Jimmy Lindsey
Performance And Sport Scientist
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Advanced degree in Exercise Physiology with 15 years of experience coaching students and athletes to their fitness and performance goals. Organized, analytical and motivated to positively impact each athlete. Self-taught computer programmer with software engineering and a passion for sports science.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Wellness Associate
Lincoln Avenue Communities
09.2023 - Current
- Create high performance workplace culture through athletic performance testing, fitness competitions, and play.
- Develop individualized exercise prescriptions and oversee wellness programming for 60 on-site employees and 60 remote employees.
- Demonstrate commitment to professional development by attending industry conferences, workshops, and seminars to stay current on best practices in sports performance coaching.
Athletic Performance Coach
UCLA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided a high-level of service delivery, including but not limited to, development of athletics performance enhancement programs for Football, Men's Soccer, Women's Rowing, and Track and Field.
- Managed collection, coordination, analysis, and reporting of data, including but not limited to: practices, games, strength, conditioning, and reconditioning sessions.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
Software Engineer
Karat
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Contributed to open-source projects, sharing knowledge with the broader community while gaining valuable insights from other experienced professionals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products on schedule.
- Served as a leader for Brilliant Black Minds, attending conferences and providing resources and education for minority software engineers to secure jobs in technology.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Sirens And Titans Fitness
01.2016 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed and endurance for cycling, basketball, football, lacrosse, and tennis, and softball athletes.
- Lead group VersaClimber classes and small group strength and conditioning classes for up to 10 and 6 participants respectively.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Director of Sports Performance
VERT Sports Therapy
09.2015 - 03.2021
- Reviewed patient medical history and referral notes from other medical practitioners to understand health problems and suggest appropriate physiotherapy regimen to facilitate movement for daily activities.
- Conferred with staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment.
- Provided treatment to patients suffering from sports-related injuries to prevent loss of sensitivity as well mobility.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Assistant Athletic Director and PE Co-chair
Mirman School
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Drafted and disseminated timely and clear communication between coaches, athletes, families, and the greater school community.
- Coached various middle school sports teams including boys and girls basketball, flag football, and track and field.
Student Teacher / Coach
The School At Columbia University
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
Fieldwork in Physical Education
The Dalton School
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Physiology
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY 09.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 08.2002 - 05.2007
Skills
Sparta Science
VALD Performance
Prehab and Corrective Exercise
Data Analysis
Leadership
Catapult
Certification
NSCA - Certified Strength and Conditioning Speciailist
Timeline
Wellness Associate
Lincoln Avenue Communities
09.2023 - Current
Athletic Performance Coach
UCLA
08.2022 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Applied Physiology
Columbia University in The City of New York
09.2021 - 06.2023
Software Engineer
Karat
08.2021 - 01.2023
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Sirens And Titans Fitness
01.2016 - 08.2022
Director of Sports Performance
VERT Sports Therapy
09.2015 - 03.2021
Assistant Athletic Director and PE Co-chair
Mirman School
09.2014 - 09.2015
Student Teacher / Coach
The School At Columbia University
08.2013 - 03.2014
Fieldwork in Physical Education
The Dalton School
01.2013 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
East Carolina University
08.2002 - 05.2007
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