AIDAN MCCONNELL
Washington,DC
Summary
Kinesiology graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with NCAA Division I and professional soccer experience and a background in strength training, personal training, athletic development, and rehabilitation. Experienced designing individualized training programs, coaching movement and exercise technique, conducting fitness assessments, and working alongside physical therapists during rehabilitation. Brings an athlete-centered approach grounded in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and firsthand experience competing at the collegiate and professional levels. Seeking opportunities in strength & conditioning, sports performance, athletic development, or exercise science.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PERSONAL TRAINER
Equinox
08.2026 - Current
- Conduct individualized personal training sessions to enhance strength, conditioning, mobility, body composition, and overall physical performance.
- Design and implement progressive strength and conditioning programs based on training experience, goals, movement capabilities, and individual needs.
- Coach proper exercise technique, movement mechanics, and training progressions to improve performance and promote safe movement.
- Perform fitness and movement assessments to establish client goals, identify areas for improvement, and develop individualized training strategies.
- Utilize diverse exercise techniques to address client-specific needs and promote overall fitness across varied population.
- Utilize strength, power, cardiovascular, mobility, and corrective exercise techniques across a diverse client population.
- Conduct complimentary training sessions and consultations to identify client needs and educate members on appropriate training strategies.
- Foster strong client relationships through personalized coaching, accountability, and effective communication.
PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE
Primal Recovery
02.2026 - 08.2026
- Collaborated with physical therapists during athlete rehabilitation sessions to facilitate recovery and optimize return-to-activity outcomes.
- Guide patients through prescribed therapeutic and recovery exercises while reinforcing proper movement and technique.
- Assist with implementation of treatment plans in support of physical therapists' therapeutic goals.
- Prepared patients for therapy sessions by explaining procedures and delivering tailored support to enhance patient engagement.
- Maintain organized treatment areas and rehabilitation equipment to support an efficient clinical environment.
Barista/Cashier
Bear Claw Coffee
01.2026 - 08.2026
- Prepared and served high-quality beverages, enhancing customer satisfaction through consistent product quality.
- Operated point-of-sale system, processing transactions accurately to maintain smooth cash flow.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to comply with health and safety standards.
- Trained new baristas on beverage preparation techniques and customer service, fostering a knowledgeable and efficient team.
COACH
Blue Lion Fitness
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Developed individualized strength and fitness programs for athletes, aligning with personal goals and performance needs.
- Worked one-on-one with athletes to develop individualized strength and fitness programs based on personal goals and performance needs.
- Designed customized workouts incorporating weight lifting and sport-specific movements.
- Led group fitness classes for adults, focusing on exercise technique and movement quality to enhance performance.
- Adapted training approaches to individual ability levels and exercise experience.
Youth Soccer Coach
University of Wisconsin Madison
08.2021 - 12.2024
- Design and lead soccer training sessions focused on technical development, athletic movement, and player development.
- Developed age-appropriate drills and progressions that enhanced individual and team performance.
- Coordinated practice sessions and implemented strategies that maximized player development and participation.
- Communicated effectively with athletes, fostering a positive, competitive, and development-focused training environment.
Lab Assistant
University of Wisconsin Madison
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Contributed to motor behavior lab clinical trial focused on virtual reality-based motor relearning for TBI patients, including grasp and reach tasks.
- Tracked movement patterns with force plates and IMU sensors to evaluate differences between natural environment performance and virtual reality performance.
- Assessed straight-line gait across both environments and used Motive software to compare movement data.
- Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - KINESIOLOGY
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI05.2025
Skills
- Strength training
- Exercise program design
- Sports injury treatment
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Injury prevention strategies
- Fitness assessments
- Muscle performance
- Customer engagement
- Strength assessment
- Passion for fitness
- Client progress tracking
Accomplishments
- Student Athlete
- All Big Ten Freshman Team '21
- All Big Ten 3rd Team
- All Big Ten Tournament Team
- All Midwest Region
- US Youth National Team u15-u23
- Professional Athlete
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Athletic History
- ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
- PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE | Vitória Sport Clube - Portugal 01/2025
- Competed professionally in Portugal within a high-performance international soccer environment.
- Maintained elite-level training, recovery, conditioning, and performance standards.
- Adapted to the physical and performance demands of professional soccer while working within a competitive team environment.
- NCAA DIVISION I STUDENT-ATHLETE | University of Wisconsin Women's Soccer 08/2021 – 05/2025
- Four-year starter and team captain within an NCAA Division I soccer program.
- Competed at the highest collegiate level while balancing demanding academic and athletic responsibilities.
- Earned All-Big Ten Third Team, All-Big Ten Freshman Team, and All-American honors.
- Developed firsthand experience with high-level strength training, conditioning, recovery, performance testing, and sport-specific preparation.
- Developed leadership, communication, accountability, and team-building skills within a high-performance environment.
- RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Motor Behavior Lab, University of Wisconsin-Madison 05/2024 – 09/2024
- Assisted with research examining fall risk and motor behavior using virtual reality technology.
- Supported data collection, organization, analysis, and interpretation.
- Gained experience applying scientific principles to human movement and motor learning research.
Timeline
PERSONAL TRAINER
Equinox
08.2026 - Current
PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE
Primal Recovery
02.2026 - 08.2026
Barista/Cashier
Bear Claw Coffee
01.2026 - 08.2026
COACH
Blue Lion Fitness
03.2025 - 07.2025
Lab Assistant
University of Wisconsin Madison
05.2024 - 08.2024
Youth Soccer Coach
University of Wisconsin Madison
08.2021 - 12.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - KINESIOLOGY
University of Wisconsin-Madison