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.
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.
Lexi Polychrones
SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH
Lexi joins BSP from Savannah, GA.
Lexi completed her Bachelor’s degree at Mercer University where she played beach volleyball all four years. With her fifth year of eligibility Lexi played Indoor volleyball at Georgia College and State University.
Lexi loves the sport of volleyball and helping to develop young athletes.
Lexi brings to BSP a passion for training, nutrition, and mentorship for young athletes trying to reach their potential and get to the next level.
Austin Nguyen
SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH
Austin is a New Orleans native. He completed his Bachelor’s Degree at LSU in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. During his time at LSU he interned with the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams, as well as, the Volleyball team. From LSU, Austin joined TCU as an intern for the Football program.
Austin was most recently a Sports Performance Coach at D1 Fort Worth, before becoming the Head Strength Coach for D1 Baton Rouge.
Austin has also spent time interning and working for Redstick Performance and Catholic High School in Baton Rouge.
Austin brings a great deal of experience in several training sectors within the Sports Performance Industry.
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.
