Alphonso Thompson
Oakland,CA
Summary
Diligent and passionate Performance Specialist with a background in developing impactful individual and team training programs. Experienced optimizing performance through effectively communicating movement variability, increasing fitness capacities, and health education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
KAUNO PHYSICAL THERAPY & TRAINING
08.2024 - Current
- Enhancing client health by designing and implementing customized strength and conditioning programs.
- Coordinates plans with physical therapists to ensure seamless transition from rehab to strength and conditioning sessions for patients returning from various lower limb injuries.
- Conducts regular performance testing using VALD Forcedecks and Output to assess the efficacy of implemented programs and identify areas of improvement.
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
SPORTING KANSAS CITY
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Designed and implemented gym-based strength programming for the senior team, including variations for individualized performance enhancement and player health.
- Worked with Director of Rehabilitation by transitioning injured players during the middle/late phase of their return to play plan back to full team training using objective and functional based progressive criteria.
- Lead sport technology usage to measure and manage readiness in both the performance and rehab setting, using Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates, Nordbord Hamstring Testing, and Kangatech Isometric Technology.
- Assisted the Director of Performance in managing sport science gps data used for creating team and individual periodization/performance plans.
Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach
SPORTING KANSAS CITY
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Created training plan for athletic development and assisted coaching staff in tactical periodization planning for U19-U12 teams.
- Lead and provided all sport science data to coaches for the development of training sessions.
- Lead all performance testing and created performance plans on a team and individual player basis.
- Worked in cohort with medical staff for developing return to play protocols and treatment plans for individual players.
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
FRESNO FOOTBALL CLUB
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Lead team warmups focusing on movement quality, mobility, strength, and neural activation to ensure more efficient and higher quality performance prior to training and matches
- Lead active recovery sessions post trainings and matches
- Construct team based and individual workout programs focused on strength and power development, maintenance, and injury prevention
- Supported technical staff in day-to-day operations
Performance Manager
PHYSIOMOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Created and implemented individualized movement enhancement and strength programs for athletes of various ages and sports from the health and rehabilitative populations in individual and group training sessions
- Managed all marketing, scheduling, and logistics of a startup Sports Performance Department in cohort with the vision and mission of the clinic
Strength And Conditioning Coach and Instructor
FRESNO CITY COLLEGE
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Organized and lead strength, power, and injury prevention exercise programs that helped assist program to an injury free 2017 California State and National Championship season for the Women's soccer team
- Instructed training methodology that includes movement based strength and fitness programs to a general population elementary-strength class for the fall of 2017 semester
Head Performance Coach
FRESNO FUEGO FC
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Lead team in pre-match and pre-training warm up while integrating mobility and movement mechanics development/maintenance throughout season
- Provided individual movement assessment and corrective exercise prescription to enhance individual performance and competence in movement
- Partnered with head athletic trainer in regulating and managing individual athlete's training status to ensure efficient performance throughout season
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Demonstrated preseason and in-season strength & conditioning programs to players
- Lead a soccer specific warm-up and cool-down before and after on-field training sessions
- Implemented injury prevention and movement skills development programs
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Sport Psychology
California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA12.2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Exercise and Wellness
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2013
Skills
- Strength training techniques and implementation
- Managing players’ physical, health and wellness services
- Injury prevention protocols
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA
In Progress - Certified Performance and Sport Science Specialist, NSCA
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
KAUNO PHYSICAL THERAPY & TRAINING
08.2024 - Current
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
SPORTING KANSAS CITY
01.2020 - 08.2024
Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach
SPORTING KANSAS CITY
02.2019 - 12.2019
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
FRESNO FOOTBALL CLUB
01.2018 - 12.2018
Performance Manager
PHYSIOMOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY
12.2017 - 12.2018
Strength And Conditioning Coach and Instructor
FRESNO CITY COLLEGE
02.2017 - 12.2018
Head Performance Coach
FRESNO FUEGO FC
05.2016 - 08.2017
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Exercise and Wellness
Arizona State University
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Sport Psychology
California State University-Fresno
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