Teaching & Mentorship

Empowering the next generation of health & fitness professionals.

Dedicated to preparing students with practical skills, industry knowledge, and professional development resources for successful careers.

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About

Professor Tony Sommers

Dedicated to student success and professional growth.

I'm a Kinesiology faculty member at Cal State San Marcos where I teach sections of the Internship Program, preparing students for their first professional roles in health and fitness.

My teaching focuses on practical career skills—LinkedIn optimization, resume building, certification planning, and interview preparation. When my students walk into an interview, they're ready.

Outside the classroom, I build tools and resources at the intersection of technology and human performance. I'm developing TechniqueAI, a video analysis app for coaches and athletes in throwing events. I've also created AI-powered training program generators based on Dr. Anatoliy Bondarchuk's Transfer of Training methodology, helping coaches design periodized programs for throws athletes.

Technology should amplify what we do, not replace the human connection at the heart of helping others move and perform better.

CSUSM
Cal State San Marcos
Kinesiology
Department
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Student Success Stories

Real outcomes from real students who've taken these courses.

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Jordan M.
Now at Scripps Health
"Professor Tony's LinkedIn course completely transformed my job search. I went from zero responses to three interview requests in two weeks. Landed my dream job in cardiac rehab."
Kinesiology '24
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Sarah K.
Personal Training Business Owner
"The AI tools course gave me a massive competitive advantage. I use Claude daily to create client programs and educational content. My business grew 40% this year."
Kinesiology '23
MC
Marcus C.
DPT Student at USD
"The internship prep resources were invaluable. Professor Tony's career readiness module helped me ace my PT school interviews. The STAR method worksheet is gold."
Kinesiology '24
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Ashley L.
Sports Performance Coach
"Best professor I had at CSUSM. The real-world focus of his courses made all the difference. I felt actually prepared when I started working with athletes."
Kinesiology '22
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Get in Touch

Questions about courses, internships, or collaboration opportunities? I'd love to hear from you.

Email

Best for course questions and professional inquiries

tsommers@csusm.edu

Office Hours

By appointment

Email me to schedule a time

Location

Kinesiology Building
Cal State San Marcos

333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd