Aden Wood
Assistant Strength And Conditioning Coach at Portsmouth High School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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RCR for Social/Behav/Ed Researchers
CITI ProgramMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
TIPS Certification
TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures)Jun, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Group 1 (Social Behavioral)
CITI ProgramFeb, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Personal Trainer Certification
American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)Aug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
CPR/AED/First Aid
American Red CrossAug, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Portsmouth High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Strength And Conditioning Coach
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May 2023 - Present
- Co-designed 2 ½ month off-season strength and conditioning program for Highschool football athletes (freshman – seniors) - Coached proper technique and skills related to sports specific activities to result in over 100% improvement in 3 RM lifts on essential compounds (squat, hinge movements and presses) - Rehabbed 15 shoulder injuries, 12 hip injuries and 7 ankle injuries to perform pain free and efficient movements through training modification and one-on-one work alongside a PT Co-designed 2 ½ month off-season strength and conditioning program for Highschool football athletes (freshman – seniors) Show less
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URI Campus Recreation
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Train the Trainer Leader
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Jan 2023 - Present
- Developed and piloted a 6-week educational program for new personal trainers to pass the ISSA exam and become acquainted with the necessary skills and techniques to be phenomenal CPTs- Developed comprehensive study guides, presentations, activities, and synopses of core concepts surrounding anatomy and physiology, advanced training concepts, and principles of training adaptation- Taught 1-2 hour lectures 2x/week to classes of up to 20 new hires- Personally mentored 4 personal trainers answering questions, running though mock sessions, and showing them my own sessions and skills. - Organized 2 workshops with experienced field experts (CPTs/Strength Coaches and Physical Therapists) on advanced skills like fitness assessments, common injury mechanisms and rehabilitation, and performance of core movements such as the hinge, stack, squat, press, pull, and lunge. Show less
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Program Assistant
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Dec 2022 - Present
- Co-managed personal training staff- Helped to grow program staff by 375%- Expanded sub-programs within Personal training to include University Club Sports, involvement with the Kinesiology program research, and helped to pilot and develop additional specialized programs such as Women on Weight, Lifting 101, and Talk to A Trainer seminars- Managed scheduling and oversaw program design and workflow output of 11 employees - Served as a primary resource for expanding skills, growing trainer personalities, and helping trainers learn complex training concepts- Organized and created presentations on staff expectations, growth of new skills, and regular check-ins for staff performance Show less
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F45 Trainer
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Sep 2022 - Present
Leading classes of up to 18 people through an exercise program, administering appropriate exercise modifications, and coaching participants to perform at their best.
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University of Rhode Island
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Personal Trainer
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Restore and Optimize
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Portsmouth, Rhode Island, United States
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Physical Therapy Aide
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May 2023 - Aug 2023
- Coached exercises and mobility work with clients to increase hip, thoracic spine, ankle and rib cage mobility and stability as essential movements to building foundational movement mechanics - Developed skills in determining sources of dysfunction and causes of compensation from static and dynamic passive postural positioning both on a triage table and in essential movements such as gait cycling, hinge movements, and squats. - Learned and conveyed concepts of pain as complex responses in an integrated rehabilitation model of effective recovery - Helped clients to identify pain and where it results from as a source of dysfunction - Supported the working DPT by workshopping ideas for exercise modification and program design. Show less
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Pappas OPT Physical, Sports & Hand Therapy
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United States
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Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
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1 - 100 Employee
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Physical Therapy Aide
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Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
Coordinated daily activities of patients to support them in their individual care programs. Worked with patients from age 14 to 80. Reviewed patient medical history and referral notes from other medical practitioners to understand health problems and suggest appropriate physiotherapy regimen to facilitate movement for daily activities. Performed electrical stimulation, ultrasounds, matrix, and myofascial release to improve patient movement and functions. Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits. Worked with Physical Therapists to provide individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability. Assisted 3 Physical Therapists and 1 Occupational Therapist to initiate different patient care plans in outpatient setting. Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments. Recorded patient status in progress notes and created Therapist SOAP notes Show less
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The Green Grocer
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wellness Buyer
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2022
Co-managed the wellness and supplements department of a natural grocer. Implemented policies to facilitate education of customers and staff on product quality and details. Brokered deals between new companies and expanded scope of coverage into realms of wellness by introducing the stores first all natural/organic over-the-counter product line through buyers agreement with Genexa. Upheld excellent standards for quality of products within the store through rigorous research. Provided premium customer service in consultation of product background, quality, and history of use. Show less
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Education
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University of Rhode Island
Kinesiology, Kinesiology and Exercise Science