Ryan Lis
Ryan Lis
Assistant Professor of Sport Science
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Longwood University, Farmville, Va., 2019
- Master of Science in Kinesiology, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, La., 2021
- Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Performance (concentration: Sport Physiology), East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tenn., 2024
Ryan Lis was an assistant professor of Sport & Exercise Science at Milligan University in Milligan, Tenn., for two years. He also served as co-director of athletic performance at Milligan University for two years. Before these positions, he was the director of performance for Milligan University's women's volleyball and men's and women's tennis for two years, and men's and women's swimming for one year. He has interned with collegiate athletes at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., and Elon University in Elon, N.C., and in the private sector at Barwis Methods in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Research Interests
- Training Methodologies
- Recovery Application
- Athlete Monitoring
- Sport Technology
Courses Taught
- Exercise Testing & Prescription (AEXS 360)
- Foundations of Training for Health & Performance (AEXS 380)
- Sports Nutrition (AEXS 540)
Certifications and Memberships
- National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Selected Works
Presentations
- Lis, R. “Soreness and Perceptional Differences Between Two Training Methods”, Milligan Faculty Lecture Series, Milligan University, Milligan College, TN. October 2025
- Smith, A., Pope, C., Lis, R., English, K. “Starting From Nothing: Building a Sport Science Program from the Ground Up at NCAA and NAIA Universities”, 19th International Coaches’ College, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN. November 2024.
Publications
- Lis, R., English, K., Smith, A., Stone, M. (2026) Starting from Nothing: Building an Applied Sport Science Program From the Ground Up—A 5-Step Process. Strength & Conditioning Journal (PAP)
- Lis, R., Long, A., Goode, N., McDowell, K., Nelson, D., Mizuguchi, S., Duca, M., Baur, M., Wagle, J., Fry, A., Stone, M. (2026) Chronic Comparison of Short Recovery Stress Scale in Trained Individuals Completing Traditional or Accentuated Eccentric Loading. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 40(8), 920–928
- 3. Lis, R., Long, A., Goode, N., McDowell, K., Nelson, D., Mizuguchi, S., Duca, M., Baur, M., Wagle, J., Fry, A., Stone, M. (2026) Chronic Comparison of Upper- and Lower-Body Muscle Soreness in Trained Individuals Completing Traditional or Accentuated Eccentric Loading. The Journal of strength and conditioning research, 40(7), 739–746
- McDowell, K., Long, A., Chae, S., Nelson, A., Goode, N., Lis, R., Mizuguchi, S., Baur, M., Duca, M., Wagle, J., Fry, A., Daniel, G., Stone, M. (2025) Comparison of Strength Development in Traditional Set-Repetition Configuration Versus Accentuated Eccentric Loading Training over a 4-Week Strength-Endurance Block. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 39(8): pg. 850-856
- McDowell, K., Long, A., Gahreman, D., Nelson, A., Goode, N., Lis, R., Chae, S., Mizuguchi, S., Baur, M., Breuel, K., Duca, M., Wagle, J., Fry, A., Stone, M. (2024). The Endocrine and Body Composition Responses to Accentuated Eccentric Loading Performed in Cluster Sets During a Strength-Endurance Training Block. Applied Sciences, 14(23),11332
- Lis, R., Szymanski, D. J., Crotin, R. L., & Qiao, M. (2024). The relationship between various jump tests and baseball pitching performance: a brief review. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 46(5): pg. 520-533
- Chae, S., Long, A., Lis, R., McDowell, K., Wagle, J., Carroll, K., Mizuguchi, S., Stone, M. H. (2024) Combined accentuated eccentric loading and rest redistribution in high-volume back squat: Acute kinetics and kinematics. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 38(4): pg. 640-647
- Chae, S., Long, A., Lis, R., McDowell, K., Wagle, J., Carroll, K., Mizuguchi, S., Stone, M. H. (2024) Combined accentuated eccentric loading and rest redistribution in high-volume back squat: Acute stimulus and fatigue. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 38(4): pg. 648-655
- Gleason, B. H., Suchomel, T. J., Brewer, C., McMahon, E., Lis, R. P., & Stone, M. H. (2024). Applying Sport Scientist Roles Within Organizations. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 46(1): pg. 43-54
- Gleason, B. H., Suchomel, T. J., Pyne, D. B., Comfort, P., McMahon, E., Hornsby, W. G., Lis, R. P., Stone, M. H. (2024). Development Pathways for the Sport Scientist: A Process for the United States. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 46(1): pg. 28-42
