Brian McGuire

Brian McGuire

32619 Estuary Blvd
Frankford, DE 19945-3739
Office: 703-595-5586
Introduction

Nationally recognized sports medicine and human performance expert with 42+ years of combined military and sports medicine experience spanning Olympic Games, NFL operations, military crisis management, and Pentagon-level strategic analysis. Proven track record of developing safety protocols, emergency response plans, and conducting critical incident analyses in high-stakes environments. Extensive experience preparing executive-level reports and briefings for senior leadership, including Secretary of Defense and Joint Chiefs of Staff audiences.


Areas of Expertise
  • Aquatics
  • Bicycle
  • Brain Injury
  • Fitness Equipment
  • Fitness for Duty Evaluation
  • Personal Injury
  • Physiology
  • Safety
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Sports Medicine

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Professional Accreditations, Degrees, Licenses, and Certificates:
Degrees:

M.S. Exercise Science, Georgia State University
B.S. Physical Education, Salisbury University

Professional Certifications:

National Athletic Trainers Association Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - 1986-Present
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer

Professional Memberships:

National Strength and Conditioning Association Member (1997-Present)
American College of Sports Medicine Member (2001-Present)

Military Rank/Commission:

Colonel, United States Marine Corps (Retired)

Awards and Recognition:

Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Department of Navy Superior Civilian Service Award
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Professional and Industry Organization Affiliations:
Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Organizations:

National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) - Member since 1986
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) - Member since 1997
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - Member since 2001

Professional Sports Affiliations:

NFL Player Health and Safety Program - Injury Spotter (2017-Present)
NFL Scouting Combine - Lead Athletic Trainer (2008-Present)
CrossFit Games Safety Advisory Board - Member (November 2024-Present)

Military/Veterans Organizations:
United States Marine Corps (Retired Colonel)
Veterans of Foreign Wars (Lifetime member)

Community Service Organizations:

Delaware Veteran Court Mentorship Program - Mentor (May 2025-Present)

Government/Military Positions:

Former Pentagon assignments: Office of the Secretary of Defense (3 years), Joint Staff (3 years)
U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command - Head, Human Performance Branch
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Professional and Industry Organization Affiliations:
Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Organizations:

National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) - Member since 1986
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) - Member since 1997
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - Member since 2001

Professional Sports Affiliations:

NFL Player Health and Safety Program - Injury Spotter (2017-Present)
NFL Scouting Combine - Lead Athletic Trainer (2008-Present)
CrossFit Games Safety Advisory Board - Member (November 2024-Present)

Military/Veterans Organizations:

United States Marine Corps (Retired Colonel)

Community Service Organizations:

Delaware Veteran Court Mentorship Program - Mentor (May 2025-Present)

Government/Military Positions:

Former Pentagon assignments: Office of the Secretary of Defense (3 years), Joint Staff (3 years)
U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command - Head, Human Performance Branch


Teaching and Speaking Experience:
Military Leadership and Training:

U.S. Marine Corps Training and Education Command - Head, Human Performance Branch (2020-2025)

Subject Matter: Human performance policies, fitness testing standards, injury prevention programs
Audience: Military personnel and civilian human performance professionals

Pentagon Strategic Briefings - Officer-in-Charge (6 years total)

Office of the Secretary of Defense (3 years): Executive briefings and strategic analyses for Secretary of Defense and senior Pentagon leadership
Joint Staff (3 years): Policy evaluations and strategic recommendations for Joint Chiefs of Staff-level audiences
Subject Matter: Crisis management, strategic military operations, policy analysis

Multi-National Corps Iraq - Joint Operations Center Officer-in-Charge

Subject Matter: Combat operations briefings, crisis management, multi-agency coordination

Sports Medicine and Safety Education:

CrossFit Games Safety Advisory Board (November 2024-Present)

Subject Matter: Safety protocols, emergency action planning, medical coverage standards for high-intensity athletic events

NFL Player Health and Safety Program - Injury Spotter (2017-Present)

Subject Matter: Concussion mechanism identification, injury surveillance protocols, safety standard development

1996 Atlanta Olympic Games - Chief Athletic Trainer

Subject Matter: International medical standards, emergency response coordination, venue-specific safety protocols
Led 32-member interdisciplinary medical team

Mentoring and Community Education:

Delaware Veteran Court Mentorship Program - Mentor (May 2025-Present)

Subject Matter: Life skills development, program navigation, veteran transition support

Professional Development Areas:

Emergency action planning and crisis response protocols
Human performance optimization strategies
Multi-agency coordination and emergency response
Military-civilian career transition strategies
Sports medicine safety standards and injury prevention
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: N/A
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: N/A
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: N/A
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: N/A
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 2
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2013
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: N/A
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: N/A
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: N/A
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, testing, reports, site inspections, injury reconstruction, emergency action plan review
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $350-450/hour (negotiable)
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $250-400/hour (negotiable)
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $350-500/hour (negotiable)
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $500-650/hour (negotiable)
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel Expenses:
Airfare: At cost (economy class)
Ground transportation: At cost (mileage at current IRS rate: $0.67/mile)
Lodging: At cost (reasonable business accommodations)
Meals: At cost during travel days

Administrative Fees:
Document copying/printing: $0.25 per page
Postage and shipping: At cost
Expedited service (less than 48 hours): $150 surcharge
Court reporter transcripts: At cost (if ordered)
Parking fees: At cost

Cancellation Fees:
Deposition cancellation (less than 48 hours): 4-hour minimum charge
Trial cancellation (less than 72 hours): 8-hour minimum charge

Notes:
All expenses supported by receipts
Detailed expense reporting provided




References

Available Upon Request