Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience
Athletic Achievements
References
Timeline
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CARTER AGUILERA

CARTER AGUILERA

Orange City

Summary

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with experience designing and leading performance programs for collegiate athletes across multiple sports. Skilled in developing sport-specific training cycles, teaching proper lifting technique, managing team training schedules, and fostering a high-performance, athlete-centered culture. Collaborates effectively with coaches and athletic trainers to ensure safe, effective, and mission-aligned training environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Sports Performance Coach

Northwestern College
ORANGE CITY
07.2024 - Current
  • Assessed athlete physical capabilities to create customized training regimens.
  • Conducted daily training sessions for elite athletes to elevate performance levels.
  • Monitored athlete progress through regular testing and evaluations.
  • Educated athletes on rules, strategies, and sportsmanship principles.
  • Collaborated with coaches and athletes on tournament preparations and competition strategies.
  • Established supportive relationships with players to promote motivation and achievement.
  • Supervised weight training sessions to enhance strength and conditioning.
  • Partnered with athletic trainers to implement effective injury prevention measures.

Strength and Conditioning Coach Intern

Minnesota State Mankato Athletics
Mankato
01.2020 - 05.2024
  • Assessed individual athlete physical capabilities to create tailored training regimens.
  • Monitored athlete progress through regular performance testing.
  • Collaborated with coaches, trainers, and nutritionists to enhance overall performance.
  • Established a safe training environment by adhering to safety protocols.
  • Developed warm-up and cool-down routines for practices and competitions.

Track and Field Student Assistant

Minnesota State Mankato Athletics
Mankato
01.2020 - 05.2024
  • Directed coaching initiatives for throws events, including shot put, discus, javelin, and hammer throw.
  • Developed individualized training programs to enhance athlete performance.

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Monona Grove High School
Monona
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Designed and implemented strength and conditioning programs for athletes.
  • Instructed athletes on proper weightlifting techniques to enhance performance.
  • Created warm-up and cool-down routines for practices and games.
  • Ensured a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols.
  • Organized team-building activities to foster collaboration among players.
  • Cultivated a culture of determination and commitment, motivating athletes to excel in conditioning.

Education

Master of Science - Exercise Physiology

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Monona Grove High School
Monona, Wisconsin
01.2018

Skills

  • Wellness promotion
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Individualized coaching
  • Athlete conditioning
  • Team building
  • Weight and strength training
  • Fitness assessments
  • Performance improvement
  • Sports medicine expertise
  • Human anatomy knowledge
  • Physical conditioning
  • Training exercises
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Athletic training and motivation
  • Stress tolerance
  • Injury prevention
  • Training program development
  • Strength training
  • Athlete assessment
  • Performance monitoring

Certification

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  • CPR/AED/BLS

Volunteer Experience

  • Minnesota State Athletics, Homecoming Activities, 2018-Present, Kiwanis Christmas Lights, 2018-Present, Maverick Track & Field Meets, 2019-Present, Recruit Tour Guide, 2018-Present, Mankato Athletics Youth Sports Camp, 2018-Present, Maverick Food Pantry, 2021-Present
  • Mankato Community, Rake the Town, 2020-Present, Mankato West Track and Field Meets, 2020-Present, Hosanna Highland Church Event, 2020-Present

Athletic Achievements

  • All-American Discus Thrower 2022
  • National Qualifier in Discus, 2022 & 2023
  • Conference Champion Discus 2022
  • All Conference Discus 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Conference Champion Weight Throw 2023
  • All Conference Weight Throw 2023

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Head Sports Performance Coach

Northwestern College
07.2024 - Current

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Monona Grove High School
06.2022 - 06.2023

Strength and Conditioning Coach Intern

Minnesota State Mankato Athletics
01.2020 - 05.2024

Track and Field Student Assistant

Minnesota State Mankato Athletics
01.2020 - 05.2024

Master of Science - Exercise Physiology

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Minnesota State University-Mankato

High School Diploma -

Monona Grove High School