Jon Brinson
Cognito Systems, LLC
San Angelo,TX
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated Strength and Conditioning Coach and Human Performance Specialist with direct Army H2F experience supporting Soldier readiness, performance optimization, and musculoskeletal injury mitigation. Experienced in designing evidence-based training programs, delivering individualized reconditioning and profile-based sessions, tracking performance data, and collaborating with unit leadership and multidisciplinary teams to improve physical readiness. Background includes elite sport and high-volume coaching environments, with strong leadership, assessment, and program development skills.
Work History
H2F Strength and Conditioning Coach
1 Year 4 Months- Implement H2F strength and conditioning support for incoming Soldiers and cadre, conducting initial assessments and developing training plans to improve readiness, movement quality, and physical performance.
- Design and deliver reconditioning and profile-based training for Soldiers with temporary or permanent limitations, supporting return-to-duty progress and reduced injury risk in coordination with unit requirements.
- Lead physical training sessions for AFT/ABCP and other at-risk populations, using individualized programming to improve conditioning, body composition, and movement proficiency.
- Collect and track performance data from baseline and follow-up assessments to document Soldier progression and inform program adjustments.
- Collaborate with cadre and installation stakeholders to support training flow, manage individualized physical training needs, and reinforce H2F participation across the battalion.
Performance Coach Manager
3 Years 3 Months- Managed and developed a team of 15 performance coaches, ensuring consistent coaching quality, onboarding effectiveness, and professional development across a high-volume remote environment.
- Built and refined operational workflows for coach training, client delivery, and escalation processes, supporting full team readiness within 90 days.
- Improved trial conversion through data-driven coaching and communication adjustments, demonstrating the ability to use metrics to improve performance outcomes.
- Maintained strong client retention by monitoring program adherence, engagement, and quality assurance across a diverse coaching portfolio.
- Developed more than 100 standardized training templates to improve program consistency, scalability, and coach efficiency.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to expand the exercise library and improve movement variety, regression/progression options, and exercise prescription quality.
- Supported programming for more than 55 concurrent clients by organizing individualized training solutions within a structured system.
- Contributed to workflow design and content development that improved coaching delivery across a rapidly growing organization
Sports Performance Coach
1 Year- Led testing and baseline assessments for 120 speed skaters, compiling performance data used by coaching staff to guide training decisions and periodization.
- Worked with international coaching staff to support athlete readiness, training camp planning, and performance monitoring.
- Applied movement analysis and sport-specific conditioning principles to improve performance while managing training stress.
Education
Master of Science - Health And Physical Education
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Skills
Performance assessment and testing
Movement screening and corrective exercise
Program Design
Data tracking and progress reporting
Education and mentorship
Microsoft Word
Excel
and Teams
Certification
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - NSCA
Basic Life Support (BLS)/ CPR/AED - American Heart Association
Timeline
H2F Strength and Conditioning Coach
Cognito Systems, LLC
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Performance Coach Manager
Future Research
01.2020 - 04.2023Read More
Sports Performance Coach
Chinese Olympic Committee
03.2018 - 03.2019Read More
Valdosta State University
Master of Science from Health And Physical Education
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University of Mount Olive
Master of Science from Exercise Science
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