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Overview
Work History
Education
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Donyell Johnson

Sparks,NV

Summary

Dynamic coach with over 25 years of experience in sports and fitness, specializing in the strength and conditioning of athletes in all sports, including track and field. Expertise in athlete motivation, team dynamics, and advanced training techniques. Proven ability to create a positive training environment that promotes discipline and teamwork, driving athletes to achieve peak performance.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance, Yoga, Athletic Conditioning Lead Coach

Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada
Sparks, NV
04.2022 - Current
  • Designed fun and engaging dance, strength, and fitness classes for my diverse student groups.
  • Taught corrective exercises to improve mobility, stability, balance, flexibility, and performance.
  • Built and established lasting relationships with my students and parents using encouragement and personal support.
  • Conducted fitness assessments to evaluate strength and conditioning levels.
  • Educated athletes on nutrition and recovery techniques for optimal performance.
  • Created and managed training programs dedicated to optimizing strength, speed and endurance of every student athlete.
  • Managed and mentored my coaching team in the implementation of effective physical education classes.

Professional and Collegiate Sports Dance Coach

Choreography Pros
PHOENIX, AZ
06.2007 - Current
  • Developed and implemented choreography for NBA, NFL, NHL, and NCAA dance teams for over 25 years.
  • Provided feedback on technique and performance quality during rehearsals and annual conventions.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for out-of-town competitions, conventions, and games.
  • I attended games as an assistant coach and choreographer for various assigned teams.
  • Enhanced students' confidence and progress by promoting diligence, appearance and determination with difficult skills.

Founder International Fitness and Wellness Coach

Fitness International Training, Diversity
Bangkok, Thailand
01.2019 - 06.2023
  • Monitored client workouts to ensure adherence to fitness plans.
  • Conducted assessments of muscle strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, coordination, body composition and other physical abilities.
  • Designed personalized fitness programs for diverse client needs.
  • Conducted virtual training sessions using video conferencing platforms.
  • Developed engaging content for social media to promote fitness programs.

Assistant Dance Team Manager

Let's Dance Convention
PHOENIX, AZ
06.2001 - 08.2012
  • Coached team for success by using corrective action processes.
  • Provided guidance, coaching and mentoring to individual team members as needed to help them reach their full potential.
  • Developed and implemented team-building strategies to promote collaboration and cohesion.
  • Led a diverse team of 15 or more members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Assisted in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.

Dance Team Captain

Phoenix Suns Limited Partnership
Phoenix, AZ
08.1997 - 08.2001
  • Led rehearsals and maintained choreography for dance performances.
  • Provided mentorship and support to junior dancers during practices and events.
  • Assisted in promoting NBA/WNBA initiatives through social media and community engagement.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities in order to motivate other dancers on the team.
  • Provided feedback to dancers about their individual progress and development as performers.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
07-2025

Bachelor of Science - Sport And Fitness Management

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
08-2003

Associate of Arts - Exercise Science

Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA
05-2000

Skills

  • Team management
  • Student mentorship
  • Communication skills
  • Cross-training
  • Injury prevention
  • Flexibility and agility
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Mental discipline
  • Sport performance output
  • Relationships and rapport

Affiliations

  • Magna Cum Laude Honors, M.A.T. UNLV
  • Competitive Bodybuilder

Accomplishments

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Personal Trainer
  • National Foundation For Governors Fitness Councils Fitness Center Recipient Award
  • National Physique Committee Overall Bikini Championship

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dance, Yoga, Athletic Conditioning Lead Coach

Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada
04.2022 - Current

Founder International Fitness and Wellness Coach

Fitness International Training, Diversity
01.2019 - 06.2023

Professional and Collegiate Sports Dance Coach

Choreography Pros
06.2007 - Current

Assistant Dance Team Manager

Let's Dance Convention
06.2001 - 08.2012

Dance Team Captain

Phoenix Suns Limited Partnership
08.1997 - 08.2001

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Bachelor of Science - Sport And Fitness Management

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Associate of Arts - Exercise Science

Glendale Community College

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