Stephen Powell
Strength & Weightlifting Coach
Columbia,South Carolina
Summary
Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving athletes through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Employs example-based instruction style to build trust as hands-on leader and guarantee safety of activities. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build vision of excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Olympic Weightlifting Coach
Palmetto Weightlifting Club
Columbia, United States
05.2013 - Current
- Design training programs for weightlifters of all abilities from beginner to advanced.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Athletes Arena
Columbia, South Carolina
09.2008 - 10.2012
Helped athletes set, pursue and attain individual and team goals.
- Enhanced functional movement pattern of each athlete.
- Promoted culture of dedication and hard work.
- Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed, and endurance.
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Ben Lippen High School
Columbia, South Carolina
01.2001 - 05.2004
- Helped athletes set, pursue and attain individual and team goals.
- Enhanced functional movement pattern of each athlete.
- Promoted culture of dedication and hard work.
- Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed, and endurance.
- Led daily training sessions for more than 35 high-performance athletes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Columbia International University
Columbia, SC 01.1998 - 05.2009
Skills
Facility Maintenance
Team Training
Performance improvements
Sports injuries training
Athlete safety
Nutritional education
Fitness assessments
Safety awareness
Physical and endurance training
Exercise planning
Group facilitation
Cultural Awareness
Multitasking Abilities
Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
I am an International Coach with USA Weightlifting.
International Coach
I have coached a handful of weightlifters that have represented the U.S. in International competition including the Sr. World Championships and Olympic Games. I have been involved in coaching Olympians in 3 different sports. 14 National Champions. NFL running back Samkon Gado. MMA.
Certification
Paralympic training
Paralympic Training
I became a certified Paralympic Coach in the Spring of 2018. I have been fortunate enough to work with individuals injured in combat or automobile accidents.
Timeline
Paralympic training
04-2018
Olympic Weightlifting Coach
Palmetto Weightlifting Club
05.2013 - Current
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Athletes Arena
09.2008 - 10.2012
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Ben Lippen High School
01.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Columbia International University
01.1998 - 05.2009