NTangible Team
The people building and validating the NTangible platform for sport
Chief Science Advisor
Dr. Ed Levine
Edward L. Levine is currently Professor Emeritus at the University of
South Florida, Tampa, after more than 30 years as, variously,
Professor, Director of the Doctoral Program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology,
and Psychology Department Chairperson.
Dr. Levine earned his Ph.D. at New York University in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and began his professional career as the manager of the civil service testing team for the wide variety of jobs with the State of Arizona, prior to joining USF.
In addition to his teaching, research and service at USF, Dr. Levine practiced extensively in Human Resource related areas, with particular focus on assessment, as a consultant to a wide variety of organizations in both the public and private sectors. Most recently he has worked in a technical capacity for NTangible to help develop, revise and validate an assessment to predict athletic performance, particularly in clutch situations.
Dr. Levine earned his Ph.D. at New York University in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and began his professional career as the manager of the civil service testing team for the wide variety of jobs with the State of Arizona, prior to joining USF.
In addition to his teaching, research and service at USF, Dr. Levine practiced extensively in Human Resource related areas, with particular focus on assessment, as a consultant to a wide variety of organizations in both the public and private sectors. Most recently he has worked in a technical capacity for NTangible to help develop, revise and validate an assessment to predict athletic performance, particularly in clutch situations.
Director of Science
Dr. Jon Levine
Dr. Jonathan Levine is a seasoned HR executive and assessment expert with
over 25 years of experience spanning software, e-commerce, energy,
manufacturing, and retail. He has built and led high-performing teams,
guided executive-level initiatives, and delivered complex, mission-critical
assessment programs that drive organizational success.
A PhD-trained Industrial-Organizational Psychologist from North Carolina State University, Jonathan leads with compassion, creativity, and a hands-on approach. He is at his best when uniting people around shared goals and diving into the details alongside peers and partners. His philosophy is simple: thoughtful, data-driven work produces valid, defensible insights and, ultimately, meaningful ROI for the organizations he serves.
A PhD-trained Industrial-Organizational Psychologist from North Carolina State University, Jonathan leads with compassion, creativity, and a hands-on approach. He is at his best when uniting people around shared goals and diving into the details alongside peers and partners. His philosophy is simple: thoughtful, data-driven work produces valid, defensible insights and, ultimately, meaningful ROI for the organizations he serves.
Executive Advisor, Military & Public Safety
Dr. Jacob Hyde
Executive Advisor, Sports Psychology
Howie Schwartz
Howie Schwartz is a clinical psychologist with more than four decades of experience helping
athletes strengthen the mental skills required for high performance environments.
A former multi sport athlete, he transitioned into coaching early in his career and
spent 30 years as Director and Head Coach of the Concordia University Varsity Baseball Program.
During his coaching tenure, Howie began working with players from the Montreal Expos, supporting their development in emotional regulation, mental resilience, and performance consistency. His success with the Expos quickly earned him recognition across Major League Baseball, leading to consulting roles with athletes and teams throughout the league.
Today, Howie’s practice spans professional, Olympic, and elite amateur sport. His specialty centers on helping athletes regulate emotions under pressure, sharpen competitive focus, and compete at their peak capacity. His long history at the intersection of psychology and high-performance athletics continues to shape NTangible’s approach to mental readiness and applied athlete development.
During his coaching tenure, Howie began working with players from the Montreal Expos, supporting their development in emotional regulation, mental resilience, and performance consistency. His success with the Expos quickly earned him recognition across Major League Baseball, leading to consulting roles with athletes and teams throughout the league.
Today, Howie’s practice spans professional, Olympic, and elite amateur sport. His specialty centers on helping athletes regulate emotions under pressure, sharpen competitive focus, and compete at their peak capacity. His long history at the intersection of psychology and high-performance athletics continues to shape NTangible’s approach to mental readiness and applied athlete development.