John Sfire
Plymouth,MN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Passionate in helping Individuals of all ages and all sports achieve their athletic goals and better themselves. Below you will find my professional experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
University of Northwestern, Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN
08.2022 - Current
- Created and managed training programs dedicated to optimizing strength, speed and endurance of every athlete.
- Developed training programs for all 20 collegiate teams.
- Developed and maintained a culture of determination, commitment and hard work, encouraging athletes to push themselves further to boost results on and off the field of play.
- Observed athletes and tweaked functional movement patterns to maximize performance.
- Worked closely with athletic trainers and coaches on strategies for preventing injuries and managing rehabilitation.
- Suggested exercise modifications to individual athletes to avoid strain and injury.
- Assisted with setting, pursuing and achieving individual athlete and team objectives.
- Educated athletes about exercise strategies, nutrition and use of supplements as related to overall condition.
- Optimized student-athlete performance, health and wellness by promoting best practices.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Oversaw a team of student weight room workers.
Head Team Coach/Private Performance Specialist
F.A.S.T. Athletics/The Shop
Minnetonka, MN
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Created and managed training programs dedicated to optimizing strength, speed and endurance of every athlete.
- Developed training programs for Football, Soccer, Hockey, Golf, Tennis, Baseball, Softball, T&F, Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee, Wrestling and Dance Athletes.
- Worked with athletes from elementary age to those at the professional level.
- Mentored and encouraged athletes to develop a strong work ethic by being a positive role model and practicing skills regularly.
- Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Adhered to equipment and apparel standards to promote safety and made new equipment orders when appropriate.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Cleaned and maintained the facilities equipment.
Personal Trainer
Discover Strength
Woodbury, MN
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Trained clients one-on-one and groups to do HIT training and proper movement techniques.
- Created weight training programs, set up equipment and provided detailed instructions.
- Designed personal training programs that addressed specific injuries and health problems.
- Provided top-notch physical training to 45 clients on average every week.
- Maintained detailed personal training records and updated client progress after each session.
- Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments.
- Offered clients educational information, including materials on preventive care, nutrition, body mechanics, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
- Implemented continuous improvements for scheduling procedures across multiple client calendars and fitness plans.
- Identified client needs and treatment goals and created treatment plans.
- Meticulously monitored clients and enforced policies for health and safety.
Sports Performance Coach Intern
ETS Performance
Coon Rapids, MN
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated proper running and lifting mechanics for athletes resulting in improved skills
- Helped to design fitness and conditioning programs for student-athletes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Cultivated relationships with athletes in an effort to impact their life in and out of the weight room.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more efficient through training habits and proper nutrition
- Checked equipment and monitored common areas to maintain proper upkeep while remaining vigilant on safety.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength through diverse training methods.
Wellness Center Employee
Bethel University
Arden Hills , MN
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Delivered expert clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements.
- Maintained functional office equipment with excellent troubleshooting and maintenance abilities.
- Greeted incoming office guests, answered questions and directed individuals to desired locations to enhance team efficiency.
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
Crew Leader
His Workmanship
Minneapolis, MN
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Cultivated communications with customer and resolved budgetary and logistics issues to move toward project completion.
- Supervised crew of 1-4 employees in multiple project tasks, including general landscaping and rock removal.
- Transported daily work materials to worksite and staged supplies in work area to facilitate timely completion of day's goals.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Maintained clean workplace and supervised end-of-day cleanup activities to remove all debris and unnecessary supplies from customer premises.
- Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
- Reviewed project requirements with customer to clarify issues and facilitate timely completion of job.
Internship
Elite 7 LLC
North Barrington , Il
- Observed athletes and tweaked functional movement patterns to maximize performance.
- Developed and maintained culture of determination, commitment and hard work, encouraging athletes to push themselves further to boost conditioning.
- Maintained and cleaned weight room equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BIokinetics
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN05.2021
Carmel Catholic High School
Mundelein, IL2017
Skills
- Excellent Communicator
- Quick Learner
- Leadership
- Decision Making
- Adaptability
- Responsible
- Safe Equipment Handling
- Problem Resolution
- Youth, collegiate, and professional sports performance training
- Exercise Physiology
- Individualized Coaching
Affiliations
Lake Zurich Flames and Barrington Youth Football
Multiple years experience coaching youth football
Prairie Ridge wresting club
Multiple years experience coaching youth wrestling
Additional Information
References available upon request
Timeline
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
University of Northwestern, Saint Paul
08.2022 - Current
Head Team Coach/Private Performance Specialist
F.A.S.T. Athletics/The Shop
10.2021 - 08.2022
Personal Trainer
Discover Strength
05.2021 - 10.2021
Sports Performance Coach Intern
ETS Performance
02.2021 - 06.2021
Crew Leader
His Workmanship
05.2020 - 08.2020
Wellness Center Employee
Bethel University
01.2018 - 05.2021
Internship
Elite 7 LLC
Bachelor of Science - BIokinetics
Bethel University
Carmel Catholic High School
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