Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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Ottis Lewis III

Bridgeport,CT

Summary

Former professional athlete turned Health and Fitness Professional. Energetic, with sound knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Over 9 years of experience serving the Fairfield County area. Strong background in personalized one-on-one and group training. Experience with wide range of clients from all walks of life including; professional athletes, collegiate student athletes, inspired youth fitness enthusiast, to the modern working adult who is looking to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Fitness Coach, Personal Trainer

Life Time
02.2024 - Current
  • Dynamic, top rated group fitness instructor, leading high energy classes that consistently draw large enthusiastic crowds.
  • Helps clients reach fitness objectives by providing encouragement and motivation.
  • Created inspirational physical training initiatives to foster healthy lifestyle decisions.
  • Collaborated with fellow coaches to share ideas, strategies, and best practices for effective group fitness experiences.

Private Personal Trainer

Dendron Bodywork
09.2020 - 03.2024
  • Provided concierge personal training service in clients home.
  • Inspired and motivated clients to lose over 75+ pounds within 1 year
  • Established strong specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability, leading clients to targeted weight loss.
  • Achieved improvements for clients by designing optimal wellness plans and organizing schedules to promote consistency.

Head Speed and Agility Coach

Boost Sports Performance Academy
01.2018 - 02.2024
  • Performed services to over 100+ collegiate and professional athlete's.
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warm-ups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.

Personal Trainer

Fit Club Strength And Conditioning
02.2016 - 02.2024
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
  • Developed, plans and leads personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.

Head Freshman Boys Basketball Coach

Staples High School
12.2015 - 12.2017
  • Established 70% win rate during tenure.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off- court.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.

Varsity Football Wide Receivers Coach

Staples High School
04.2015 - 11.2017
  • Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
  • Worked side by side with offensive coordinator to develop cohesive football programs.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
05.2009

Skills

  • Fitness Program Design
  • Small and Large Group Instruction
  • Individualized Training Programs
  • Strength and Metabolic Conditioning
  • High Intensity Interval Training
  • Sports Specific Performance Training
  • Speed, Agility and Quickness (SAQ)
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Affiliations

  • Lululemon Ambassadors Team
  • National Football Association
  • NFL Play 60
  • Grace Farms Tea & Wellness
  • Life Time Health Ambassadors
  • Stamford Health and Wellness Expo

Timeline

Group Fitness Coach, Personal Trainer

Life Time
02.2024 - Current

Private Personal Trainer

Dendron Bodywork
09.2020 - 03.2024

Head Speed and Agility Coach

Boost Sports Performance Academy
01.2018 - 02.2024

Personal Trainer

Fit Club Strength And Conditioning
02.2016 - 02.2024

Head Freshman Boys Basketball Coach

Staples High School
12.2015 - 12.2017

Varsity Football Wide Receivers Coach

Staples High School
04.2015 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Hofstra University
Ottis Lewis III