Strength And Conditioning Coach

• Sep 2022 - Present

Selected as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the NGU tennis team while also working as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the men’s volleyball team, men’s lacrosse team, softball team, and track team. ●Created and implemented advanced training program for the tennis team, targeting rotational power development, shoulder strength/mobility, quickness, and proper energy system conditioning. Coached athletes through new technique-based movement patterns to enable maximum physical capability on the court. ●Worked directly with the sprinters and jumpers on the track team to enhance lower body power output while focusing on the flexibility and mobility of each athlete in the process. ●Coached athletes through off-season training programs specifically designed for strength, speed, power enhancement, and injury prevention. Ensured the technical proficiency of each athlete through numerous exercises. Show less

Sports Performance Coach/Personal Trainer

• Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

Worked with local club teams, teaching and developing strength and speed fundamentals. Designed highly effective training programs for athletes of all ages and sports. ●Guided athletes through proper technique on all exercises, from basic bench press to advanced Olympic lifts. Taught proper spotting techniques to ensure safety. Educated athletes on what each exercise in a training program is designed to develop; how a particular exercise leads to enhanced speed, power, strength, or flexibility; and why that translates to becoming better at their sport. ●Evaluated individual athletes with the goal of discovering any physical deficiencies (poor flexibility, inefficient movement patterns, bilateral deficit, poor muscle activation, improper core stability) to determine proper training program. Monitored each athlete’s progress and made necessary program adjustments to ensure goal achievement. ●Used knowledge of individual sports to determine how to properly train the appropriate biological energy system(s) of each athlete depending on their sport. Utilized knowledge of resistance training and biomechanics to create sport-specific training programs to maximize athletic potential. Show less

Business Financial Manager

• Jun 2018 - Dec 2021

Certified Personal Trainer/Post Rehabilitative Exercise Specialist - Sole Proprietor

• Jul 2012 - Jun 2018

Advanced the skills of athletes, focusing on technique, strength, speed, quickness, proprioception, flexibility, and mobility, enabling them to reach their athletic potential. ●Used screening techniques to analyze body composition, joint stability/mobility, past injuries in relation to current body mechanics, muscular strength, cardiovascular conditioning level, medical history, and diet to determine the appropriate programs to implement (including sports performance and post rehabilitation). ●Developed a range of strength programs, progressing from beginner high school to advanced collegiate athletes with professional aspirations. Introduced beginner athletes to proper technique and form, and educated them on weight training benefits. Guided them from basic knowledge and implementation, to personalized and sport-specific training. Utilized progression-based model to enhance the strength and power of advanced athletes, causing them to achieve optimal performance levels. ●Instructed athletes on proper running mechanics. Crafted plyometric programs and sport-specific speed and quickness drills, with the goal of maximizing an athlete’s acceleration and velocity. Worked especially with football and baseball players in 40- and 60-yard dash preparation, focusing on increasing the stride length and frequency of each athlete, with measurable success. ●Devised golf performance programs for several members of local country club, emphasizing flexibility and joint specific mobility. Engineered routines for numerous tennis players to improve their rotational power, quickness, and cardiovascular conditioning levels. Show less

In-Home Personal Trainer - Sole Proprietor

• Feb 2010 - Jul 2012

Formed own business with the objective of using athletic enhancement background, fitness/wellness expertise, and business management principles to coach a variety of clients toward achieving their athletic and fitness goals. ●Worked with clients of varying ages, ethnicities, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Coached clients through carefully crafted fitness programs. Addressed any physical or psychological barriers identified and implemented plans that would best equip the athlete to deal with those hurdles proactively. Encouraged clients to become intrinsically motivated while working toward both their short and long term fitness goals. ●Constructed strength and power workout plan designed to enhance explosiveness, which led to one of my trainees becoming a DIII All-American in basketball. Show less

Personal Training Departmental Director

• Feb 2007 - Jan 2010

Recommended by Regional Manager to create and develop personal training department for newly franchised Gold’s Gym. Managed and mentored staff of 12-15 employees daily, while maintaining an average of 25-30 client hours weekly. Refined training techniques and program-building skills.●Helped clients achieve fitness goals through detailed wellness programs, nutritional guidance, and motivational techniques. Worked with wide array of clientele goals and conditions including weight loss, osteoporosis, post-rehabilitation for shoulder and knee surgery, strength gain, increasing flexibility, triathlon training, managing diabetes, and post-stroke rehabilitation.●Set organizational policies and procedures for the department and ensured compliance through direct, open communication with employees. Cultivated an organizational culture of continued learning through instructional meetings and group collaboration with an open exchange of ideas, leading to the increased skill development of each employee.●Coordinated special events, such as the annual Gold’s Gym Challenge and Lift for a Cure with the intention of promoting member unity, motivating members to achieve a healthy lifestyle, and creating interpersonal relationships between the personal training staff and the gym members. ●Set departmental financial goals based on analytical application of historical sales data as well as seasonal variations. Within the first 15 months, became one of the top-earning Gold’s Gym personal training departments in the state of Maryland. Show less

Personal Trainer

• Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

Began personal training career, including individual assessments with corresponding programs, weight training, athletic enhancement, aerobic conditioning, nutritional counseling, wellness advisement, and motivational coaching.●Conducted fitness assessments for new members, which included weight and body fat analysis. Led members through basic circuit training workouts and helped them acclimate to the equipment within the gym. Provided nutritional guidance to new members based on their goals and physical conditions.●Created and implemented goal-specific programs based on varied client needs and fitness levels. ●Analyzed, and implemented techniques to become a well-rounded trainer. Learned to work in a one-on-one situation with clients as well as develop team unity skills with the rest of the department. ●Consistently the highest performing trainer in the area of sales. Acquired strong ability to adapt to an ever-changing social environment based on each individual client. Show less