Amy Blackburn-Dreyer
Johns Creek,GA
Summary
Competitive and accomplished Gymnastics Coach with a proven track record of coaching athletes to multiple individual and team titles throughout 25 years in the Developmental Program for USA Gymnastics. Experienced in training and developing gymnasts from the foundational years all the way through the elite level. Knowledgeable about correct techniques, safety requirements, and coaching strategies. Helped guide numerous gymnasts to full ride scholarships to some of the top universities in the country. Eager to contribute to the success of an organization through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Good rapport and relationship builder with excellent communication skills. Ready to offer 25 years of coaching experience while motivated to learn, grow, and excel with a new professional opportunity in NCAA Gymnastics.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Health Coach
Self-employeed
06.2013 - Current
- Primary focus on gut, thyroid, and adrenal health.
- Provides gut and immune healing protocol with proven results on over 8,000 people.
- Recommend nutrition and fitness modifications to improve overall health of clients.
- Support implementation of patient health plan, including nutritional wellness, and weight loss programs.
- Interpret health data and record clients' health status.
- Assist clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
- Coach clients by developing health goals and action plans.
- Provide comprehensive, empowering, and professional health coaching programs so members remain motivated to attain personal health and fitness goals.
- Give public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Host webinars via Zoom
- Helps clients build healthier relationship with food and themselves.
Optional Team Coach
Gymnastix Training Center
07.2022 - Current
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet competition situations.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and a great work ethic.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Led team to state championship win in 2021.
- Qualified four athletes to Nationals in 2021.
- Guided one athlete to full ride scholarship to University of Minnesota.
Optional Team Coach
Bull City Gymnastics
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Guided teams toward several wins at Invitationals.
- Raised standard of performance in training as well as competition.
- Leading toward 3 State Team Titles prior to COVID shutdown.
- Positively impacted team culture.
Optional Team Coach
Xtreme Altitude Gymnastics
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Co-head optional team coach.
- Built optional team program ground up.
- Raised standard of program.
- Guided team to gym's first-ever state team title.
- Improved team culture.
- 5 State Team Championship titles in 3 years
- Awarded Colorado Coach of Year in 2019
Health Coach
Functional Fitness of Dupage County
04.2015 - 04.2016
- In-home health coach for 83-year-old client with Alzheimer disease.
- Provided in-home personal training sessions along with healthy eating and lifestyle recommendations.
- Educated client about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Introduced client to healthier snacks and meal options.
- Assisted owner with group or in-home personal training sessions.
Competitive Gymnastics Coach, Head Beam Coach
Illinois Gymnastics Institute
08.2008 - 03.2015
- Qualified two athletes into elite level.
- Provided Nutritional advice for performance and recovery.
- Worked closely with head coach and other coaches in scheduling workouts and competitions.
- Accepted coaching, constructive criticism, and recognition with humility and composure.
- Guided team to numerous state, regional. and national titles.
- Helped numerous gymnasts receive full ride scholarships to various colleges and universities.
Education
Certification - Health And Wellness
Integrative Health Practitioner
Online09.2022
Certification Gut Health Practitioner - Gut Health Protocol
The Whole Journey
San Diego, CA09.2021
Hormone Health Specialist - Hormone Health
The Institute Integrative Nutrition
New York, NY06.2018
Certified Health Coach - Health Coaching
The Institute For Integrative Nutrition
New Your, New York07.2013
Bachelor of Arts Psychology -
The University of Georgia
08.1997
Skills
- Skilled Motivator
- Competition Readiness
- Problem Solving
- Fast Learner
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Effectively Communicates
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Nutritional education
- Performance Improvement
- Competitive Performance
Certification
- Certified IIN Health and Hormonal Health Coach
- Certified Gut Thrive in 5 Health Practitioner
- Certified Integrative Health Practitioner L1
Timeline
Optional Team Coach
Gymnastix Training Center
07.2022 - Current
Optional Team Coach
Bull City Gymnastics
09.2019 - 07.2021
Optional Team Coach
Xtreme Altitude Gymnastics
05.2016 - 08.2019
Health Coach
Functional Fitness of Dupage County
04.2015 - 04.2016
Health Coach
Self-employeed
06.2013 - Current
Competitive Gymnastics Coach, Head Beam Coach
Illinois Gymnastics Institute
08.2008 - 03.2015
Certification - Health And Wellness
Integrative Health Practitioner
Certification Gut Health Practitioner - Gut Health Protocol
The Whole Journey
Hormone Health Specialist - Hormone Health
The Institute Integrative Nutrition
Certified Health Coach - Health Coaching
The Institute For Integrative Nutrition
Bachelor of Arts Psychology -
The University of Georgia