Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer work and Service
Timeline
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TOMMI PAAVOLA

Head Strength And Conditioning Coach
Oakland,NJ

Summary

Goal-oriented Head Physical Preparation Coach accomplished in program development, strength & conditioning and movement assessments. Identifies areas for improvement and develops effective and functional training systems for athlete performance, health and longevity. Analytical and driven with proven strengths in education and team-building. Offering 20 years of health and wellness expertise.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Discover Movement LLC.
Oakland, NJ
01.2006 - Current
  • Developed and instructed Functional Training -courses to over 1,000 fitness and medical professionals.
  • Created the Movement Map – a product for testing & training functional movement biomechanics.
  • Acted as Master Trainer, Content Creator and Lecturer for the Finnish Coaching Association 2009-2020.
  • Designed a testing and training system for Finland’s National Ski Team preparing for 2018 Olympics.
  • Created Movement Skill Training Program for young athletes used by over 4,000 sport coaches.
  • Initiated a collaborative Tactical Fitness research on improving Search and Rescue responder health.
  • Implemented S&C, Recovery and Injury Prevention programs for youth and elite athletes for the last 15 years.

Strength and Conditioning Coach/P.E. Teacher

Immaculate Heart Academy
Washington Township, NJ
11.2010 - Current
  • Coached Strength and Conditioning programs for 10 varsity sports for 11 years.
  • Managed and supervised the operations and the intern staff of the Vincent Herold Fitness Center.
  • Spearheaded a science-integrated Physical Education program.
  • Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.

Director of Junior Conditioning Programs

Elite Athletic Performance Institute
Ramsey, NJ
05.2004 - 12.2006

● Developed and directed physical education and movement programs for youth athletes.

● Coached elite athletes and teams with a goal of optimal preparedness, readiness and longevity.

● Collaborated on creating individualized training and rehabilitation programs with physical therapists and physicians.

Education

Master of Science - Physical Education

Jyväskylä University
Finland

Skills

    Movement Assessment

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Certification

Strength and Conditioning Specialist CSCS

Volunteer work and Service

Military Service with the Finnish Defense Forces, Finland

Active member of the New Jersey Search and Rescue, FTM

Search and Rescue Technician, SARTech 2, NASAR

NJSAR Fitness Committee, Chairman

NJSAR Building Committee, Chairman

Wilderness First Responder, WFR

Rec Sport Coach, Oakland, NJ

Timeline

Adult CPR/AED & Wilderness First Responder

07-2019

Movement Performance Assessment System 3DMAPS

01-2016

Fellow of Applied Functional Sciences FAFS

06-2014

Strength and Conditioning Coach/P.E. Teacher

Immaculate Heart Academy
11.2010 - Current

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Discover Movement LLC.
01.2006 - Current

Director of Junior Conditioning Programs

Elite Athletic Performance Institute
05.2004 - 12.2006

Strength and Conditioning Specialist CSCS

01-2004

Master of Science - Physical Education

Jyväskylä University
TOMMI PAAVOLAHead Strength And Conditioning Coach