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Clifford Amankwaah

Hamilton

Summary

Recent Exercise Science graduate with hands-on experience in flexibility training, athletic recovery, and youth coaching. Gained practical knowledge through work at Stretch Lab and an athletic training internship at Rider University, where I supported Division I athletes. Skilled in group warm-ups, injury prevention strategies, and client communication. Completed independent research with a professor, strengthening my understanding of evidence-based practices. Looking to bring my background and energy to a role focused on health, performance, or fitness coaching.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coach(Seasonal)

Kiddie Soccer
Mendham
03.2025 - Current
  • I travel around the Mercer county area and introduce basic soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting.
  • I am responsible for managing group behavior, setting up and taking down field equipment
  • I adapt my coaching approach to meet the needs of each age group and individual learning styles.

Flexologist

Stretch Lab
Princeton
12.2024 - 03.2025
  • I Stretch Clients using PNF stretches in a duration of 15,25 & 50 minutes duration.
  • I have experience with hyperice. I use the hyperice device to help with clients muscle tightness

Intern

Rider University Athletic Training
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assisted Athletic trainers in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries under the direction of a licensed and certified athletic trainer.
  • I also shadowed games to assist and experience the roles and responsibilities of Athletic trainers during games. At the end of my internship, I did a project on the effect of Exercise Induced Asthma(EIB) on athletes.

Independent Research Assistant

Rider University
Lawrenceville
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • I helped a professor as an assistant to research the fitness, and movement in older people from the ages of 50 and up.
  • I assisted in recruiting study volunteers
  • I Set up and maintain laboratory and field equipment, ensuring it is calibrated and functioning correctly.
  • I ensured that all safety precautions were followed, including correct equipment use.

Intern Coach

Kalinowski Performance Academy
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • As an Intern Coach, I coached clients in helping them warm up and getting them ready for exercise I learned injury prevention and ways to prevent yourself from getting injured Due to the everyday talking with clients, my communication improved. After my internship, I did a research paper on different types of coaching.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Rider University
Lawrenceville
05.2025

Associate of Science - Exercise Science

Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ
08.2023

High School Diploma -

Nottingham High School
Township of Hamilton
06.2020

Skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Customer service
  • Group facilitation
  • Exercise programming
  • Team development
  • Performance evaluation
  • Player coaching
  • Student monitoring

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • MSLI Certification

Volunteer Experience

  • I volunteered with one of my professors at a wellness fest held at Mercer County Community College. We measured people's vertical jump, handgrip strength, blood pressure, and sit-and-reach tests.
  • In the Fall semester of 2024 , I had the opportunity to help a fellow student researching power differences among swimmers and non-swimmers. I did two exercises; including the Wingate exercise on a cycle ergometer and swimming ergometer.

Accomplishments

  • Peer Mentor (MSLI)
  • Transfer Scholarship

Affiliations

  • Mercer county community college soccer club
  • Rider University Soccer club
  • Rider University Tennis Club

Languages

French
Professional

Timeline

Coach(Seasonal)

Kiddie Soccer
03.2025 - Current

Flexologist

Stretch Lab
12.2024 - 03.2025

Intern

Rider University Athletic Training
01.2024 - 06.2024

Independent Research Assistant

Rider University
01.2024 - 06.2024

Intern Coach

Kalinowski Performance Academy
01.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Rider University

Associate of Science - Exercise Science

Mercer County Community College

High School Diploma -

Nottingham High School

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