Established workload monitoring system informing periodization over short and moderate timelines, using internal and external monitoring.
Established protocols for testing and a system of interpreting results, including a CMJ flagging system and force-time curve evaluation
Developed our athlete profile consisting of objective testing and baselines across multiple aspects of performance, including range of motion, movement quality, output and strategy
Implemented weekly staff development
Player development...establishing goals, creating training programs and communicating results to players and staff.
Established a working culture built on open communication and collaboration, removing the silos from basketball, nutrition, medical and performance.
Senior Director of Performance
Washington Wizards
07.2022 - 04.2024
Established performance testing/assessment process...including on-boarding new players and consistent player tracking throughout the season.
Cultivated a culture of collaboration by actively seeking out better working relationships with other departments (i.e. coaching staff, medical, basketball analytics, media/content, etc)
Created a player development program in conjunction with the basketball side. This included setting objective goals that feed on court performance, organizing regular meetings with the players, overseeing training programs to ensure coherence with the goals and actively tracking progress.
Established workload monitoring system and a language the coaching staff was comfortable with. The system informed decisions on practice, player development, return to play and fitness for players across the roster.
Collaborated in revamping Return to Play process to include defined responsibilities, defined criteria and objective testing
Established data-driven, objective decision-making processes in the pursuit of best practices across our medical and performance department.
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Atlanta Hawks
08.2018 - 07.2022
Responsible for assessing players and designing training programs.
Designed our athlete performance assessment and interpretation of those results.
Assist in game day operations pertaining to our medical and performance staff.
Lead the organization and implementation of our player Individual Performance Plans (IPPs) along with the communication and development of these IPPs to front office, coaches and players.
Proficient in using training technologies such as Hawkin Dynamics force plates, GymAware, Kineton and Team Builder.
Assist with draft intel collection as well as draft workout execution.
Sports Performance Coach
Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST)
12.2013 - 07.2018
Responsible for coaching/assessing clients, writing programs, writing blogs, helping with intern program, developed and ran the athletic development program.
Worked with athletes ranging from elementary level up to college and professional.
Developed and managed business relationships with sports clubs and teams including AAU basketball, club volleyball and travel baseball. These relationships included training of the team's athletes, performing combine testing and informational clinics.
Sports Performance Coach
Indy 11 (NASL Professional Soccer Team)
01.2014 - 01.2016
Responsible for daily warm up/prep, return to play, fitness, recovery, strength training.
Coach/Camp Director
Point Guard College/Glazer Clinics
01.2015 - 12.2015
Ran speed and agility camps around the country for basketball players.
Assistant coach for basketball camps around the country.
Director of Sport and Wellness
Henry County YMCA
11.2012 - 12.2013
Managed sport and wellness programs.
Included management of youth sports, group exercise classes, wellness center, adult personal training and athletic development program.
Planned and implemented annual weight loss program “U-Turn”, increased participant by 800%.
Increased the wellness department’s revenue, brought in a surplus of over $15,000 in 2013.
Managed and assisted in training for wellness staff of 22 individuals.
Implemented new group exercise programs and upskilled our coaches leading to all of them being certified in their trade.
Active participant in board meetings as well as community meetings and events pertaining to the YMCA.
Owner/Operator
True Athletic Development
01.2009 - 12.2013
Developed and implemented customized strength and conditioning programs for a variety of sports...mainly basketball, volleyball and baseball.
Evaluated athletes and revised individualized programs based on progress.
Managed all aspects of business: including recruiting, marketing and training.
Implemented and developed internship program.
Developed and conducted basketball team training camps for 5 high schools.
Sports Performance Coach
Lee Taft Speed Academy
01.2008 - 01.2009
Conducted training sessions for athletes.
Developed programs for athletes.
Education
Bachelors degree - Kinesiology
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Forest Park, IL
05.2021
High School - undefined
CHRYSLER HIGH SCHOOL
New Castle, IN
06.2000
Skills
Ability to connect medical, performance and basketball for best outcomes with players
Working knowledge of how the body moves, functions in sport and strength training
Flexible and able to customize programs to best fit specific sport or physical circumstances
Able to evaluate, modify and implement corrective strategies in sport movement and athletic output
Able to connect with athletes to motivate them to reach their potential and goals Having a "why" behind what you do improves success rate
Effective at planning strength and conditioning programs, using a combination of subjective and objective information Set short and long term strategies to conduct program effectively
Organized and able to manage programs, clients, facility and personnel
Work Ethic: working until the task is complete and done at high level Constant pursuit of best practice!
A desire to continue to grow professionally and personallymainly continuing to learn and increase my skill set and abilities to find better solutions for the on-going questions we need to answer with players or within the organization
Able to use technologies such as force plates to assess and be an influence in programming
Accomplishments
Co-wrote "Force and Power: Maximizing Performance with Velocity Based Training"
My performance department received the top rating in the NBA player survey (Washington Wizards 2023-24 season)
Certification
IYCA Level 1,2 Speed and Agility Specialist – 2010,2011