NSCA’s Southwest Region
NSCA has a network of volunteer leaders who direct NSCA’s efforts at the state level. NSCA’s Southwest Regional Coordinator provides oversight and training to local state directors. Members in the Southwest Region can connect to other professionals in this area at local and regional events as well as on Facebook.
States in this Region:
| California |
| Hawaii |
| Nevada |
Upcoming Events
The NSCA hosts state, regional, and provincial events throughout the year
Join the Conversation
The Southwest Region has its own facebook page where you can join the conversation and learn what is happening in your area.
Southwest Regional Leadership
Southwest Region
Regional Coordinator: Whitney Leyva, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Contact: whitleyva@gmail.com
Whitney Leyva-Camberos received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). While at the university, she then pursued her Master’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Strength and Conditioning, and graduated in 2016. She is also one of five women who established the CSUF weightlifting club. In addition, she has been involved conducting physical evaluations with the Anaheim Ducks and other scientific research studies, while at the university. Today, she is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of Fresno Pacific University. She has been volunteering with the NSCA since 2014, became Southern California Director in 2017, and is now the NSCA Southwest Regional Coordinator.
California (Northern)
State Director: Jess Sayo, MS, CSCS
Contact: jchristiansayo@gmail.com
Jess Sayo earned his Master's degree in Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology from San Jose State University. He is a Sports Performance Coach for Menlo College, Menlo-Atherton High School, and the Owner/CEO of JCS Training Lab, all based in Atherton, CA. He is passionate about improving athletic performance across all ages, sports, and activities, while promoting the field of sports performance and coaching.
California (Southern)
State Director: Colin Shumate, MS, CSCS, RSCC
Contact: c.t.shumate@gmail.com
Bio to come soon!
Hawaii
State Director: Trevor Short, PhD, CSCS
Contact: trevor.short@hawaii.edu
Bio to come soon!
Nevada
State Director: Leo Lozano, MS, CSCS
Contact: wt.coach.leo@gmail.com
Leo Lozano received two Bachelor's degrees, one in Exercise Science and one in Sports Psychology, from California State University, Long Beach. He also holds a Master's degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Biomechanics from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a full-time lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences at UNLV, and a sports performance coach working with youth and college athletes in the private sector.
