THE PERFORMANCE TEAM
ELITE EXPERTISE • APPLIED SPORTS SCIENCE
DESEAN BERGER
FOUNDER & ELITE SPEED COACH
- B.S. KINESIOLOGY - GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
- DIVISION I RUGBY - GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
- NSCA PERFORMANCE SPORT SCIENTIST
- USAW OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING LEVEL 2 • CROSSFIT LEVEL 1
PERFORMANCE IMPACT
Desean founded Odyssey in 2020 and is the Inventor of the S.T.A.R.S. Method and signature Four-Phase Approach. He authored the Odyssey Blueprint Protocol, an elite curriculum for coaches mastering youth performance instruction. His philosophy focuses on technical mastery—building a foundation for athletes that won't break under pressure.
TY COX
PERFORMANCE COACH & VERTICAL JUMP SPECIALIST
- B.S. KINESIOLOGY - CAL STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS
- DIII COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL - PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
TEAM PERFORMANCE IMPACT
Ty leads the Mission Vista S&C Program and designs the Jump and Agility Programs at Odyssey. He leverages sports science to achieve elite results in Vertical Jump Development for San Diego's top athletes.
ANNIE NUGENT
DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING
- B.A. INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (COMMUNICATIONS)
- NAIA COLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL - UNIVERSITY OF SAINT KATHERINE
- #17 NATIONALLY RANKED TEAM CAPTAIN
- 1,000+ CAREER DIGS
COACHING IMPACT
Annie leads all Sales and Marketing at Odyssey, personally handling all First-Time Athlete Onboarding. A former captain at USK, she now leads the Oceanside High School Varsity program.
MATTHEW DE SOUZA
PERFORMANCE COACH & MOBILITY SPECIALIST
- B.S. KINESIOLOGY - CAL STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS
- TRINIDAD & TOBAGO YOUTH NATIONAL TEAM
TEAM PERFORMANCE IMPACT
Matthew writes the Odyssey Mobility Programs. He conducts research at Cal State University San Marcos to bridge academic standards with elite field performance and represented his country at the youth national level.
MEGAN SANDEFUR
ADULT & PERFORMANCE COACH
- B.A. SOCIAL WORK
- OLYMPIC LIFT & GYMNASTICS SPECIALIST
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
Megan leads the Adult Performance Program. Her background in Social Work uniquely connects her with athletes, ensuring their technical mastery and long-term health.
JAKE BISHOP
PERFORMANCE COACH
- B.S. KINESIOLOGY (IN PROGRESS - 2028)
- DIII COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL - GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY
TEAM PERFORMANCE IMPACT
Jake played collegiate basketball at George Fox University. He focuses on Youth Performance fundamentals for the 8-14 age bracket, bringing elite competitive experience to the next generation.

