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A life-long athletics enthusiast and involved in multiple sports during my youth, I developed a keen interest in the field of strength and conditioning training to maximize the athletic potential of any and every individual.Before receiving a Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology, I was awarded a year-long student assistantship by the National Strength and Conditioning Association to work with the strength and conditioning staff at the United States Air Force Academy. During my time there, I was exposed to some of the most advanced and cutting-edge training techniques in the country. In addition to gaining valuable instruction from the world-class staff, I had the responsibility of designing and overseeing the year-round training program for the Women’s Gymnastics team while assisting with all other sports teams including football, basketball, baseball, track and field, soccer, water polo, tennis, volleyball, and hockey.With over 10 years of one-on-one and sport team personal training, I hold widely recognized certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Combining advanced technical knowledge and elite-level training experience with a down to earth relational style of training, I provide a professional training environment that will achieve any personal goal my clients choose to set.Specialties:• Increasing overall athleticism (strength, power, speed, and agility)• Maximizing sport-specific strength and power via core training and integration• Developing cardiovascular endurance through multiple energy system training• Achieving peak performance during the sport season using periodized training• Improving sport-specific balance, flexibility, and stability to reduce injury risk