Seeking an Assistant Strength and Conditioning coaching position.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Harding University Strength & Conditioning
Searcy, AR
01.2023 - Current
Develop, implement, and coach Strength and Conditioning programs for Harding University D2 Men's Soccer and Track & Field teams, while providing assistance to Football and Women's Soccer teams
Conduct readiness assessments for athletes using Vald Force Deck, Playertek, Catapult, Vitruve units, and Timing gates
Administer Movement Screenings each semester to identify athletes' weak points and tailor training accordingly
Educate athletes on weight room procedures and proper techniques during training sessions
Provide coaching support, mentorship programs, and professional insight to student athletes
Collaborate with head sport coaches and athletic trainers to ensure peak performance and health of athletes throughout the season
Utilize Excel spreadsheets and the Teambuildr app for programming, athlete management, and wellness questionnaires
Assist in mentoring and educating interns
Attend weekly meetings with strength and conditioning staff and complete assigned coursework.
Strength & Conditioning Intern
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, Missouri
08.2019 - 12.2021
Developed, implemented, and coached Strength and Conditioning programs for Missouri Western State University D2 Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, and Track and Field teams, with additional assistance provided to Football
Conducted Movement Screenings each semester to assess athletes' weak points and tailor training regimens accordingly
Communicated with head coaches and athletic support staff to address the strength and conditioning needs of student-athletes
Collaborated closely with return-to-play student-athletes, coordinating an injury prevention program database
Provided instruction, supervision, and motivation to student-athletes on both individual and team levels
Assumed management responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Strength and Conditioning
Contributed to the setup and breakdown of the weight room, including the distribution of recovery shakes post-weight training sessions.
Professional Intern Sports Performance Coach
Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana
08.2018 - 05.2019
Served as Head Sports Performance Coach for Men's and Women's tennis, overseeing all training schedules, program designs, and communication with head coaches and sports medicine staff
Managed organization of training schedules, program designs, and communication with head coaches and sports medicine staff for assigned teams
Acted as Lead Assistant for Football, Track and Field, and various winter sports teams, providing crucial support and assistance
Ensured facility and equipment maintenance and upheld MSU athletics and weight room policies and procedures
Implemented monitoring and tracking systems to assess team and individual progress, utilizing valid and reliable metric data collection methods such as jump mat assessments.
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
08.2015 - 12.2017
Assisted in conducting lifting, agility, and conditioning sessions for a variety of teams, including women's rowing, women's soccer, men's basketball, women's volleyball, baseball, and track & field
Led the training program for the athletic department's All Staff training initiative
Monitored and tracked team and individual progress using GPS data collection methods
Collaborated with the assistant director and head strength and conditioning coach to teach Olympic lifts and other exercises, ensuring adherence to proper protocols and progressions for team athletes and interns
Developed a comprehensive lower body program tailored to address the needs of a baseball player recovering from a Tommy John injury
Coordinated and implemented injury modifications for soccer athletes on-field
Actively participated in daily Q&A sessions to expand knowledge in strength and conditioning
Assisted with equipment setup and takedown for training sessions
Contributed to daily and weekly maintenance and cleaning duties.
Education
Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning -
Harding University
05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Washington State University
12.2017
Certification
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), 11/17/2022
American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid, 08/2023
United States of America Weightlifting Certification Level 1 Club Coach (USAW), 05/2023
Functional Movement Screen Level 1, 06/2023
American Council on Exercise Personal Training Certified (ACE), 12/2015
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Michael Gragg Jason, MS, CSCS, SCCC, USAW, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Harding University, Searcy, AR, (615) 414-8350, mgragg@harding.edu
Tanner Anderson, MS, CSCS, USAW, RPR, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Robert Morris University Athletics, 6001 University Boulevard Moon, Township, PA, 15108, (316) 737-4583, Andersonta@rmu.edu
Adam Thackery, MS, CSCS, SCCC, FMS, USAW, Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning, University of Southern California Athletics, Los Angeles, CA, (765) 716-0275, adamthac@usc.edu