ABOUT JAMES
"Renaissance Man"
EDUCATION
California Baptist University
Masters in Kinesiology
Sports Science GPA 3.6
Graduated 2018
Bachelors in Kinesiology
Sports Medicine (Major)
Film (Minor)
President & Provost List
(3.5 or better) 2015-2017
Southern Arkansas University
(1987-1992) Physical Education
ISSA - International Sports Science Association
Certified personal trainer and
certified sports Nutrition
NASM - National Association
Sports Nutrition Certified
Holistic Practioner
(Over 1000 hours)
Certified Massage Therapist
Desert School of Somatherapy, Rancho Mirage, CA
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy Certified
Certified Caregiver - 2023
EXPERIENCE / ACCOMPLISHMENTS
First Film "ADHD The Journey"
(Director, Producer, Writer, Editor, Actor)
2nd Film "His Cornbread Ain't Done"
(Director, Producer, Writer, Editor, Actor)
• Wrote Two Books
"The Therapeutic Approach to Fitness"
"The Journey"
• Top Doctors Palm Springs Life Magazine
"Therapeutic Fitness Training"
The Healthy HeArt Studio
• Intervention for Children & Youth - Positive Expressions Inspire, Motivate, & Change Lives.
• Coaching and Therapy for Semi-Pro
Football Team (SoCal Coyotes - 2013)
• College Football Scholarship (Quarterback),
Southern Arkansas University
• Athletic Director & Mentorship by Marvin Lindsey
National Coach of the Year / Hall of Fame 2018
• Participated in High School Football,
Basketball, Baseball, Track & Field
• Summer Lifeguard, Umpire and Referee
• Referee Church Basketball League
• High School Football Coach, Coachella, CA
• Sports Editing Internship at
KMIR TV 6 - Palm Springs, CA
• Performed in an Instructional Dance
Video for Salsa, Cha Cha, and Merengue
• Dance Competitor in the Art of
Hip Hop, Break Dancing & Country
Line Dancing
• Guest speaker on the Spa, Convention
and Church circuit regarding health,
fitness and massage.
• Documented "The Journey"
Motivational Speaking / Dance Skit at
"Open Door Mission" Houston Texas
(Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center),
Arkansas State Trooper Cadets Facility,
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Etc.
Traveled with Mobile Spyder and
Trailer to sell and promote the book, postcards,
and perform dance skit and Motivational
Speaking at selected venues:
Schools, Churches, Gyms,
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Etc.
• Studied Piano, Spanish,
ASL American Sign Language and
Motivational Dance Skit for California Baptist University
Summer Basketball Kid's Camp 2016
• First three years in California:
Bartending Certification
Black Jack Dealer Certification
Previous Owner:
Private training / massage studio
World Gym Palm Springs, CA
The Healthy Heart Studio in
Palm Springs, CA
A fitness and massage studio in
conjuntion Jose Neira Salon & Spa Palm Springs, CA.
PHILOSOPHYLife is what you make it! Along the way we all Don't be afraid to try different things, be MISSIONis to make a difference and help others on a larger scale, My goal has been to share my positive/negative I enjoy helping people and seeing everyones |
Graduation 2018 Masters Degree
Motivational Speaking Dance Skit
Letters of Recommendation
Caregiver Certification
