Matthew Conner
San Antonio,TX
Summary
I've been involved with programming for myself and others for strength and conditioning the past 12 years. I can easily say that my greatest passion and interest in life is improving myself and others strength and fitness in a scientific and structured way. I was a very competitive powerlifter before going through the special warfare pipeline with a 1499 pound raw total weighing 162lb. I am currently still taking my training/education very serious to improve upon my strength and competitiveness in powerlifting.
While going through the pipeline from September 2021 to April 2023, I didn't recognize many coaches who "walked the talk." Many were out of shape and seemed to lack practical programming in my experience, and in doing so either detrained many candidates or injured them. Along with that, many seemed to take a non specific approach to training and wasted countless hours of our time doing movements that didn't benefit us.
I believe I can make a positive impact on the special warfare candidates, teaching them simple, yet effective programming they can use the remainder of their careers. Also I think it will be beneficial for them to see a coach from the SW community, still in good shape and healthy, lead them through workouts which in turn will have a greater "buy in" mentality making the program more effective.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TACP
147th Attack Wing
10.2020 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Improved unit readiness by conducting comprehensive training programs on TACP skills and tactics.
- Facilitated effective teamwork within TACP units, fostering a cohesive working environment under high-stress conditions.
- Maintained proficiency in advanced technologies, utilizing cutting-edge equipment for accurate target identification and location reporting.
- Assisted in the coordination of joint exercises, integrating TACP capabilities into multi-service training scenarios.
- Maintained physical fitness levels necessary for operating in challenging environments, consistently surpassing established standards during regular evaluations.
Water and Fuel Systems Foreman
149th Fighter Wing
08.2014 - 10.2020
- Improved water and fuel system efficiency by conducting regular inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Reduced downtime in operations by promptly addressing any system malfunctions or failures.
- Enhanced safety measures by implementing and enforcing strict compliance with regulations and guidelines.
- Optimized resource usage through meticulous monitoring of water and fuel consumption rates.
- Increased team productivity by providing guidance, training, and mentorship to junior technicians and operators.
- Deployed to Al Udeid Air Base with the 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group to construct a building on the flight line along with a water main stretching 1200 meters.
Powerlifting Strength Coach
Texas State University
12.2016 - 05.2020
- Improved athletes'' performance by developing and implementing comprehensive strength and conditioning programs.
- Enhanced team cohesion through the design of group training sessions that promoted camaraderie and teamwork.
- Reduced injury rates by conducting thorough movement assessments and prescribing corrective exercises as needed.
- Increased athlete motivation through consistent communication, goal setting, and progress tracking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08.2021
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Google Drive
- Self-Directed
Accomplishments
-Top 20 open & Top 10 Junior USA tested powerlifter in 2019 for the 74kg weight class with a 1499lb raw total.
- USAF TACP
- Bachelors in Biology, 3.5GPA
-Trained approximately 50 members of the Texas State powerlifting team
-Currently training TACP members of the texas(147th) and Idaho(124th) Air National Guard
Certification
- CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
-JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller)
-CPR (Basic Life Support)
- US Army Airborne School
-SERE, S-V97/98
-WFMS (Water and Fuel Maintenance Systems)
Timeline
TACP
147th Attack Wing
10.2020 - Current
Powerlifting Strength Coach
Texas State University
12.2016 - 05.2020
Water and Fuel Systems Foreman
149th Fighter Wing
08.2014 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas State University
- CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
-JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller)
-CPR (Basic Life Support)
- US Army Airborne School
-SERE, S-V97/98
-WFMS (Water and Fuel Maintenance Systems)
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