Mikhail Williamson
Strength And Conditioning Coach
Centreville,VA
Summary
Talented Assistant Director with expertise in program management and special projects. Proficient in financial administration and training. Bringing 7-year track record of success in Fitness and Coaching industry. Energetic leader promotes 6 years of industry experience with superior record of accomplishments. Ambitious and highly motivated Coach who surpasses demanding objectives and achieves or exceeds set goals. Goal-oriented Strength and Conditioning Coach with solid background in building and managing individual and group training programs. Experienced optimizing athletic performance through speed, strength and power conditioning. Detail-oriented, systematic and driven to achieve remarkable results with every athlete.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
PERFORMANCE EDGE
LEESBURG, VA
09.2020 - Current
- Designed, implemented, and supervise individual personalized year-round strength, flexibility, speed, agility, and conditioning programs to achieve clients individual success
- Oversee intern and staff hiring processes
- Responsible for effective supervision of staff as assigned
- Accountable for coordination, scheduling and maintenance of weight room/strength facility
- Maintained day-to-day operations of facilities, such as delegating or completing maintenance orders
- Monitored safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, such as offices, conference rooms, parking lots and outdoor recreation spaces
- Lead, evaluate and supervise all full time, part time or voluntary staffing assisting with training of clients
- Managed training programs and athlete development by monitoring progress and provide ongoing assessments of development
- Coordinated with qualified sports medicine personnel or athletic training personnel to develop appropriate return to competition training programs for injured athletes.
- Managed Intern department and coordinated resources across 4 programs
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations
- Oversaw purchasing and organization of cleaning and fitness modality inventory
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation
- Oversaw business calendar of events and scheduled key initiatives
CONSULTANT/ STRENGTH COACH
JAMAICA OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING FEDERATION
Kingston, GA
03.2017 - Current
- Coordinated with qualified sports medicine personnel or athletic training personnel to develop appropriate return to competition training programs for injured athletes
- Provided expert advice to improve positive outcomes for clientele
- Formulated and executed plans to overcome situational occurrences to help athletes and coaches achieve goals.
- Developed 6 effective improvement plans in 2017
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness of training programs.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities
- Quickly adapted training plans for client/team needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
MW SPRINT LAB
Fairfaix , VA
01.2015 - Current
- Coordinates all daily functions to ensure efficiency in business operation
- Created and revise business structure to target different clientele
- Conducted educational forums for athletes, coaches, and parents to expand community outreach
- Developed and organized daily schedule for strength and conditioning camps
- Collaborate with USA elite baseball and player development system to host “evolution 2017”, baseball scouting combine
- Designed, implementation, and supervise strength and conditioning programs to achieve individual and team successes
- Create and implemented challenging training programs that are organized, educational, progressive, and customized for each individual team to improve speed, agility, mobility, flexibility, energy systems and prevent injury.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities
- Investigated and addressed business development challenges to proactively mitigate problems
HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH
FRIENDS SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE, MD
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Coordinated and supervised Volleyball program and team
- Promoted appreciation of physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Design volleyball training program and game program during peak of Covid-19 Pandemic to ensure safety and well-being of student-athletes and staff
- Organize and supervise coaching staff to assure that program is properly implemented
- Ensure that all athletic activities conform to Friends School and MIAA guidelines
- Communicate effectively with all members of school district and community
- Work effectively with booster clubs and other community organizations
- React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
- Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance
- Educated individuals on proper eating and sleep habits, which would prove helpful during stressful times like competitions
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength
INTERIM HEAD COACH OF XC AND TRACK AND FIELD
GOUCHER COLLEGE
TOWSON, MD
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinated team practices and event schedules, for 30 student athletes
- Coordinated with Sports Medicine Staff for rehabilitation of injuries of 10 student-athletes
- Provided technical and professional supervision of collegiate athletes to increase speed and reduce injuries
- Empowered Student-Athletes and staff to promote cohesive team atmosphere
- Managed operation and recruiting budget resulting in being able to allocate revenue for necessary team needs
- Worked closely with all event groups by designing and administering training cycles, which resulted in 3 indoor school records and 1 Conference title.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas
- Traveled across region to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance
ASSISTANT CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACKAND FIELD COACH
GOUCHER COLLEGE
TOWSON, MD
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Acted as recruiting coordinator of prospective high school student-athletes by maintaining regular contact with prospective student-athletes and their coaches, travel to high school competitions, managed recruiting software (FrontRush) and third-party recruiting websites to surpass department’s recruiting quotas
- Collaborated with college admission to ensure safe and amazing experience for recruits on visits
- Guided hurdles, sprints and jump groups by designing and administering training cycles to improve performance in events
- Successfully design and implemented Strength and Conditioning programs to lower yearly recurring injury rates by 80%
- Managed procurement and inventory processes of equipment and gear collegiate team
- Coordinated with support staff to plan and manage 4 successful home contests.
- Instructed athletes on macronutrient intake in days prior to meet and meal timing on competition days
- Honed competency in rules, meet procedures and coaching techniques prominent in track and field to build strong routines of training and conditioning
- Planned and scheduled regular program of in-season practices
- Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate team performance
DIRECTOR OF FITNESS
CAMP SKYLEMAR
Sebago, ME
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed and implemented effective fitness program to successfully educate importance of fitness to campers and counselors
- Coached structure of fitness sessions to 5 supporting staff members guide sessions for 350+ campers from ages 6-16
- Established simple gym etiquette and facility rules to ensure maintenance of clean and safe fitness area for 450+ facility users
- Facilitated creative and fun forum for campers ages 6-16 to change mentality about being physically active
- Acted as chaperone and driver to inter-camp sporting and social events and ensured safety of each camper in attendance.
- Fostered positive working environment for all employees by encouraging staff members to voice opinions and concerns without fear of reprisal
COACH/ DIRECTOR OF COACHING EDUCATION
SPRY TRAINING
KINGSTON, JAMAICA
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Administered baseline performance test, movement assessment, movement correction, and load management programs for all clients under supervision to create science-based workout plans to help them achieve their performance and wellness goals
- Design and implemented strength and conditioning programs for 120+ athletes on 5 different National teams.
- Facilitated and guided professional development forums utilizing principles of training and case study sessions to teach training staff
- Demonstrated exercise movements to 40+ clients while observing, critiquing, and correcting their movement patterns to achieve movement success
- Maintained healthy and safe training environment by setting up and repacking free weights to maintain clean and effective functional movement space.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Health Fitness Specialist/ Exercise Physiologist
DEFINTITIONS PRIVATE TRAINING GYMS
NEW YORK, NY
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Evaluated client’s overall health, with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism
- Created and administered needs-based exercise prescription to 30 + clients to improve cardiovascular, fitness and wellness goals
- Achieved 100% client signing and retention rate.
- Operated isokinetic and isometric strength, balance and gas exchange analysis system physical performance testing equipment to conduct neuromuscular function and cardiopulmonary fitness assessments
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency
- Created fitness and exercise programs to help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve overall physical health
- Carried out non-invasive cardiopulmonary tests with respiratory gas measurements (VO2, VCO2, VE) to cardiac patients post-event
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
Brooklyn, NY
09.2014 - 05.2017
- (Swimming, Track and Field, Cross Country, Bowling, Men’s, and Women’s Basketball)
- Administered baseline performance test, movement assessment, movement correction, and load management programs for all team under supervision
- Designed, developed, and administered strength and conditioning training programs for 80+ student athletes in 4 different NCAA Division 1 sports
- Demonstrated exercise movements to 80+ student athletes, observed, critiqued, and corrected conditioning exercises for 4+ athletic teams
- Helped guide Men’s Basketball team to NCAA Tournament
- Maintained healthy and safe training environment by setting up and repacking free weights
- Assisted Strength & Conditioning staff with design and layout of facility, including ordering equipment and supplies, as well as scheduling of lift times for all teams on campus
- Coordinated with Sports Medicine Staff for rehabilitation of injuries
- Performed needs analysis of sports teams and individual athletes to aid in creation of corrective exercise program.
Exercise Specialist/Office Attendant
HORIZEN - Plus One Health Management
New York, NY
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Managed all facility operations during work shift
- Designed and maintained clients exercise portfolios for 100 clients
- Ensured client’s fitness programs were consistent, fun, diverse & appropriately challenging to maintain client engagement
- Reinforced long term and short-term goals and tracked client's progression in relation to changes in workout intensity
- Performed client fitness assessments testing & body composition analysis
- Managed fitness floor to ensure safety of its user by checking equipment and maintaining equipment
- Introduced membership and facility rules and acted as point of contact to answer questions by way of phone, face to face and email.
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
CHILDREN’S ACADEMY
Brooklyn, NY
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Designed and instructed functional training techniques to 50+ campers ages 6-14
- Conducted fun educational forums for campers and support staff
- Developed and organized daily schedule for strength and conditioning camp’s operations
Speed and Conditioning Coach
Brooklyn United Scorpions U15 Soccer Team
Brooklyn, NY
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Designed and administered speed and agility training sessions for 20+ soccer players
- Demonstrated exercise movements to 20+ athletes
- Coached movements and administered conditioning circuits to 20+ under 15 soccer team.
Intern
LIU Athletics
Brooklyn, NY
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Women’s Soccer, Lacrosse)
- Demonstrated exercise movements to 50+ student athletes
- Observed, critiqued, and corrected conditioning exercises under supervision of Head Strength Coach for 4 athletic teams
- Assisted Head Strength Coach with setting up workout space for 4+ athletic teams
- Arranged workout equipment before and after training sessions
- Maintained healthy and safe training environment by setting up and repacking free weights
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports
- Maximized productivity by analyzing protocols and identifying areas for improvement
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Athletic Leadership & Administration
Goucher College
Baltimore, MD 01.2018 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology & Nutrition
LIU
Brooklyn, NY 01.2015 - 05.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Sports Management
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY 09.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Strategic leadership
Operations management
Staff Management
Project Management
Schedule Coordination
Consulting
Strength development
Sports injuries training
Recruitment
Exercise planning
Teambuilding
Customer Relations
Organization and Time Management
Certification
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA - 2023
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Quote
Feed your Talents, Starve your distractions, feast for the future.
Mikhail Williamson
Timeline
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
PERFORMANCE EDGE
09.2020 - Current
HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH
FRIENDS SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE
08.2020 - 11.2020
INTERIM HEAD COACH OF XC AND TRACK AND FIELD
GOUCHER COLLEGE
10.2019 - 03.2020
DIRECTOR OF FITNESS
CAMP SKYLEMAR
05.2019 - 08.2019
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Athletic Leadership & Administration
Goucher College
01.2018 - 12.2021
ASSISTANT CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACKAND FIELD COACH
GOUCHER COLLEGE
01.2018 - 10.2019
COACH/ DIRECTOR OF COACHING EDUCATION
SPRY TRAINING
09.2017 - 01.2018
CONSULTANT/ STRENGTH COACH
JAMAICA OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING FEDERATION
03.2017 - Current
Health Fitness Specialist/ Exercise Physiologist
DEFINTITIONS PRIVATE TRAINING GYMS
10.2016 - 08.2017
Exercise Specialist/Office Attendant
HORIZEN - Plus One Health Management
06.2016 - 03.2017
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
CHILDREN’S ACADEMY
06.2016 - 07.2016
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA - 2023
03-2016
Speed and Conditioning Coach
Brooklyn United Scorpions U15 Soccer Team
05.2015 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology & Nutrition
LIU
01.2015 - 05.2019
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
MW SPRINT LAB
01.2015 - Current
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
09.2014 - 05.2017
Performance Enhancement Specialist, NASM
03-2014
Intern
LIU Athletics
01.2014 - 05.2014
Level 2 Track and Field Coach, USATF
06-2013
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Sports Management
Long Island University
09.2011 - 05.2015