{"id":5420,"date":"2026-07-28T20:59:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T20:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/?p=5420"},"modified":"2026-07-29T21:51:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T21:51:12","slug":"chapman-alumni-spotlight-health-sciences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/2026\/07\/28\/chapman-alumni-spotlight-health-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Spotlight: From Chapman to the LA Galaxy and Beyond &#8211; Jordan Walton &#8217;24 (Applied Human Physiology)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"435\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5421 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/jordan-walton-headshot-252x300.jpg\" alt=\"Jordan-Walton headshot LA Galaxy\" width=\"252\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/jordan-walton-headshot-252x300.jpg 252w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/jordan-walton-headshot-859x1024.jpg 859w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/jordan-walton-headshot-768x915.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/jordan-walton-headshot-1289x1536.jpg 1289w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/jordan-walton-headshot-1719x2048.jpg 1719w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/>From dreaming of a career in sports to working with some of the world\u2019s top athletes, Chapman alumnus Jordan Walton &#8217;24 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/crean\/academic-programs\/undergraduate-programs\/bs-health-sciences.aspx\">(Applied Human Physiology)\u00a0<\/a>has built his path through determination, mentorship, and a willingness to learn. Growing up in Oakland, he always imagined a future in sports, and his experiences at Chapman helped turn that passion into a career in sports performance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"963\">Jordan shares his journey, lessons learned from working in professional sports, the mentors who helped guide him, and advice for future Chapman students pursuing careers in sports performance and sports medicine.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"968\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1vfml1r\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1068\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1068\">Tell us about your journey from growing up in Oakland to working in professional sports.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1300\">Growing up in Oakland, I always imagined myself working in sports, whether that meant playing professionally or coaching. I\u2019ve always dreamed big and set goals for myself at every stage\u2014high school, undergrad, and graduate school.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1597\">When the opportunity with LA Galaxy came during graduate school, I knew I had to take it. Being the youngest person in the organization was intimidating at times, but my mentors never saw age as a barrier. They trusted my work ethic and believed I could grow into a successful practitioner.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1719\">That experience showed me that opportunities come when you are prepared, willing to learn, and ready to put in the work.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1724\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"jnmoyc\" data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1795\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1795\">How did your Chapman experience influence your career path?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"2045\">At Chapman, I had professors who genuinely shaped my confidence and direction. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/our-faculty\/kenneth-sumida.aspx\">Dr. Sumida<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapman.edu\/our-faculty\/frank-frisch.aspx\">Dr. Frisch<\/a>, Dr. Sternlicht, Dr. Richards, and Dr. Dana all supported my goals and encouraged me to pursue graduate school and a career in sports performance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2246\">Those conversations made me feel seen and capable. Their mentorship helped me recognize that I belonged in this field and gave me the confidence to continue pursuing opportunities that challenged me.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2251\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1dufy9z\" data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2320\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2320\">What was your experience like working with the LA Galaxy? <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5422 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/jordan-walton-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Jordan Working at LA Galaxy event\" width=\"256\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/jordan-walton-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/jordan-walton-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/jordan-walton-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/jordan-walton-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/jordan-walton-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2593\">Working with LA Galaxy was an incredible learning experience. As someone early in my career, I approached every day with the mindset of being a \u201cfly on the wall.\u201d I wanted to absorb everything I could from the performance staff and learn from the professionals around me.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2779\">The biggest lessons I learned were to always ask questions and always adapt. Working in professional sports requires curiosity, humility, and the ability to learn from every situation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2910\">That experience gave me the foundation and confidence to earn my first full-time role as a performance coach with Real Salt Lake.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2915\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"epqpkp\" data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2992\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2992\">What skills did you develop while working in professional sports?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3203\">Adaptability is essential in professional sports. Schedules change, training times move, players shift between teams, and unexpected challenges happen all the time. You have to stay calm, confident, and ready.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3383\">Those lessons have shaped me not only as a practitioner, but also as a person. Being able to adjust, communicate, and continue learning are skills that I carry with me every day.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3388\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"10924yq\" data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3446\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3446\">Who has supported you throughout your journey?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3622\">My fianc\u00e9e, Khyra Stiner (C.O. \u201925), has been my rock through all of this. She has helped me stay grounded, optimistic, and resilient, especially when challenges came my way.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3753\">I\u2019m also incredibly grateful for the mentors, professors, and professionals who believed in me and helped guide me along the way.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3758\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1bw8rqc\" data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"3869\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3869\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5425 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/LA-Galaxy-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"LA Galaxy logo\" width=\"163\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/LA-Galaxy-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/LA-Galaxy-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/crean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/75\/2026\/07\/LA-Galaxy.jpg 674w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 163px) 100vw, 163px\" \/>What advice would you give to Chapman students interested in sports performance or sports medicine?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3937\">Be yourself, ask questions, and never shy away from opportunities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"4155\">You never know where one opportunity can lead. I\u2019m a California kid who just moved to Utah for the job I always wanted. When I look back at my younger self, I can honestly say, <em data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4155\">\u201cWe did it. Look how far we\u2019ve come.\u201d<\/em><strong><br \/>\nStay curious, work hard, and trust that every experience is helping prepare you for what comes next.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4262\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1v6t1am\" data-start=\"4264\" data-end=\"4294\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4294\">What\u2019s next for you?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4296\" data-end=\"4449\">I\u2019m excited to continue growing as a performance coach with Real Salt Lake and continue learning from the athletes, coaches, and practitioners around me.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4451\" data-end=\"4640\">Every step of this journey, from Oakland, to Chapman, to USC grad school, to LA Galaxy, and now RSL, has helped shape who I am today. I\u2019m grateful for the people who supported me and excited for what comes next.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4451\" data-end=\"4640\">Congratulations Jordan!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From dreaming of a career in sports to working with some of the world\u2019s top athletes, Chapman alumnus Jordan Walton 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