A San Diego native, Szyndlar was the head women’s tennis coach at San Diego Mesa College and worked as adjunct faculty both at San Diego Mesa College and the University of Saint Katherine. Currently he teaches in the Exercise Science department instructing classes such as Applied Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning/Exercise Prescription, Nutrition for Health and Athletic Performance etc.

Szyndlar played four years of varsity tennis at Canyon Crest Academy and also participated in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Open and national tournaments.

Szyndlar trained at The Barnes Tennis Academy and competed in the elite academy program.

He has also held other assistant strength and conditioning positions at San Diego State University and Sacred Heart University. Szyndlar possesses his CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certification as well as his USAW (Sports Performance Coach) certification and his USPTA (U.S. Professional Tennis Association) certification.