About Us

Ed Naggiar is the creator and driving force behind Human Performance Coach.  He is both a practitioner and a scholar.  Ed holds a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. His area of expertise is performance under stress in extreme conditions. Born in Milan, Italy he came to the U.S. when he was 6. Growing up in Massachusetts, he spent summers on the beach in extreme heat and winters in shivering cold shoveling snow. Ed's fascination in the performance of humans in stressful situations led him to a 20 year career as a U.S. Navy SEAL, where he put his fascination to the test. His tours included SEAL Team, SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team, and Special Boat Team. He also served as a human guinea pig for three years at the Navy Experimental Diving Unit, testing the limits of human performance in extreme environments both in and out of the water. He is an avid Scuba Diver, Sky Diver, Stand Up Paddle Boarder, musician, photographer, father, and husband (in reverse order of importance!)  Join him on his quest to improve the life of individuals like you who want to maximize the potential of their mind, body, and spirit.

Travis Williams is the strength and speed behind Human Performance Coach.  Combining his operational and academic skills, Travis is also both a practitioner and a scholar.  Travis holds dual personal trainer certification through National Academy of Sports Medicine and International Sports Science Association. Born and raised in in the Mountains of Virginia his military career as a SWCC (Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman) Operator has carried him across the globe. Intrigued by the martial arts at a young age, he began to study Chikubu Kai Karate Do only to excel among the elite to Dan level (black belt). The study of martial arts attracted the physical, mental, and spiritual components of which has motivated him to obtain a BS in Exercise Science and pursue a MS in Human Movement. He is a father, husband, martial artist, fitness enthusiasts, SUP boarder, and shooter. Join him in this journey to enhance the quality of life in individuals like you who want to optimize performance of their body, mind, and spirit.