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Christopher Drost

Tampa,Fl

Summary

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.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sports Performance Coach/Nutritionist

Diesel Optimization
09.2021 - Current
  • Obtained hands-on experience training adults and athletes with varying skill levels (Middle School to Professional)
  • Developed coaching fundamentals and communication skills by leading athletes through group warm-ups and individual training programs
  • Evaluated and analyzed key body metrics (HRV, heart rate, sleep patterns, etc) utilizing WHOOP (wearable, personalized data tracker)
  • Experience with Kinotek Functional Movement System, Push band (velocity tracker), Output (velocity tracker), VALD Force Decks, Dashr (speed gate), and PNOE (Metabolic Breath Analyzer)
  • Enhanced functional movement pattern of each athlete.
  • Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed and strength.
  • Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans.
  • Performed metabolic testing utilizing PNOE to optimize performance and/or promote weight management

Physical Therapy Intern

Diesel Health And Recovery
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assisted in treating patients by demonstrating and setting up exercise programs
  • Administered initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
  • Observed patient tolerance and status during treatment to modify treatment program if necessary.
  • Performed therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills: scraping/manual therapy, Marc Pro (EStim device), Normatec compression, and Delfi tourniquet (BFR device).

Education

Master of Science - Exercise And Nutrition

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biological Health Sciences

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
12.2020

Skills

  • Prolific Work Ethic
  • Issue and Conflict Resolution
  • Communication skills
  • Adaptive Learner
  • Leadership Capabilities
  • Group Fitness Training
  • Functional Movement Patterns
  • Exercise Modification/Injury Prevention
  • Personal Training Background
  • Nutritional Education

Certification

  • Certified Level 1 Nutritionist, Precision Nutrition - February 2024
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, NSCA - Expected May 2024

Timeline

Physical Therapy Intern

Diesel Health And Recovery
01.2023 - 04.2023

Sports Performance Coach/Nutritionist

Diesel Optimization
09.2021 - Current

Master of Science - Exercise And Nutrition

The University of Tampa

Bachelor of Science - Biological Health Sciences

University of South Florida
Christopher Drost