Kyle Pierce facts for kids

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Kyle Pierce is a professor at Louisiana State University in Shreveport (LSUS). He teaches about how the human body moves and stays healthy. He also leads the LSUS United States Weightlifting Development Center.

Mr. Pierce used to be a weightlifter himself. Because of his background, his studies often focus on sports and how athletes can perform their best. He is especially interested in Olympic weightlifting.

About Kyle Pierce

Kyle Pierce is an expert in how our bodies work, especially when we exercise. He helps train athletes and coaches to be their best. His work at LSUS helps develop future weightlifting champions.

The Doc Counsilman Science Award

In May 2006, Kyle Pierce received a special honor called the Doc Counsilman Science Award. This award comes from the United States Olympic Committee. It is given to coaches who do a lot of research and create new, smart ways to train athletes.

The award is named after Doc Counsilman, a famous swimming coach from Indiana University. The Olympic Committee started this award in 2003. Kyle Pierce was chosen because of his important work in sports science. He received the award on June 23, 2006, in La Jolla, California.

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