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Andrew Tai, MS, CES, PES

14712 Barclay Ave Flushing,NY

Summary

Proactive, goal-oriented Strength and Conditioning Coach with solid background in building and managing individual and group training programs. Experienced optimizing athletic performance through speed, strength and power conditioning. Detail-oriented, systematic and driven to achieve remarkable results with every athlete. Extensive experience in enhancing athlete performance through customized programs and injury prevention techniques. Skilled in athletic training, patient care, and facility management. Known for strong relationships with athletes and staff, and exceptional knowledge of sport-specific conditioning and rehabilitation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Strength and Conditioning Coach

South Brooklyn Weightlifting Club
07.2019 - Current
  • Educated athletes on proper lifting technique, reducing the risk of injury during weight room sessions.
  • Enhanced athlete performance by designing and implementing customized strength and conditioning programs.
  • Created a positive training environment by fostering strong relationships with athletes, coaches, and support staff.
  • Reduced injury rates through detailed assessments, targeted mobility exercises, and proper movement pattern training.
  • Managed administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate athlete records, tracking progress over time, updating workout templates as needed.
  • Performing tours and offering information and advice about gym facility to new prospects.
  • Performed new member assessments with FMS (Functional Movement Screening) to ensure proper movement patterns.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
  • Ensured the maintenance of a clean, organized facility by developing efficient equipment storage solutions and enforcing cleanliness standards among users.

Physical Therapy Aide

Professional Physical Therapy
01.2017 - 09.2018
  • Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
  • Optimized scheduling efficiency through coordination with administrative staff members, minimizing appointment conflicts for both therapists and patients.
  • Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring progress and providing timely updates to supervising therapists.
  • Increased patient engagement with therapeutic exercises through clear instruction, demonstration, and consistent encouragement.
  • Smoothly assisted, positioned, and secured patients at therapy devices and applied therapeutic modalities to support safe treatments

Student Athletic Trainer

Long Island University Sports Medicine Dept.
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Developed strong rapport with student-athletes, fostering trust and open communication regarding their health status or concerns.
  • Performed evaluations, treatments, and rehabilitations on injured athletes.
  • Devised rehabilitation and exercise plans to aid healing, build strength, and prevent further injury.
  • Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising.
  • Performed pre-season physical examinations alongside physicians to screen athletes for any underlying health issues prior to participation.
  • Assisted with Men's Football, Women's and Men's Basketball practices and game day setups and treatments.
  • Performed record keeping of injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation programs into SportsWare.
  • Performed concussion assessments through IMPACT.
  • Filed insurance claims.

Student Athletic Trainer

St. John's University Sports Medicine Dept.
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Performed evaluations, treatment and rehabilitation on injured athletes.
  • Volunteered and worked the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden with drug testing protocols.
  • Assisted Certified Athletic Trainers in their work to provide care and prevention of athletic injuries.
  • Monitored and evaluated injured athletes during rehabilitation sessions.
  • Assisted and observed Strength and Conditioning coaches with athlete's training and programming.
  • Assisted St.Johns University Women's Track & Field and Men's Baseball coaches and athletes with practice drills.
  • Assisted with Women's Track & Field, Men's Baseball, and Women's swimming practice and game day set ups and treatments.

Student Athletic Trainer

Professional Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
09.2016 - 12.2016
  • Supervised rehabilitation programs of patients
  • Assisted and applied therapeutic modalities, treatments and exercises to patients
  • Cleaned and organized work area and disinfected equipment after treatment.

Education

Master of Science - Athletic Training/Sports Medicine

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
05.2018

Skills

  • Technique instruction
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Injury Prevention Knowledge
  • Corrective Exercise Implementation
  • Functional Movement Assessment
  • Sport-Specific Conditioning
  • Program Design Expertise
  • Excellent Communication

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Strength and Conditioning Coach

South Brooklyn Weightlifting Club
07.2019 - Current

Physical Therapy Aide

Professional Physical Therapy
01.2017 - 09.2018

Student Athletic Trainer

Long Island University Sports Medicine Dept.
01.2017 - 05.2018

Student Athletic Trainer

St. John's University Sports Medicine Dept.
01.2017 - 05.2017

Student Athletic Trainer

Professional Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
09.2016 - 12.2016

Master of Science - Athletic Training/Sports Medicine

Long Island University

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