Efren Ugarte
Kenosha
Summary
Strength & Conditioning Coach with experience at NCAA Division I, Division III, and USL2 levels. Head S&C coach for multiple collegiate programs with strengths in program design, athlete monitoring, and daily weight room operations. Relationship-driven coach who builds trust, accountability, and competitive culture.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Graduate Assistant S&C Coach
Carthage College
01.2024 - Current
- Directed strength and conditioning for Men’s Soccer, Tennis, Water Polo, and Women’s Lacrosse.
- Assisted with programming for Men’s Basketball, Volleyball, Football, and Men’s Lacrosse.
- Designed and executed sport-specific training programs to enhance strength, speed, and endurance.
- Conducted daily training sessions including warm-ups, weightlifting, and conditioning.
- Managed athlete monitoring systems encompassing GPS data and performance testing.
- Collaborated with coaches and athletic staff on rehabilitation and return-to-play strategies.
- Developed intern education curriculum while coordinating scheduling and mentorship.
- Monitored athlete progress through regular testing and data analysis.
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Laredo Heat SC (USL2)
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed in-season training programs tailored for soccer athletes.
- Monitored player loads using Titan GPS, making necessary adjustments.
- Conducted daily warm-ups, mobility exercises, and pre-training activations.
- Contributed to rehabilitation strategies and performance optimization plans.
- Created Excel dashboards for weekly team performance tracking and communication.
Strength & Conditioning Intern
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported the D1 Football strength staff with daily training operations
- Assisted coaching staff during lifts, warm-ups, and field sessions
- Helped set up and maintain the weight room and recovery areas
- Gained hands-on experience with Titan GPS for load monitoring.
- Worked with GymAware for velocity-based training and data collection.
- Developed coaching skills in a high-performance, fast-paced environment.
Education
B.S. - Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU)
01.2022
Skills
- Strength training and program design
- Performance analysis and load management
- GPS monitoring and athlete coordination
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Motivation strategies
- Curriculum implementation
Certification
USA Weightlifting Level 1 (USAW L1)
Coaching Experience
- Carthage College, Graduate Assistant S&C Coach, 08/01/24, Present, Head S&C coach for: Men’s/Women’s Soccer, Tennis, Water Polo, Lacrosse, Designed and led sport-specific sessions and individualized training, Collaborated with coaching staff for rehab and return-to-play protocols, Managed GPS data, testing, and weight room operations, Nominated for Assistant Coach of the Year, Implemented and designed intern curriculum
- Laredo Heat SC (USL2), Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, 05/01/24, 07/31/24, Designed in-season training for soccer athletes, Monitored player loads with Titan GPS and adjusted accordingly, Led warm-ups, mobility, and pre-training activation daily, Contributed to rehab, performance optimization, and recovery plans, Built Excel dashboards for weekly team monitoring and communication
- University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Strength & Conditioning Intern, 01/01/23, 12/31/23, Supported the D1 Football strength staff with daily training operations, Assisted coaching staff during lifts, warm-ups, and field sessions, Helped set up and maintain the weight room and recovery areas, Gained hands-on experience with Titan GPS for load monitoring, Worked with GymAware for velocity-based training and data collection, Developed coaching skills in a high-performance, fast-paced environment
Timeline
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Laredo Heat SC (USL2)
05.2024 - 07.2024
Graduate Assistant S&C Coach
Carthage College
01.2024 - Current
Strength & Conditioning Intern
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
01.2023 - 12.2023
B.S. - Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU)