazine, Fall, 1996
“Coming Back from an Injured Back”, Tennis USTA, August 1996
“Going for the Gold”, 24 Hr. Nautilus Magazines, Summer 1996
“The Fit Player”, Tennis Magazine, August, 1996
“Strength and Conditioning Roundtable” Vol 7., No.1, 1996 Gatorade Sports Science Institute
“Power Training with Dr. Chu”, San Mateo Weekly, November, 1995
“Sport Specific Workouts for Athletes”, Castro Valley Forum, November, 1995
“Speed, the Key to Success”, Inside Tennis, September, 1995
“NBA Fit”, Men’s Journal, May, 1995
Celebrity Fitness, w/ Joanie Greggains, Fitness tips, 1995
“Hamstring Injuries” Alameda Newspaper Group, January 10, 1995
“Having a Ball” Longevity Magazine, January 1995
“ Profile on Don Chu”, NATA News, December, 1994
“Working Out with Jim Grabb”; Tennis, May 1994
“Medicine Ball; Upper Body Exercises”; Penn State Sports Medicine Newsletter, Jan. 1994
“The Fit Player: Uncramping Your Style”; Tennis, Nov., 1993
"How Can You Resist"; Walking, Jan/Feb 1993
"Power Drills"; Self, November 1992.
"Delta Move Puts Runners On Soft Track"; The Stockton Record, June 1992
"Peak Performance"; Harper's, April 1992.
"How Martin Kreig Beat the Odds"; Access, Feb. 14,1992.


Presentations
From 1995-present. Over 160 Speaking engagements prior to 1996.

“Technological Advances in Physical Therapy”, Erchonia Medical, National Tour 2003-04
“Strength & Conditioning for the Wellness Clinic, Louisiana PT Assoc, Lafayette, LA, Mar –03
“Triple Jump/High Jump”, West Coast Track & Field Clinic, Reno, NV February 2003
“Strength & Conditioning for Synchro” Santa Clara Aquamaids Camp, July 2003
“Cervical Stretch Injury/Rehabilitation”, Red River Sports Med Symposium, Fargo, ND June 7, 02
“Plyometrics: Progression to Rehab”, FWATA, Oakland, CA, April 26, 2002
“Performance Enhancement” National Junior Clinic, Stanford University, November, 2001
“Plyometric Training in Orthopedic Rehabilitation” LPTA, New Orleans, September 2001
“Strength & Conditioning for Synchro” Santa Clara Aquamaids Camp, August 2001
“Shoulder Rehabilitation & Plyometric Training", Northern California All-Sports Clinic, Jan 2001
"High Jump Technique & Speed Development", Southern California All-Sorts Clinic Jan. 2001
GMC-Envoy Track Meet, Youth Training Camp, July 2000
NSCA Caribbean Clinic, "Plyometrics & Speed Development", November 11-12,2000
Fit for Power; "Complex Training", November 4-5, 2000
San Jose District, APTA "Plyometric Training", October 24, 2000
Sport Scotland Conference, "Program Development for Plyometric Training", October 2000
NSCA CSCS Symposia, "Speed Development & Plyometric Training", June 2000
7th Red River Valley Sports Medicine Institute, “Paltello-Femoral Joint Rehabilitation” June 2000
International Strength & Conditioning Conference, “Complex Training”, and “Pilates”, January 2000
Northeast District, California Chapter APTA, “Plyometric Training Seminar”, November 1999
Advanced Plyometric and Power Training Techniques Symposium, “Explosive Power”, October 1999
Youth Strength Summit, “Training the Female Athlete”, July, 1999
NSCA Essentials Symposium, “Speed Development & Plyometric Training”, June 1999
ACSM Conference, “Shoulder Rehabilitation”, June 1999
Performance Training Series, “Explosive Power and Strength”, November 1998
Peak Performance Symposium at Slippery Rock College, “Explosive Training” October 1998
Arizona Physical Therapy Association, “Wellness and Physical Therapy”, October 1998
Ola Grimsby, 7th Annual Competency Forum, “Neurophysiological Basis of Plyometric Training” July 1998
NSCA National Conference, “Torso Strengthening and Stabilization”, June 1998
Grey Cup Legacy Coaching, “Volleyball Conditioning”, June 1998
Sports Performance Testing Seminar, Ohlone College Seminar, April 1998
Mid-America Athletic Trainers Conference, Keynote Speaker: “The role of the Athletic Trainer in Relationship to the Strength & Conditioning Specialist”, March, 1999
CAHPERD Conference, “Plyometrics”, March 1999
4th Annual Frappier Acceleration Facility Conference, “Retro-grade Treadmill”, January 1999
International Conference on Sports Medicine and Tennis,” Performance Enhancement for Competitive Seniors”, March 1998
1998 International Conference, Keynote Speaker, January 1998
International Tennis Federation, “Conditioning for Tennis”, November, 1997
National Coaches Clinic, “High Jump Technique”, July 1997
National Sports Center, “Learn-by-Doing” Clinic: HJ/TJ/LJ October 1997
USTA Girl’s 18 National Championships, Keynote Speaker: Motivating Youth, July 1997
NSCA National Convention, Pre-Conf. Wkshop, “Conditioning for Tennis”, June 1997
NSCA National Convention, “Speed Development & Plyometrics” Essentials Symposium, June 97
Contra Costa Spring League, Annual Awards Luncheon, “Keynote Speaker”, June 1997
Community Hospital of Los Gatos, Spts. med. Section, “Plyometrics”, April 1997
USPTR So-Cal Mini-Symposium on Tennis, “Conditioning to Improve Serve Velocity”, March, 1997
Mid-American Sports Medicine Symposium, “Muscle Re-Education”, March 1997
California Athletic Trainers Association Meeting, “Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise”, March 1997
Nike Mobil Track and Field Clinic, “The High Jump”, February 1997
American Sports Medicine Institute, “Conditioning Techniques for the Pitcher”, and “Training for the Trunk”, February 1997
National Coaches Clinic, Training for Jumpers”, January, 1997
NSCA Certification Symposium, “Orthopedic Concerns in Exercise” and “ Theories, Concepts and Methodology of Speed Development”, December 1996
Florida Health Show, “Osteoarthritis and How to Deal With It”, November, 1996
Speaking Engagements (continued)Shiner Performance Center, “Functional Progression and Explosive Power”, November, 1996
Hawaii Tennis Association, “Junior Development”, October 1996
USPTR International Tennis Symposium, “Athleticism in Tennis” 1996
United States Synchronized Swimming Training Camp, “Conditioning for Synchro”, November, 1996
Club Reebok, “Explosive Strength & Power”, New York, NY, November 1996
The Florida Health Show, “Dealing with Inflammation”, Orlando, Florida, October, 1996
Hayward Rotary Club, “The Olympic Experience”, Hayward, CA, October 1996
Hawaii Tennis Association, “On-Court Footwork Drills for Tennis”, Kona, Hawaii, October, 1996
Acalanes High School Sports Medicine Clinic, “Strength Training for Synchronized Swimming”, September 1996
Montana State Coaches Association, “Plyometrics and other subjects”, August, 1996
NATA National Convention, “How To Deal With Muscle Imbalance”, Orlando, Florida, June, 1996
Tennis Canada, Level 4-5 Coaches Clinic: Analysis of On-Court Movement, Toronto, Canada April 1996
Shiner Sports Performance Series, “Power Tennis Training”, Syracuse, New York, March 1996
Northern California All-Sports Clinic, “Technique and Training for the High, Long, and Triple Jumps”, “Plyometric Training for Volleyball”, Burlingame, CA, Feb. 1996
Athletic Therapy Today Conference, Orlando, Florida, January 18-20, 1996
“Preparing for the CSCS Examination”, Panelist: Athletic Therapy Today & Tomorrow: Perspectives on the Future, “Clinical Education in the 21st Century”.