Performance Scientist
Tampa Bay Rays
Yvette Figueroa, PhD, CSCS, CPSS, RSCC is a Performance Scientist with the Tampa Bay Rays. Her expertise includes strength and conditioning, human performance, and athlete monitoring, with additional interests in sports nutrition and coaching. She is highly passionate about research in athletic performance and actively contributes to the National Strength and Conditioning Association, serving on committees, advisory boards, and special interest groups. With a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, she specializes in optimizing athletic performance through evidence-based methodologies. Dr. Figueroa has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and presented at various conferences. Through her work, Dr. Figueroa continues to bridge the gap between research and practical application in elite athletics.