Ahmed Mahmood
Burlington,NJ
Summary
Experienced and highly qualified Strength and Conditioning Coach with over 20 years of international experience working with elite athletes, sports teams, and fitness clients. Proven track record of maximizing athletic performance, improving team competitiveness, and rehabilitating injuries in professional sports. Adept at designing innovative training programs, leading fitness operations, and inspiring individuals to reach peak performance while maintaining safety and wellness. Bilingual in English and Arabic, with excellent communication and team leadership skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strength & Conditioning Coach
LB Squash
Greenwich, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Greenwich Academy, part of a program with multiple consecutive High School National Championship titles
- Develop and implement comprehensive strength, agility, and endurance training programs for the Greenwich Academy squash teams
- Collaborate with a team of world-class squash coaches to integrate fitness routines into players’ overall training, enhancing on-court performance and reducing injury risk
- Provide individualized coaching and mentorship to student-athletes, fostering a culture of dedication, proper technique, and continuous improvement in a highly competitive environment
- Greenwich Academy, part of a program with multiple consecutive High School National Championship titles
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Dartmouth College Summer Camp
Hanover, USA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Led daily fitness and conditioning sessions for youth athletes at Dartmouth’s summer sports camp, focusing on improving functional strength, speed, and flexibility specific to squash and other sports
- Designed engaging workout plans and group exercise clinics that emphasized proper form and injury prevention, in coordination with Dartmouth coaching staff to ensure a safe and effective training environment for all campers
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Smart Squash
New York, USA
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: A boutique squash training facility
- Coached junior and adult squash players in physical conditioning, tailoring workout programs to improve players’ core strength, endurance, and on-court agility
- Conducted one-on-one and small group training sessions, focusing on sport-specific exercises, dynamic warm-ups, and recovery techniques to boost performance and prevent injuries
- Tracked client progress and provided continuous feedback and motivation, helping athletes achieve personal fitness milestones and prepare for competitive play
- A boutique squash training facility
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Squash Advantage Club
Short Hills, USA
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: A competitive squash academy
- Developed and delivered strength and agility training programs for junior squash athletes, enhancing players’ speed, power, and stamina for tournament play
- Worked closely with squash coaches to align conditioning drills with technical practice, resulting in improved match fitness and several club players reaching top rankings in regional youth competitions
- A competitive squash academy
Fitness Manager / Head Strength Coach
Retro Fitness
Princeton, USA
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: A high-volume fitness center
- Managed the personal training department, overseeing a team of trainers and coordinating daily operations to ensure high-quality service delivery and client satisfaction
- Developed personalized fitness and nutrition plans for a diverse clientele, helping over 100 clients achieve goals such as weight loss, muscle gain, and improved athletic performance
- Implemented group fitness classes and workshops to drive member engagement, and consistently met or exceeded monthly training revenue targets through effective client retention and sales strategies
- A high-volume fitness center
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Trinity College
Hartford, USA
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: NCAA Division I varsity squash team
- Provided in-season strength and conditioning coaching for the varsity squash team, focusing on enhancing players’ cardiovascular endurance, explosive power, and flexibility during the competitive season
- Introduced periodized training schedules and recovery protocols that helped athletes maintain peak performance throughout championship tournaments
- NCAA Division I varsity squash team
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Premier Fencing Club
North Brunswick, USA
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Created sport-specific conditioning programs for competitive fencers, improving fencers’ footwork quickness, core strength, and overall endurance
- Instructed fencers in proper strength training techniques and injury-prevention exercises, contributing to improved performance in regional and national fencing competitions
Fitness Director
Viking Media & Entertainment
07.2011 - 07.2015
- Directed fitness operations across three gym locations, managing budgets, staffing, and daily administration while implementing marketing and sales initiatives to drive membership growth and client retention
- Designed and supervised personalized training programs for a diverse client base, and ensured all trainers delivered safe, effective exercise instruction
- Organized community wellness events, seminars, and workshops on fitness trends, and introduced new training techniques and equipment to keep the facilities at the cutting edge of the industry
Strength & Conditioning Coach
National Indian Squash Team
, India
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: India’s national squash team
- Planned and oversaw comprehensive conditioning regimens for India’s national squash team, contributing to the team’s rise in world ranking from #7 to #3
- Rehabilitated and trained elite athletes including India’s top-ranked squash professionals, helping them recover from injuries and return to peak competition form
- Mentored emerging junior players on the squad – one protégé went on to captain the Harvard University squash team
- India’s national squash team
Transformation Coach (Contract)
Hollywood Film Projects
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Fox 2000 Pictures – “Life of Pi” (2011): Guided actor Suraj Sharma through a controlled, multi-phase weight loss program to safely achieve an emaciated physique for his role in the Oscar-winning film
- Walt Disney Pictures – “Million Dollar Arm” (2013): Contracted to train and transform a group of actors – including Jon Hamm – into athlete-like condition to realistically portray professional baseball players
Strength & Conditioning Coach
PAOK Thessaloniki F.C.
Thessaloniki, Greece
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: A top-division professional soccer club
- Led the strength and conditioning program for a top-division professional soccer club, implementing training strategies that improved players’ speed and strength while significantly reducing injury rates
- Contributed to the team’s successful 2007 season – the club achieved improved league performance and qualified for the UEFA Cup for the first time in years
- A top-division professional soccer club
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Egypt National Football Team
Cairo, Egypt
01.2006 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Egypt’s national soccer team
- Prepared and conditioned the athletes of Egypt’s national soccer team in the lead-up to the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations
- Achievement: Egypt won the 2006 African Cup of Nations Championship, crediting superior fitness and conditioning as a key factor in their success
- Egypt’s national soccer team
Education
Bachelor of Physical Education -
University of Cairo
Cairo, EgyptDiploma in Strength Training -
Weider Academy & Sports Academy
Cairo, EgyptSkills
- Athletic Performance Training
- Strength & agility training
- Endurance conditioning
- Speed development
- Injury Rehabilitation & Prevention
- Rehabilitation exercise programs
- ACL recovery protocols
- Preventative conditioning
- Program Design & Coaching
- Personalized workout plan development
- Periodization
- Group training sessions
- Youth athlete development
- Health & Wellness Knowledge
- Sports nutrition planning
- Weight management
- Body composition analysis
- Wellness coaching
- Leadership & Team Management
- Coaching staff supervision
- Program coordination
- Motivational leadership
- Client relationship management
- Communication
- Bilingual English/Arabic
- Athlete mentoring
- Workshop presentation
- Cross-cultural teamwork
- Flexibility and mobility training
- Injury prevention
- Endurance management
- Weight management strategies
- Plyometric training methods
- Safety oversight
- Cardiovascular conditioning
- Technique instruction
- Explosive power training
- Program design expertise
Websites
Certification
- Certified Fitness Trainer, International Sports Science Association
- Certified Personal Trainer, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
- Certified in Rehabilitation of Knee Injuries, Media Park Hospital, Cairo
- CPR & First Aid Certified, American Red Cross
- SafeSport Trained Coach, U.S. Center for SafeSport
Languages
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Arabic, Full Professional Proficiency
Timeline
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Dartmouth College Summer Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023
Strength & Conditioning Coach
LB Squash
08.2022 - Current
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Smart Squash
08.2020 - 08.2022
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Trinity College
11.2018 - 03.2019
Fitness Manager / Head Strength Coach
Retro Fitness
07.2017 - 01.2020
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Squash Advantage Club
04.2017 - 08.2020
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Premier Fencing Club
12.2015 - 07.2017
Fitness Director
Viking Media & Entertainment
07.2011 - 07.2015
Transformation Coach (Contract)
Hollywood Film Projects
01.2011 - 12.2011
Strength & Conditioning Coach
National Indian Squash Team
01.2009 - 01.2014
Strength & Conditioning Coach
PAOK Thessaloniki F.C.
01.2006 - 01.2008
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Egypt National Football Team
01.2006 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Physical Education -
University of Cairo
Diploma in Strength Training -
Weider Academy & Sports Academy
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