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Hi, I'm Mo
Welcome.
I'm the founder of Themo Performance. After years of coaching and earning my PhD in exercise science, I created Themo to offer something more: a space where science, strategy, and coaching come together to support real performance.
My work spans coaching individuals, consulting within high-performance environments, and delivering education to athletes, coaches, and organizations. Across each setting, I focus on translating complex physiology and data into clear, actionable systems that improve how people train, recover, and perform.
Whether I’m working one-on-one, supporting a team, or speaking to a room of coaches, the goal is the same: make performance make sense—and build approaches that actually last.
Featured Work
RESEARCH ARTICLES
PODCAST APPEARANCES
ARTICLES
TALKS
Stanford Researchers Team Up with Student-Athletes To Unlock Peak Performance
Morgan partnered with the Stanford research team to help student-athletes unlock peak performance. Drawing from her extensive background in exercise science and hands-on coaching experience, she contributed expert insights and practical perspective to support the study’s evidence-based approach and real-world applications of performance training.
Dr. Morgan A Smith Postdoctoral Scholar
Morgan’s research dives deep into the science of human performance, combining real-world coaching with evidence-based insights. Her latest publication reflects years of study, experience, and passion for movement.
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Medicine 3.0
Morgan joined Dr. Jared Pelo and Dr. Mo Merritt on a podcast episode exploring the intersection of mindset, metrics, and human performance. They talked about how data can both guide and mislead, why the coach’s eye still matters, and how growth often comes from discomfort. It’s a conversation for anyone interested in the messy, meaningful balance between numbers and lived experience in sport.
Your Wellness Battery
This conversation explores movement, mindset, and how to navigate the starting point of your health journey. They touch on building sustainable exercise habits, getting to know your body, and using both science and self-awareness to support long-term well-being. A grounded, practical look at what it means to take care of yourself.
Morgan was featured in The Cut to share her expert insights on the benefits of slow running. With her background in exercise science and years of coaching experience, she breaks down why slowing down your pace can actually lead to stronger, more sustainable performance.
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