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Strength and Conditioning Coach Kevin Williamson

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Strength and Conditioning Coach

Kevin Williamson

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Overview

• According to Human Kinetics, a strength and conditioning coach is a fitness and physical performance professional who designs exercise programs dedicated specifically to improve performance in athletic competitors.

• Strength coaches aid in prevention of athletic injury and movement efficiency of exercises within specific sports.

• Such sports performance professionals can be found in all levels of athletics from the private sector to high school, collegiate, and professional sports.

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History

• The coaching field of Strength and Conditioning in the United States has evolved insurmountably over the last thirty years

• Strength and Conditioning came about by the acts of former athletes, usually football players, teaching football players how to improve performance

• At the collegiate level, strength coaches now work with athletes from all sports.

• Strength and Conditioning coaches were initially the “experts” only in strength, however, as research has evolved so has this single component focus

• The ultimate goal of the professional are seen to be:• Developing physical resilient athletes who withstand against injury• Improving the expression of maximal power and sport specific speed• Improving ability to maintain optimal levels of performance

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Important Criteria

• It is important that a fitness professional and strength and conditioning coach knows the science• It is critical to know what exercises get desired performance

results• A strength and conditioning coach has to lead

effectively, be well spoken, and motivating• Necessary credentials:

• Degrees in Kinesiology or health related field.• CSCS, CSCCa, and/or USAW certification

• A coach must have a high level of interpersonal skills• Organization and attention to detail is also key

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Graduate Programs

• Colorado State University• Master of Science in Health and Exercise Science• Minimum GMAT Score of 600• Requirements

• 3 Letters of Recommendation• Written Statement of Purpose

• Coursework Only, No Thesis (Plan C)• Texas A&M University

• Master of Science in Business• Candidates must have a non-business bachelor’s degree from an

accredited university• Prerequisite courses (A or B in the following)

• Math through calculus• Microeconomics• Macroeconomics• Statistics including regression analysis

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Why?

• It is critical as a professional and a leader to be knowledgeable • Science of sport performance must be thoroughly

understood. In combination though, there is also an elaborate component of business such as facility requirements, budget management, and so forth.

• I am a prime candidate for these programs because of my previous coursework as well as my current work experience

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Job: Collegiate & Professional Strength & Conditioning Coach

• Title: Assistant Athletic Performance Coach• Average entry level salary: $37,000+/year

• Job Requirements:• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Physical

Education or related field • Certification in Strength and Conditioning (CSCCa, CSCS,

USAW) and minimum of one year as a full time strength and conditioning coach

• CPR/First Aid Certification required • The candidate must also possess strong organizational

and communications skills

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Job: Collegiate & Professional Strength & Conditioning Coach

• Job Experience Preferred:• Programming and delivery of strength, power training,

speed, agility, movement assessing, and regenerative sessions

• Leadership experience• A Master's degree in Kinesiology or other sports related

field• Experience with functional and cardiorespiratory testing

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Growth Potential and Salary

• Director of Athletic Performance• Average Annual Salary• $55,000+

• High Growth Potential• There is an average increase of $7,000-

$9,000 for mid-career (5-10 years) to experienced (10-20 years) strength and conditioning coaches.• There is an expected growth of 5,400 jobs from 2012-2022

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Skills and Qualities

• I possess many qualities that aid in my ability of being a successful Strength and Conditioning Coach.• I love to teach, help people, and develop personal relationships

• I have experience as a player and a coach and I am very passionate about it

• I do not shy away from hard work or the hours needed to grow and be better

• I have always taken special interest in the science aspect of sport performance and strength programming

• I have majored and graduated in Public Health Science and I have an Associates in Kinesiology; I have spent time learning the human body in the context that applies to being a strength coach.

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O*Net Profiler Results

• What is O*Net?• O*Net helps in finding out what one’s interests are and how they

relate to the world of work. • Social

• I am sincerely altruistic. With social interest, I like working with others to help them learn and grow. I like teaching, giving advice, and helping and being of service to people.

• Enterprising• My interest are in starting up and carrying out business projects.

With an interest in enterprise I like to lead, make decisions, and take risk for profits.

• Conventional• Having a business mind and enterprising interest, it calls for

calculated risk taking. However, I also like structure and routine. I prefer working with information and paying attention to details.

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Conclusion

• I believe that I possess the skills and experience necessary to be a successful strength and conditioning coach.• My O*Net profiler suggested that my personality

is related to the demands of this career which will aid me in achieving the success I wish to have in this field. • I am excited and encouraged about the research

on this career.

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Citations

• "Athletic Trainers and Exercise Physiologists." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, n.d. Web. 29 Aug. 2015. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/athletic-trainers-and-exercise-physiologists.htm#tab-1.

• "Strength and Conditioning Coach-- Helping Others to Improve Their Fitness." Human-kinetics. Human Kinetics, n.d. Web. 29 Aug. 2015. http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/strength-and-conditioning-coach.

• Peterson, Clay. "The University of Iowa Strength & Conditioning." Strength and Conditioning: History and Overview of the Field. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Aug. 2015. http://strength.sports.uiowa.edu/article/strength-and-conditioning-history-and-overview-field

• "Master of Science, Kinesiology, Coaching Education Emphasis (ONLINE)."Master of Science, Kinesiology, Coaching Education Emphasis (ONLINE). N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Aug. 2015. http://cogs.georgiasouthern.edu/admission/all-graduate-programs/gradprogramsbycollege/atheletics-programs/master-of-science-coaching-education/.

• "O*NET Interest Profiler at My Next Move." O*NET Interest Profiler at My Next Move. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Aug. 2015. http://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip.