Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Alec Tellez

Playmakers Basketball
New York,NY
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience

Performance trainer with 4+ years experience working with athletes, who is truly passionate in growth and helping create better athletes. I am extremely eager to learn and spend as much time as possible in the gym to better the overall potential of each and every athlete.

Work History

Master Personal Trainer

5 Years 7 Months
Soho Strength Lab | 01.2021 - Current

- Helped many high end personal training clients ranging from actors on broadway to pro athletes, reach an array of fitness goals

- Led 1 on 1 training sessions and made plans with clients to help ensure the path to their fitness goals

- Implemented new training methodologies to enhance client engagement and retention rates.

- Delivered high-quality personal training sessions resulting in increased client satisfaction rates.

- Built strong rapport with clients through consistent communication regarding goals, progress updates, and adjustments to training plans as needed.

New York University Assistant Strength Coach

2 Years 8 Months
New York University | 09.2023 - 05.2026

- Worked as assistant strength coach for Mens/Womens Basketball teams and Mens/Womens Volleyball teams

- Developed and implemented individualized team training programs for diverse athlete populations.

- Collaborated with sports medicine staff to design rehabilitation protocols for injured athletes.

- Enhanced team performance through targeted conditioning drills tailored to specific sports demands.

Personal Trainer

1 Year 11 Months
Thirdspace Athletic Club | 07.2020 - 06.2022

- Worked as an independent personal and performance trainer for many types of clients ranging from general population with weight loss goals to pro athletes with aspirations to better their pro careers

- Designed personalized fitness programs tailored to individual client goals and capabilities

- Conducted one-on-one training sessions in person and remotely, ensuring proper exercise techniques and safety measures

Player Developement/Performance

4 Years 4 Months
Playmakers Basketball | 04.2022 - Current

- Worked with NBA and G League prospects during their off-season training on the court and in the weight room during summers

- Analyzed gameplay footage to identify areas for improvement and refine techniques.

Player Development/Performance Intern

11 Months
Black Ops Basketball | 01.2021 - 12.2021

Assisted with Mike Atkinson and Black Ops basketball with off-season workouts, and with many youth athletes in New York. Shadowed basketball and weight room workouts.

Athletes worked with

- Kevin Love (Miami Heat)

- Enes Kanter (Former Celtics)

- Montrezl Harrell (Philadelphia 76ers)

One Legacy Pre Draft Intern

2 Months
One Legacy Sports Management | 04.2019 - 06.2019

Aided and performed tasks for One Legacy Sports Agency pre draft process with their NBA draft hopefuls

Players Worked With

- Oshae Brissett (Indiana Pacers)

- Lindell Wiggington (Milwaukee Bucks)

- Keldon Johnson (SA Spurs)

- Many current overseas pros

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise & Wellness

Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | 05.2021

Soho Strength Lab

Soho Strength Lab Internship | New York, NY | 05.2021

Skills

Improve Performance / Help Grow
Manage / Create Programs
Leadership Qualities
Proficient in Exercise Principles and Planning

Certification

  • CSCS
  • Applied Performance Coach (APC) led by Dr. Ramsey Nijem
  • Sportsmith Los Angeles 2026 Attendee
  • CPR/AED

Timeline

New York University Assistant Strength Coach

New York University
09.2023 - 05.2026Read More

Player Developement/Performance

Playmakers Basketball
04.2022 - CurrentRead More

Master Personal Trainer

Soho Strength Lab
01.2021 - CurrentRead More

Player Development/Performance Intern

Black Ops Basketball
01.2021 - 12.2021Read More

Personal Trainer

Thirdspace Athletic Club
07.2020 - 06.2022Read More

One Legacy Pre Draft Intern

One Legacy Sports Management
04.2019 - 06.2019Read More

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science from Exercise & Wellness
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Soho Strength Lab Internship

Soho Strength Lab
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Alec Tellez