Thomas Cornelius
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Certified strength and conditioning coach with over 8 years of experience at the collegiate, military, and private levels. Proven success developing elite athletes through data-driven programming, leadership in multidisciplinary teams, and integration of sports science tools. Known for maximizing athlete readiness and performance in high-stakes environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contracted Strength and Conditioning Coach, Army H2F
HYPERION BIOTECHNOLOGY
06.2025 - Current
- · Deliver S&C education to army leadership, enhancing combat readiness through periodized strength and ESD protocols tailored to operational demands.
- Develop and implement MOS-specific strength and conditioning protocols to enhance operational performance.
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
10.2020 - 05.2025
- As the top assistant, plan and implement all aspects of Football (2022 Mountain West Champions) sports performance, with a focus on the quarterback, offensive and defensive line positions.
- Utilize sports science technologies including 1080 Sprint, Vald Force Plates, Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates, RepOne VBT, and VX Sport GPS data to influence training volume and load.
- Communicate with athletic training staff to program and conduct successful return to play protocols.
- Administer comprehensive training programs for Softball and Women’s Water Polo (2021-2024 Golden Coast Conference Champions).
Graduate Assistant Athletic Performance Coach
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Designed and implemented comprehensive annual training programs for NCAA Division I Men’s Volleyball and Division II Men’s Golf, as well as Student Life Sports Men’s and Women’s Rugby and Water Polo.
- Assisted with Football during all athletic performance training sessions in the strength facility and on the field.
- Participated in and led staff continuing education presentations on various athletic performance techniques.
Part-Time Assistant Football Sports Performance Coach
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Served as assistant sports performance coach for Football team, coaching players through mechanically sound movements in the weight room and on the field, evaluating and conducting linear and lateral return-to-play progressions for injured athletes, and coordinating attendance of training sessions and applicable meetings.
- Handpicked to manage two new intern classes totaling ten individuals, introducing them to the duties and processes associated with the internship program and integrating them into the Sports Performance department.
Sports Performance Intern
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Top-ranked intern out of four in Stanford’s competitive internship program; as a result, earned paid position as one of the five Sports Performance coaches for Football.
Strength and Conditioning Intern
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted with instruction of strength and conditioning movements in the weight room and on the field for NCAA Division I Football, Men’s Ice Hockey, Wrestling, Women’s Volleyball, and Women’s Soccer teams.
Performance Specialist Intern
EXOS
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Specifically selected to assist with 2017 NFL Combine program, which yielded over 20 prospects selected in the draft, 10 of whom were selected in the first round.
- Coached group training sessions with up to 25 athletes. Participants included athletes from the National Football League (NFL), National basketball Association (NBA) and high school football and soccer teams.
Education
M.S. - Health Sciences with Sport Science and Performance Specialization
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY
St. Charles, MO12.2020
B.S. - Exercise Science
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT CORTLAND
Cortland, NY12.2017
Skills
- Data-Driven Programming and Load Management
- Athlete Return to Play Protocols
- Velocity-Based Training (VBT)
- GPS & Force Plate Analysis (1080 Sprint, Vald, VX Sport)
- Program Design for Linemen and Quarterback Positions
- ESD & Concurrent Training Models
- Leadership & Staff Development
Certification
CSCCa Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified, NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist; EXOS Performance Specialist Certified; CPR/AED and First Aid.
Timeline
Contracted Strength and Conditioning Coach, Army H2F
HYPERION BIOTECHNOLOGY
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
10.2020 - 05.2025
Graduate Assistant Athletic Performance Coach
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY
08.2019 - 03.2020
Part-Time Assistant Football Sports Performance Coach
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 06.2019
Sports Performance Intern
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
06.2018 - 12.2018
Performance Specialist Intern
EXOS
01.2017 - 05.2017
Strength and Conditioning Intern
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
06.2016 - 06.2017
B.S. - Exercise Science
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT CORTLAND
M.S. - Health Sciences with Sport Science and Performance Specialization
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY
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