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Noah Katz

Trenton,NJ

Summary

Results-driven strength and conditioning coach, researcher, and business owner with over a decade of experience in athlete development, sports science application, and facility management. Proven success in coaching athletes to NCAA scholarships, competitive powerlifting achievements, and state records. Skilled in advanced performance technologies including velocity-based training, GPS tracking, and force plate analysis. Adept at experimental design, data analysis, and integrating sport performance metrics into research. Recognized for strong leadership, program innovation, and delivering measurable performance improvements.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

Lou Dog's Gym
06.2018 - Current
  • Delivered individualized programming to 100+ clients, from youth to collegiate and adult athletes.
  • Coached 4 athletes to NCAA athletic scholarships (Division III-I) and 6 competitive powerlifters to meet totals, including a NJ state record holder.
  • Managed all business operations including budgeting, equipment procurement, and client relations.
  • Implemented velocity-based training (VBT) protocols and advanced strength methodologies to improve performance benchmarks by 15-20% over 12-week cycles.
  • Oversaw athlete development across multiple sports, tailoring training to competition schedules and injury prevention strategies.

Front Desk Associate and (Acting) Manager

Performance Strength Academy
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Designed and delivered sport-specific training programs for 12+ athletes across multiple sports/disciplines.
  • Assisted in performance testing, tracking strength, speed, and conditioning metrics through training cycles.
  • Managed front desk operations, including client scheduling, membership check-ins, and phone/email inquiries.
  • Served as acting manager when needed, overseeing facility operations and coordinating staff responsibilities.
  • Applied load management and recovery strategies to optimize in-season and off-season performance.

Strength & Conditioning Internship

Game Time Performance
06.2011 - 08.2013
  • Delivered one-on-one and group strength & conditioning programs for youth, high school, and collegiate athletes.
  • Led athletics assessments, movement screenings, and program adjustments to improve performance and reduce injury risk.
  • Assisted in front desk operations, including client scheduling, membership management, and payment processing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO
12-2025

Skills

    Technical & Analytical Skills:

  • Velocity-Based Training (VBT) Implementation - Advanced
  • GPS Tracking Systems (Catapult, others) - Advanced
  • Force Plate Systems (VALD, others) - Advanced
  • Statistical Analysis (ANOVA, t-tests, regression) - Advanced
  • Data Visualization (Excel, Tableau, Python) - Advanced
  • Python Programming - Intermediate
  • Machine Learning Model Development - Intermediate
  • Blockchain API Data Handling - Intermediate
  • Sports Science & Research Skills:

  • Experimental Design (RCTs, longitudinal studies) - Advanced
  • Sport Performance Metric Integration - Advanced
  • VO2max Testing & Lactate Threshold Assessment - Advanced
  • Biomechanical Movement Analysis - Advanced

Certification

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – Pending, expected January 2026
  • Westside Barbell Special Strengths Coach
  • ISSA Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • CPR & AED Certified

Timeline

Front Desk Associate and (Acting) Manager

Performance Strength Academy
01.2025 - 03.2025

Owner/Operator

Lou Dog's Gym
06.2018 - Current

Strength & Conditioning Internship

Game Time Performance
06.2011 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Maryville University of Saint Louis