Johnathan Polletta
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dedicated Performance Coach and Aspiring Sport Scientist with expertise in biomechanics, data driven athlete development, and injury prevention. Proven success optimizing performance for professional athletes across NFL, NHL, and MLB. Skilled in leveraging advanced sports science tools to design evidence-based training programs that yield measurable results. Passionate about applying cutting edge research and analytics to enhance athletic performance recovery.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Middle School Soccer Coach
Carrollwood Day School
10.2024 - Current
- Assist in planning and running structured, developmentally appropriate training sessions focused on technical skills, tactical awareness, and fitness.
- Support the head coach in managing game-day responsibilities, including warm-ups, player rotations, and in-game adjustments.
- Provide individual coaching and constructive feedback to help players improve confidence and performance.
- Encourage teamwork, discipline, and respect, helping to build a positive team culture.
- Help oversee team logistics such as practice schedules, attendance tracking, and equipment management.
- Monitor player safety, ensuring proper warm-ups, hydration, and injury prevention measures.
- Act as a mentor and role model, emphasizing personal growth, responsibility, and good sportsmanship.
- Communicate effectively with players, parents, and school staff to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged.
Stretch Therapist
StretchMed
Tampa, Florida
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine individual mobility limitation and performance needs
- Develop and implement tailored stretching protocols to optimize flexibility, prevent injuries, and enhance recovery
- Educate clients on evidence based stretching methods, ensuring adherence to proper techniques for sustainable results.
Sport Performance and Movement Specialist
Biocore Sports Performance
Davie, Florida
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Designed and executed data-driven strength and conditioning programs, achieving measurable increases in power, agility, and flexibility for youth, collegiate, and professional athletes (NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS)
- Leveraged sport science tools like Catapult GPS to analyze performance and refine athlete development plans
- Specialized in baseball specific training regimens, improving pitchers’ arm strength, velocity, and overall biomechanics
- Delivered performance focused nutrition and supplementation strategies, enhancing recovery and long-term athletic health
- Created and executed a comprehensive training program for a high school baseball team of 40 athletes, focusing on power, top-end speed, lateral quickness, and agility using advanced performance tools such as Catapult
- Earned recognition with a promotion to a full-time role due to consistent high impact results.
Graduate Research Assistant
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted advanced body composition and biomechanical testing, utilizing tools such as VALD Force Decks, InBody 270, and VICON Motion Capture
- Identified asymmetries in lower-limb power and muscle mass, informing individualized training plans for NFL Combine athletes, contributing to a 12% success rate
- Delivered insights through detailed data analysis, supporting performance optimization for athletes and coaching staff
- Trained colleagues on testing protocols to ensure precision and reliability in biomechanical assessments.
Education
M.S - Sport Science
Nova Southeastern University
August 2024
B.S - Exercise and Sports Science
Nova Southeastern University
May 2023
Skills
- Technical skills: biomechanics analysis, force plate testing, GPS tracking, motion capture, data visualization, strength programming, injury prevention
- Software expertise: VALD, Catapult GPS, VICON, Excel and currently working with R, PowerBI, and Tableau
Certification
- PES – Performance Enhancement Specialist August 2024
- CISSN – Certified Sports Nutritionist April 2024
- CPSS – Certified Performance and Sport Scientist In progress
- Certified Sports Data Analyst In progress
- CSCS – Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach In progress
Affiliations
Conducted research on countermovement jump CMJ performance and interlimb lean muscle mass differences, producing peer-reviewed publication in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
Enrolled in the Certified Sports Data Analyst course through Science for Sport to enhance expertise in performance metrics, data analyzation, and statistical analysis for athlete performance optimization in platforms such as R, Power BI, and Tableau (Completion expected February 2025).
Timeline
Assistant Middle School Soccer Coach
Carrollwood Day School
10.2024 - Current
Stretch Therapist
StretchMed
06.2024 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Nova Southeastern University
01.2024 - 08.2024
Sport Performance and Movement Specialist
Biocore Sports Performance
05.2023 - 06.2024
M.S - Sport Science
Nova Southeastern University
B.S - Exercise and Sports Science
Nova Southeastern University
PES – Performance Enhancement Specialist August 2024
CISSN – Certified Sports Nutritionist April 2024
CPSS – Certified Performance and Sport Scientist In progress
Certified Sports Data Analyst In progress
CSCS – Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach In progress
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