Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Derek Ortiz

Gainesville,USA

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Baseball & Softball

University of Florida
Gainesville, USA
03.2025 - Current
  • Manage summer programs for returning baseball and softball athletes
  • Oversee in-season and rehabilitation training plans for redshirt baseball and softball athletes, aligning with sport-specific needs and return to play protocol
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret jump and force data using VALD force plates to monitor readiness and performance trends
  • Manage multi-team training environments by coordinating space usage, flow, and communication between interns, athletes, and coaching staff to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Collaborate with supervisors to ensure program alignment, athlete accountability, and continuous development within a high-performance training culture

Strength and Conditioning Intern for Baseball, Softball, Golf, Dive, Soccer

University of Florida
Gainesville, USA
08.2023 - 03.2025
  • Designed individualized programs for a redshirt softball athlete and implemented exercise modifications for rostered athletes based on specific needs
  • Coached proper movement of exercises
  • Collected, analyzed, and interpreted jump data from jump mat and force plates (VALD)
  • Coordinated preparation and functionality of the weight room to ensure a high-performance, athlete-ready training environment
  • Absorbed the philosophy of the coach's strength training to help develop my own

Strength and Conditioning Intern

Minnesota Twins Organization
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Coached movement preparations, dynamic stretches, and workouts
  • Discussed modifications for injured athletes daily
  • Gained hands-on experience with the Minnesota Twins' strength and conditioning system through active implementation and observation
  • Coordinated setup of training spaces to maximize flow, safety, and readiness for athlete use

Strength and Conditioning Intern

Canterbury High School
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Designed and implemented strength training programs for various sports
  • Encouraged athletes to develop a team culture
  • Uphold high standards of cleanliness and equipment organization in the weight room to optimize athlete performance and safety
  • Demonstrated proper movement of exercises and adjusted improper form

Personal Baseball Coach

Self-Led
07.2021 - Current
  • Train baseball athletes on a 1-on-1 basis
  • Teach proper technique for hitting, fielding, and strength and conditioning
  • Allow athletes to seek my assistance on baseball related issues

Coach

Turn 2 Baseball Organization
07.2019 - 12.2024
  • Coached a team of youth players, providing insight and experience in the fundamentals of baseball
  • Assisted with a youth baseball camp, teaching the players drills for fundamental skill development

Education

Master of Science - Applied Physiology and Kinesiology

University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Applied Physiology and Kinesiology

University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
08.2024

Associate of Science -

Cleveland Community College
Shelby, North Carolina
05.2022

Certification

  • NSCA Certified, CSCS
  • American Heart Association, First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Accomplishments

  • Cum Laude Graduate from University of Florida
  • Spring 2022 Presidents List Cleveland Community College
  • Spring 2021 Academic All Region Team
  • Fall 2021 Presidents List Cleveland Community College
  • Named Captain for 2020-2021 Cleveland Community College Baseball Team
  • Scholarship to play college baseball at Cleveland Community College

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Baseball & Softball

University of Florida
03.2025 - Current

Strength and Conditioning Intern

Minnesota Twins Organization
05.2024 - 08.2024

Strength and Conditioning Intern for Baseball, Softball, Golf, Dive, Soccer

University of Florida
08.2023 - 03.2025

Strength and Conditioning Intern

Canterbury High School
06.2023 - 07.2023

Personal Baseball Coach

Self-Led
07.2021 - Current

Coach

Turn 2 Baseball Organization
07.2019 - 12.2024

Master of Science - Applied Physiology and Kinesiology

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science - Applied Physiology and Kinesiology

University of Florida

Associate of Science -

Cleveland Community College

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