Meet the Team
Nick Brattain
OWNER / FOUNDER
A graduate of the University of Indianapolis, Nick majored in exercise science with a concentration in physical therapy. U-Indy is also where he accumulated three NCAA All-American titles and numerous records and accolades as a 200 and 400 meter sprinter.
After college, Nick had the opportunity to work with some of Indianapolis’ most elite athletes, including the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever athletes, at a private, hospital-based facility. His work focused on collegiate and professional basketball, baseball, and track athletes—especially those recovering from injury.
Nick relocated in 2014 to New Orleans where he would open Brattain Sports Performance and became a strength and conditioning consultant for the New Orleans Pelicans. BSP has since become one of the Louisiana’s premier training facilities, helping athletes of all levels find an edge in competition through speed and explosiveness.
In additions to Nick’s work with BSP, he also holds a position as the Louisiana State Director for the National High School Strength Coaches Association, NHSSCA, as well as being an Adjunct Professor for Tulane University.
Check out more on Nick here.
Claire Choloux
SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH
Claire is originally from France. She began her collegiate volleyball career at Kansas Community College before completing her career at East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania.
Claire recently completed her Master’s degree in Exercise Science through East Stroudsburg.
Over the last two years Claire has been in GA and internship roles in both East Stroudsburg and Arizona State University’s weight rooms!
Claire brings a fun and uplifting personality to BSP along with incredible experience with athletes of several sports including Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball and Track and Field.
Jodi Morawiec
SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH
Jodi recently completed her Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion through Florida Atlantic University. Prior to that she completed her bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science through the University of Montevallo.
Jodi played lacrosse in high school as well as the University of Montevallo. She has also completed strength and conditioning internships through the University of Montevallo and the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
Needless to say, Jodi is a wealth of information in all things exercise science and training. She brings a ton of energy, enthusiasm and spirit to our BSP Family.
Spencer Waldo
SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH
Spencer comes to New Orleans from the DFW area. He graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Kinesiology.
Throughout his career he has held positions at College Station High School (TX), Brazos Christian High School (TX), and Tarleton State University.
Spencer brings a great energy, love for training and wealth of knowledge in many areas strength and conditioning related.
Mark Gittleson
SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH
Mark is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Sport Psychology through the University of New Orleans. Mark is a graduate of Brother Martin where he played football (QB). He received his BS in Psychology from LSU.
Mark is passionate about the training process and helping athletes improve their skill set. Having been an athlete himself and learning from so many great New Orleans coaches, he is eager to give back to the current youth of NOLA.
