
Brian McGuire
32619 Estuary Blvd
Frankford, DE 19945-3739
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