Paul Hafner
Belmar,USA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Sports Performance Director with over ten years of experience operating my own business as well as overseeing the training of individual athletes and teams. Proven track record of developing and leading high-performance teams, fostering a culture of excellence, and achieving measurable improvements in athlete performance.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Forge Performance Training/Landmark Athletics & Fitness
01.2019 - 01.2025
- I held multiple positions within the organization including General Manager and Director of Fitness Operations while continuing to run the Sports Performance Program in Forge. I oversaw speed, strength & agility training for our in-house travel lacrosse program that consists of over 300 athletes on both the boys and girl’s side with ages ranging from 8 years old to the collegiate level. We also worked with individual athletes and teams in various sports outside of lacrosse.
Partner/Operator
Trident Performance & Fitness
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Founded Trident in 2014 and moved to full time Owner/Operator in 2016 with a business partner. Worked with athletes of all sports from 10 years old up to professional athletes along with operating an adult fitness program. Along with coaching full time I also focused on building relationships with coaches and influential parents. In 2019 I left to become the GM of Landmark while my partner continued to operate Trident. Unfortunately, COVID forced us to close the business and sell the building and property.
Captain
Long Beach Township Police Department
01.1990 - 01.2016
- Retired with the rank of Captain after 25 years of service. Throughout my career I oversaw the Patrol Division, Detective Division, Departmental Training, K-9 and our seasonal officer program. I was a Physical Training Instructor at Ocean County Police Academy from 1992-2014 and taught Defensive Tactics at multiple Academies throughout the state.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Columbia Southern University
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team management
Certification
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- FMS Level 2
- Certified Speed and Agility Coach
- RKC & Strongfirst Level 2 Kettlebell Instructor
- Universal Speed Rating Level 1/Operating a Speed Lab
- Titleist Performance Institute Fitness Level 1
Timeline
Director
Forge Performance Training/Landmark Athletics & Fitness
01.2019 - 01.2025
Partner/Operator
Trident Performance & Fitness
01.2016 - 01.2020
Captain
Long Beach Township Police Department
01.1990 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Columbia Southern University