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Alphonso Thompson

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
San Francisco, CA
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
Kansas City, MO
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
Kansas City, MO
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
Fresno, CA
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
Fresno, CA
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
Fresno, CA
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
Fresno, CA
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
Sacramento, CA
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, CA
12.2016

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Exercise and Wellness

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
12.2013

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
Alphonso Thompson