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I would like to first acknowledge Quincy McDonald. I am grateful that he gave me this opportunity. His vision and encouragement have been greatly appreciated.
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Gary O’Brien has been a remarkable help in getting this project completed. This project has sputtered and temporarily stalled at times. His behind-thescenes efforts have been critical for keeping the project moving forward. His ability to recruit contributors was a great relief. He graciously handled the details that can drive me nuts.
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This book was written for two audiences, and I am expert on only one of these. So thanks go to Brian Schilling for joining this project. His perspective has been a great help in keeping the book aligned with the needs of exercise science. He has also been helpful in challenging some of my perspectives and allowing us to produce a more refined product.
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Finally, I want to thank our contributors: Scott Ross, Greg Heath, and Chris Harnish. It is difficult to be expert on all topics. Lending their expertise to the book has greatly enhanced the final product.
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I’d like to thank Lawrence W. Weiss, EdD, who is always a trusted advisor for professional endeavors, not the least of which was taking on this book project.
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