MARK C. DAVIS
Eugene
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional committed to contributing to a progressive athletics department that builds competitive and successful teams across all sports. Passionate about fostering an environment of excellence and collaboration, with a strong focus on athlete development and performance enhancement. Proven ability to implement innovative strategies that elevate team performance and engage athletes at all levels. Eager to leverage expertise in sports management to drive success and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
University of Oregon
08.2012 - 01.2026
- Responsibilities
- Assist head strength and conditioning coach in all training phases for football, working specifically with offensive and defensive linemen.
- Function as Rehabilitation and Reconditioning specialist and training room liaison.
- Designed and executed strength and conditioning programs for men's tennis (2016-2018).
- Designed and executed strength and conditioning programs for women's volleyball and women's basketball (2012-2016).
- Demonstrate and supervise proper technique on all required lifts.
- Maintain records of athletes' progress and make reports to coaching staffs periodically.
- Confer with sports medicine staff on reconditioning of injured athletes.
- Assist in all routine weightroom maintenance and equipment repair.
- Assist coaches with recruiting by providing demonstrations, tours, and explanations of philosophy to prospective student-athletes and their parents.
- Teach beginning and advanced weight training courses.
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Vanderbilt University
01.2000 - 06.2012
- Responsibilities
- Designed and executed strength and conditioning programs for women's lacrosse, women's track and field, women's swimming, women's bowling, and men's tennis.
- Additionally worked with men's basketball (2000-2010), women's tennis (2010), men's soccer (2000-2005) and men's and women's golf (2000-2002).
- Demonstrated and supervised proper technique on all required lifts.
- Maintained records of athletes' progress and made reports to coaching staffs periodically.
- Researched equipment purchases, and prepared acquisition proposals for Director of Athletics.
- Assisted coaches with recruiting by providing demonstrations, tours, and explanations of philosophy to prospective student-athletes and their parents.
- Prepared summer workout booklets for all assigned sports.
- Conferred with sports medicine staff on reconditioning of injured athletes.
- Assisted in all routine weightroom maintenance and equipment repair.
- Assisted in periodic testing of athletes.
- Assisted in conditioning drills for football, January 2000 - June 2001.
- Carried out any other duties as assigned by the Head Strength Coach.
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Tennessee State University
08.1997 - 12.1999
- Responsibilities
- Planned and implemented yearlong strength training programs for all men's sports, including basketball, football, golf, and track.
- Planned and implemented yearlong strength training programs for all women's sports, including basketball, softball, track, and volleyball.
- Demonstrated and supervised proper technique on all required lifts and drills.
- Designed and implemented winter and summer speed and agility programs for football.
- Assessed and prioritized weightroom needs, for short and long-term improvement plans.
- Maintained records on progress of individual athletes and reported progress to coaches periodically.
- Researched equipment purchases through contact with equipment vendors and other strength and conditioning professionals.
- Conferred with athletic training staff on appropriate plans for reconditioning injured athletes.
- Assisted coaches with recruiting by providing demonstrations, tours, and letters to prospective student-athletes.
- Prepared summer workout booklets for athletes not staying on campus during summer.
- Coordinated weightroom schedule for physical education and athletics departments.
- Conducted football practice and pregame warm-up and stretching.
- Carried out all routine weightroom maintenance and equipment repair.
- Taught beginning and advanced weight training courses.
Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
University of Nebraska
11.1995 - 07.1997
- Responsibilities
- Assisted Head Stadium Strength Coach in coaching all power and strength related lifts, using demonstration, video analysis, etc.
- Oversaw football winter and summer conditioning program for defensive backs.
- Conducted speed and agility drills in winter and summer conditioning programs.
- Assisted Director of Performance Programs in gathering current research relevant to strength and conditioning.
- Conducted weightroom tours and explained strength program philosophy to prospective student-athletes and their families.
- Assisted Director of Performance Operations in facility maintenance, equipment repair and assemblage, platform construction, etc.
- Assisted in periodic performance testing of athletes.
- Designed and oversaw strength programs for any assigned sports.
- Assisted athletes in daily stretching.
- Edited weekly newsletter highlighting outstanding weightroom performances.
- Carried out any other duties as assigned by the Performance Team.
Personal Trainer
Q The Sports Club
08.1994 - 10.1995
- Responsibilities
- Conducted fitness assessments to determine cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscular strength and muscular endurance.
- Assessed body composition using skinfold calipers.
- Prescribed and designed specific exercise programs based on clients' needs, interests, and weaknesses as defined by fitness assessment.
- Instructed clients in proper lifting technique using a variety of machine and free weight exercises.
- Oriented club members on the proper use of various cardiovascular machines.
- Designed and implemented a sports conditioning class using primarily medicine balls, as well as plyometric and agility drills, and other body weight conditioning exercises.
Strength and Conditioning Assistant
HealthSouth Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center of Phoenix
08.1994 - 01.1995
- Responsibilities
- Assisted Head Strength and Conditioning Coordinator in implementing strength and conditioning programs for athletes in several collegiate sports, including men's and women's basketball and men's baseball.
- Coached athletes in proper technique in various free weight lifts.
- Conducted plyometric drills, ensuring proper form and intensity.
- Computerized athletes' programs, automating adjustments in individual weight totals.
- Monitored athletes' progress and adjusted strength program accordingly.
Wellness Specialist
Wellstart Center, Arizona State University
08.1993 - 08.1994
- Responsibilities
- Conducted fitness assessments to determine cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscular strength and muscular endurance.
- Assessed body composition using skinfold calipers.
- Conducted follow-up consultations, answering questions on weight management, nutrition, and exercise.
- Prescribed and designed exercise programs for clients.
- Evaluated appropriateness of exercise plan by means of follow-up phone calls to clients, and modified programs accordingly.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education, Arizona State University
01.1992 - 07.1993
- Responsibilities
- Planned service course curriculum.
- Organized materials, tests, texts, and assignments.
- Taught courses including weight training, physical conditioning, intermediate swimming, weight training for women, and volleyball.
Education
Master of Science - Exercise Science and Physical Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH06.1988
Skills
- Active listening
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Affiliations
- Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
- USA Weightlifting
Certification
- Master Strength & Conditioning Coach (MSCC), College Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association, May, 2012.
- Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC), Certificate #173, College Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association, May, 2002.
- Club Coach, USA Weightlifting, June, 1995.
- CPR, BLS, AED, and Emergency First Aid, American Red Cross.
- Senior Coach, United States Weightlifting Federation, June, 1997.
Timeline
Assistant Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
University of Oregon
08.2012 - 01.2026
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Vanderbilt University
01.2000 - 06.2012
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Tennessee State University
08.1997 - 12.1999
Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
University of Nebraska
11.1995 - 07.1997
Personal Trainer
Q The Sports Club
08.1994 - 10.1995
Strength and Conditioning Assistant
HealthSouth Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center of Phoenix
08.1994 - 01.1995
Wellness Specialist
Wellstart Center, Arizona State University
08.1993 - 08.1994
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education, Arizona State University
01.1992 - 07.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wittenberg University
Master of Science - Exercise Science and Physical Education
Arizona State University
Publications
- "Teaching Character Attributes in the Weightroom." American Football Coaches Association Summer Manual, 2002.
- Phillips, W., Burkett, L., Munro, R., Davis, M., & Pomeroy, K. Relative changes in blood flow with functional electrical stimulation during exercise of the paralyzed lower limbs. Paraplegia (1995), 33, 90-93.
Courses & Clinics
- Vanderbilt Big Man's Football Camp, 2000, Clinician.
- NSCA Mid-State Strength and Conditioning Symposium, 1998, "Demonstration of the Essentials - Utilization of Proper Technique in the Squat, Bench, and Power Clean," Presenter.
- Tennessee State Police Department in-service training, 1998, Fitness Awareness, Lecturer.
- University of Nebraska, Summer, 1997, Speed Camp, Clinician.
- University of Nebraska, Summer, 1996, Speed Camp, Clinician.
- North Dakota State University, Summer, 1996, National Strength and Speed Camp and Coaches Clinic, Featured Guest Coach.
- Capital University Center of South Dakota, Summer, 1996, one under/graduate credit hour strength and conditioning course, Instructor.
Professional & Other Awards
2000 Conference Strength and Conditioning College Professional of the Year, Ohio Valley Conference., 1998 Conference Strength and Conditioning College Professional of the Year, Ohio Valley Conference., Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 1984.