Building Better Athletes LCC

Tunde is a three-time All-American in track from the University of Illinois. He was one of the most accomplished track and field athletes to come out of Illinois competing in the 60 meters, 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, and long jump. He was a three-time Big Ten Conference Track & Field Champion, three-time All-Big Ten Honors and a 26-time individual Big Ten place winner. Tunde went on to receive his Bachelors and Master Degrees from the University of Illinois.Tunde's study of athletic performance enhancement has taken him across the country. He has entered into the world of sport performance training by studying under some of the world's top performance enhancement coaches. His aptitude, experience and knowledge give Tunde a unique perspective beyond what the typical speed development and performance training coach has.

Karen Guerin

Karen Guerin, MPT has over 12 years of clinical expertise in evaluating, treating and preventing orthopedic injuries.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from The University of Southern California in 1992 and  her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri in 1994.  She has worked throughout California in orthopedic physical therapy settings focusing on the movement patterns of athletes and their relationship to injury.  Over the years, she has helped numerous athletes return to their given sport without pain and with the knowledge of how to prevent further injury.  She has worked with coaches, athletic trainers, personal trainers, and athletes to enhance sport specific injury prevention and strength training.  Karen is a former US National Swimming Team Member, a three-time Olympic Trials qualifier, and an Academic All-American at USC.  She participates in US Master's Swimming and was the 2005 Long Course National Champion in the 1500 meter freestyle and runner up at the 5 mile open water championship in her age group.  Karen currently works for North County Water and Sports Therapy in the Carmel Mountain area of San Diego.  She is excited to share her knowledge with the staff and athletes of Going Vertical San Diego to help them achieve their athletic goals.

Joint & Movement Consultant
(Particularly for Women)