Francis Byrne
Chicago,IL
Summary
Clinical massage therapist and movement coach with experience in athletic development, functional movement screening, as well as other movement systems such as QiGong. Known for clear communication, proactive injury-resistance training and trustworthy guidance for clients across ages.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor/Coach
BASH Sports Academy
Chicago, Illinois
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Instructed hundreds of athletes aged 6-60+ on the fundamentals of throwing and hitting, employing a foundational movement-based approach to enhance skills and performance.
- Oversaw development of resistance training, agility/coordination, and recovery programs for athletes, including tailored programs for travel teams utilizing the facility.
- Communicated training expectations to parents and participants, ensuring clarity and alignment on goals and objectives.
Assistant Instructor
Ron Wolforth's Texas Baseball Ranch
Montgomery, Texas
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Conducted functional movement screenings, interpreted ROM insufficiencies, and created plans to enhance athletic performance.
- Guided athletes in executing throwing drills to reinforce healthy movement patterns.
- Instructed at TBR events, engaging hundreds of athletes globally.
Apprentice
Fighting Monkey
Worldwide
09.2017 - Current
- Longtime practitioner of Fighting Monkey, a research based movement instruction system taking inspiration from QiGong, Dance, Athletics, and many other sources.
- Enhanced knowledge of body composition to improve movement efficiency. of body composition, physiology, and anatomy through years of practice.
- Learned the benefits of daily, proactive movement routines that create a body that is resistant to injury.
Education
CMT, LMT - Clinical Massage Therapy
The SOMA Institute
Chicago, IL11-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH05-2020
Skills
- Clinical Massage Therapy
- Movement Coaching
- QiGong
- Communication of Training/Treatment Principles
Timeline
Instructor/Coach
BASH Sports Academy
10.2022 - 03.2024
Apprentice
Fighting Monkey
09.2017 - Current
Assistant Instructor
Ron Wolforth's Texas Baseball Ranch
06.2016 - 06.2018
CMT, LMT - Clinical Massage Therapy
The SOMA Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
Kenyon College