McKenzie Clarke
Tampa,FL
Summary
Strength and Conditioning Coach committed to developing strong, fast, and resilient student-athletes through purposeful, sport-specific programming. Skilled in using performance technology to guide training decisions and monitor athlete readiness. Known for building genuine relationships that support athlete well-being, communication, and long-term development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strength and Conditioning Coach
IMG Academy
Bradenton, Florida
05.2022 - Current
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the softball program, directing comprehensive training plan development, coordinating schedules, implementing warm-up and movement preparation protocols, and managing performance data collection, tracking, and analysis.
- Served as the High Performance Coordinator for the softball program, facilitating communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scheduling among sport coaching, athletic training, mental performance, and nutrition staff.
- Led weight room training sessions for U15 and U19 MLS academy teams, overseeing session setup and breakdown, delivering the Head Strength Coach’s program, and maintaining consistent communication with sport coaching staff.
- Supported the development of IMG’s injured athlete program, creating a structure that provides long-term injured athletes with individualized training plans, dedicated sessions, and coordinated medical support throughout the return-to-play process.
- Conducted quarterly and weekly athlete testing and monitoring to assess performance progression and readiness, utilizing ForceDecks, NordBord, SmartSpeed, and Perch technologies.
- Managed the interpretation, visualization, and weekly presentation of performance and monitoring data for sport coaches and support staff.
- Assisted in the interviewing, hiring, and mentorship of seasonal staff and interns.
Assistant Coach, Women’s Soccer & Strength and Conditioning
Millsaps College
Jackson, Mississippi
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted Head Coach with game strategy and practice planning.
- Programmed and directed strength and conditioning for women’s soccer, softball, and volleyball.
- Collected, interpreted, and implemented all GPS data (Catapult).
Graduate Assistant Coach, Women’s Soccer
Howard Payne University
Brownwood, Texas
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Assist Head Coach in game strategy and practice planning.
- Collect and interpret all player GPS and daily wellness data (Titan).
- Conduct all warm-ups based on session demands and wellness data.
- Plan and instruct all conditioning sessions.
Sports Performance Intern
Orlando Pride
Orlando, Florida
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted in implementing Head Strength and Conditioning coach’s program to enhance athlete performance.
- Collected and analyzed player GPS and daily wellness data using StatSports.
- Conducted movement screens to identify asymmetries and movement deficiencies.
- Instructed elite athletes on specific movements and drills for skill enhancement.
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assist in the implementation of Purdue’s Strength & Conditioning program for women’s soccer, men’s wrestling, and women’s swimming and diving.
Education
Master of Education - Sport and Wellness Leadership
Howard Payne University
Brownwood, Texas08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science with a Kinesiology concentration, Biology
King University
Bristol, Tennessee12.2019
Skills
- Performance monitoring
- Program design
- Periodization planning
- Injury rehabilitation
- Speed and agility development
- Athlete communication
- Interdisciplinary coordination
Certification
- NSCA - CSCS
- American Red Cross - First Aid/CPR/AED
Professional References
- William Townsley, Director of Strength and Conditioning, IMG Academy, William.townsley@imgacademy.com
- Kevin Heiberger, Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning, IMG Academy, Kevin.heiberger@imgacademy.com
Timeline
Strength and Conditioning Coach
IMG Academy
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Coach, Women’s Soccer & Strength and Conditioning
Millsaps College
08.2021 - 02.2022
Graduate Assistant Coach, Women’s Soccer
Howard Payne University
08.2020 - 06.2021
Sports Performance Intern
Orlando Pride
01.2020 - 07.2020
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Purdue University
05.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Education - Sport and Wellness Leadership
Howard Payne University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science with a Kinesiology concentration, Biology
King University