Tony A. Ricci, Ed.D, MS, FISSN, CSCS, PES

Education:

• Doctorate of Sport Psychology - University of Western States
• M.S. Human Nutrition - University of Bridgeport
• M.S. Sport Science - United States Sport Science Academy
• B.A. Business and Sport Management - LeTourneau University

Courses Taught:

• EXSC 5100 Performance Psychology
• EXSC 2400 Strength and Conditioning
• EXSC 3740 Exercise Physiology

Certifications:

• NSCA-CSCS
• ISSN-FISSN - CISSN
• NASM - PES, CES
• AASP - CMPC

Area of Research:

• Mixed Martial Arts Performance - Sports Psychology and Sports Neuroscience

Recen Peer-Reviewed Publications:

1. Ricci, T., Forbes, S. C., & Candow, D. (2020) Creatine Supplementation: Practical Strategies and Considerations for Mixed Martial Arts. Journal of Exercise & Nutrition; 3 (1).
2. Ricci, T. (2021). Mental State as a Governor of Human Performance. Journal of Exercise & Nutrition.
3. Peacock, C., French, D., Sanders, G., Ricci, A., Stull, C., & Antonio, J. (2022). Weight Loss and Competition Weight in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Athletes. Journal of Functional Morphology & Kinesiology;7 (4), 115.