RICK DANISON II
Summary
Seasoned Associate Director knowledgeable in all areas of Athletic Performance. Offering 17+ years of experience in coaching, programming, data driven results based performance programming and team management. Strong leadership and team-building skills. Consistent review of training results i.e power production, strength and rate of force development. Identify specifically if programming is accomplishing what it is designed to, based on Eliteform and various performance analysis systems
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director of Performance
Alabama Football
02.2022 - Current
Aid and implement performance training through Eliteform system. Specific Data analysis for all OL/DL trends.
Assistant Director of Performance
Michigan State University Football
02.2020 - 02.2022
Oversaw design and implementation of data driven programming to increase Football Performance
Director of Athletic Performance
Indiana University Athletics
05.2009 - 01.2020
Director of Wilkinson Performance Center. Management of entire 25,000 sq ft facility. Manage budget, repair/replace equipment. Manage training/times of 23 division 1A sports. Oversight of 13 assistant strength coaches. Design and implement all aspects of training for Track & Field, Wrestling, Cross Country. First assistant Football
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Cincinnati Bengals
01.2008 - 05.2009
Assist in all aspects of performance training. Designed and implemented program for developmental squad
NFL Combine Performance Specialist
Ignition APG
01.2008 - 05.2009
Design and implement training protocols to give aspiring NFL athletes the greatest opportunity of success at NFL combine
Assistant Strength
Ohio University Football
06.2007 - 01.2008
Football assistant. Design and implement all aspects of training for Wrestling and Track & Field
Co-Coordinator Strength/ Assistant LB Coach
Ohio Northern University Football
12.2005 - 05.2007
Co-Coordinate all aspects of performance training for Football. Assistant Linebackers Coach in a multi-faceted defensive scheme
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Physiology, P.E, Health Ed. Triple Degree
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OHMaster of Science - Exercise Science/Coaching Education
Ohio University
Athens, OHSkills
- Eliteform
- Data trend analysis
- Implement Data Driven Performance Programming
Accomplishments
Ohio Northern University
4 year Letterman
2x Team Captain
2x All Conference
Pre-Season All American (Street and Smith, Senior Season)
Phi Epsilon Kappa academic honors Fraternity(honors graduate)
2 year Presidents Leadership award
Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL)
Louisville Fire (AFL2)
Certification
NSCA-CSCS
USA-W Sports Performance Coach certified
Certified Speed/Performance Coach (IAPG)
FMS
CPR/AED
REFERENCES
Nick Saban (Alabama)
Marvin Lewis (Bengals/ASU)
Kevin Wilson (IU, OSU, Tulsa)
Mel Tucker (MSU former)
Tom Allen (IU, PSU)
Bill Lynch (IU former)
Dave Ballou (Alabama)
Chip Morton (Bengals, S. Carolina)
Ray (Rock) Oliver (Bengals, UK)
Mark Hill (UK)
Dr. Ted Lambrinides (Bengals, ASAP, NFL)
Dean Paul (ONU former)
Timeline
Associate Director of Performance
Alabama Football
02.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Performance
Michigan State University Football
02.2020 - 02.2022
Director of Athletic Performance
Indiana University Athletics
05.2009 - 01.2020
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Cincinnati Bengals
01.2008 - 05.2009
NFL Combine Performance Specialist
Ignition APG
01.2008 - 05.2009
Assistant Strength
Ohio University Football
06.2007 - 01.2008
Co-Coordinator Strength/ Assistant LB Coach
Ohio Northern University Football
12.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Physiology, P.E, Health Ed. Triple Degree
Ohio Northern University
Master of Science - Exercise Science/Coaching Education
Ohio University
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