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Matthew Ikawa

Columbia,SC

Summary

Self-motivated and experienced strength and conditioning coach with over 3 years’ experience and a proven track record of developing athletes for intense competition and building strong community relationships. Excited to turn my passion for athletics and coaching into a full time career centered on athletic performance and injury risk reduction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Strength and Conditioning Coach

University of South Carolina Football
Columbia, SC
04.2023 - 02.2024
  • Responsible for coaching duties during workouts.
  • Lead coach during station work.
  • Coach injured return-to-play athletes during the traditional football season.
  • Assist with training data collection and entry.
  • Set-up and breakdown in the weightroom.
  • Player check-in.
  • Assist in recording and ensuring player accountability.
  • Organize and schedule meetings between players and members of the strength staff.

Strength and Conditioning Intern

University of South Carolina Football
Columbia, SC
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Set-up and breakdown in the weightroom.
  • Assist in coaching duties.
  • Player check-in.

Teaching Assistant

University of South Carolina Public Health School
Columbia, SC
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Grade all written assignments.
  • Proctor in-person exams.
  • Point of contact with students regarding course material.

Lab Assistant

University of South Carolina Sports Science Lab
Columbia, SC
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
  • Ensure proper compliance of protocol while testing.
  • Assisted with data collection and entry.

Strength and Conditioning Intern

University of South Carolina Olympic Sports
Columbia, SC
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for coaching Mens and Womens short sprinters and pole vaulters.
  • Assist in coaching Mens and Womens swim and dive team.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working with athletes.

Manager

Bar Down Lacrosse
Jacksonville, FL
02.2018 - 04.2021

• Perform product research and educate staff to ensure customers have a high-quality experience and purchase the right gear.

• Manage supply chain and act as the point of contact for product vendors.

• Build loyal customer base by providing excellent customer service. Assist customers to determine appropriate gear.

• Plan and prepare work schedules, keep records of employees’ schedules and time cards.

Offensive Coordinator

Duncan U. Fletcher High School Lacrosse
Jacksonville Beach, FL
02.2018 - 04.2021

• Perform all duties of the Offensive Coach.

• Teach relevant on-field skills, run practice drills and manage the offensive players during games.

• Conduct off-season and pre-season conditioning, speed and agility programs.

• Assist in off-season strength programs.

• Responsible for coaching youth programs that feed into the local high school programs.

Education

Master of Science - Exercise Science

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
12-2017

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Experience in Research
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Documentation Skills
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Safety Oversight

Certification

  • CSCS Certified
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Strength and Conditioning Coach

University of South Carolina Football
04.2023 - 02.2024

Strength and Conditioning Intern

University of South Carolina Olympic Sports
09.2022 - 01.2023

Teaching Assistant

University of South Carolina Public Health School
08.2022 - 05.2023

Lab Assistant

University of South Carolina Sports Science Lab
08.2022 - 03.2023

Strength and Conditioning Intern

University of South Carolina Football
08.2021 - 04.2023

Manager

Bar Down Lacrosse
02.2018 - 04.2021

Offensive Coordinator

Duncan U. Fletcher High School Lacrosse
02.2018 - 04.2021

Master of Science - Exercise Science

University of South Carolina

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Salve Regina University
Matthew Ikawa