Antonio Leonard
San Jose,CA
Summary
Experienced strength and conditioning coach with Head Strength Coach experience at the FCS level. Having worked with diverse sports, fostering discipline and consistent training practices. Achievements include significant improvements in athlete performance metrics and team competitiveness. Known for unwavering loyalty and commitment to athlete growth and team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
San Jose State
San Jose, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for programming and leading training session for Big Skill group (LB's, TE's, RB's SP)
- Lead and program for team conditioning sessions
- Collaborate with athletic training staff to assist in return to play protocol for injured athletes
- Supervise and develop strength and conditioning interns.
Director of Sports Performance
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and led Sports Performance Department
- Designed and implemented training programs for football, women’s basketball, and volleyball.
- Proposed growth plan that expanded department from two to four strength coaches.
- Increased average Bench Press and Power Clean by 25 lbs; Squat improved by 40 lbs in one year.
- Achieved two-inch improvement in team vertical jump; reduced 40-yard dash times by 0.1 seconds.
- Assisted in raising over $15,000 for weight room equipment and nutrition initiatives for football program.
- Established a basic nutrition table with fruit, peanut butter and jelly, and snack bars.
- Monitored player performance using GPS tracking
Assistant Director of Sports Performance
University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in designing and implementing training programs focused on preventive exercises and agility.
- Managed special projects, including manuals, take-home workout programs, and transformation profiles.
- Coordinated information and scheduling for continuing education opportunities.
- Acted as liaison to nutrition department for integrated program development.
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach-FB/SB
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Oversaw design, implementation, leadership, and scheduling of football and softball programs year-round.
- Managed pre-game and half-time nutrition
- Developed one draft pick and four professional athletes over three years.
- Created tailored nutrition plans to support athletes
- Collaborated with athletic training staff to enhance overall athlete health.
Interim Director of Strength and Conditioning
Prairie View A&M University
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Oversaw design, implementation, and scheduling of in-season, off-season, and summer sports programs.
- Developed and implemented return-to-play format during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Managed volunteer and internship program
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Designed and implemented workout programs for injured athletes, walk-ons, and created summer training packets.
- Developed corrective exercises and speed drills for football athletes.
- Created and executed training programs for developmental track and field and cross country athletes.
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC
11.2015 - 01.2017
Sports Performance Internship
University of Houston
Houston, TX
06.2014 - 08.2014
Strength and Conditioning GA
Grambling State University
06.2012 - 12.2013
Education
Master of Science, Sports Administration Degree -
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Science, Leisure Studies -
Grambling State University
Skills
- Effort
- Discipline
- Consistent
- Loyal
- Microsoft Excel
- GPS Tracking
- Exercise Programming
- Speed and Agility Programming
- Former Collegiate Athlete
Certification
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist- NSCA
- Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach-NSCA
- Functional Movement System Certification
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification
- CPR/First Aid/ AED
Accomplishments
Coaching
- Hawaii Bowl (San Jose State) 2024
- Southwestern Athletic Conference Champions (Prairie View A&M Softball) 2018
- Cure Bowl (Western Kentucky University) 2017
- C-USA Outdoor Track and Field Champions (Western Kentucky University) 2017
- Black College National Champions (North Carolina A&T) 2015
Athlete
- Southwestern Athletic Conference Champion/ (Grambling State University) 2011
- Best Defensive Lineman Award (Grambling State University) 2011
- Iron Man Award (Grambling State University) 2011
- All-Conference Defensive End (Grambling State University) 2011
- Black College National Champion (Grambling State University) 2008
- Scholar Athlete (Grambling State University) 2008-2012
- Papa John’s Pizza Bowl (Southern Mississippi) 2007
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
San Jose State
01.2024 - Current
Director of Sports Performance
Grambling State University
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Sports Performance
University of Buffalo
05.2021 - 01.2022
Interim Director of Strength and Conditioning
Prairie View A&M University
08.2020 - 12.2020
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach-FB/SB
Prairie View A&M University
01.2018 - 05.2021
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Western Kentucky University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
North Carolina A&T State University
11.2015 - 01.2017
Sports Performance Internship
University of Houston
06.2014 - 08.2014
Strength and Conditioning GA
Grambling State University
06.2012 - 12.2013
Master of Science, Sports Administration Degree -
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Science, Leisure Studies -
Grambling State University
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