Donald K.

National Council on Strength and Fitness-Certified Personal Trainer expecting additional degree in Exercise Science in 2014; Capable of developing individualized, sport-specific workout programs for each player; Specializes in goalie, defender and midfield positions.

College Experience:
Washington & Jefferson College Division III Lacrosse Team (Washington, PA) 2009-2013 PAC Champions 2013
• Senior Captain and 4 year starter in Goal (Career save percentage of 61%)
• Effectively created team cohesiveness during coaching change senior year
• Effectively managed communications and conflicts between 30 team members and new coaching staff
• Developed practice plans and all defensive drills for team 2012-2013 • Trained and developed 5 goalies and effectively recruited high school talent
• Two time Nominee for Male Athlete of the Year 2011 and 2012 • Two time Landmark Conference Defensive Player of the Week
• W & J Record-holder for Career Saves (645), Single Season Saves (200), Saves per Game (25) GAA (9.88)
• Honored by Washington & Jefferson by creation of annual “Ran Kirby BrickWall Award” by Athletic Dept. 2013 • Led team to first ever PAC Championship in 2013;
Five plus years coaching at National Goalie School and local premier Club program in Cleveland;

My sessions include use of state of the art technology to allow athletes to immediately visually see proper form and technique for both drills, conditioning and and skills. I integrate speed, agility, footwork, clearing both in and out of the goal to build a complete lacrosse goalie or defender.

I majored in psychology and focus on the mental aspects of the game and building mental strength and confidence in my clients. My coaching experience includes my college Division III team, and high school and middle school athletes. I have excellent rapport with parents and recently coached a U12 team and enjoy working with younger athletes.

As a NCSF-CPT I can focus on enhancing sport performance for each athlete by providing players with a personalized sport specific conditioning program.

Washington & Jefferson College Division III Lacrosse Team (Washington, PA) 2009-2013
• Senior Captain and 4 year starter in Goal (Career save percentage of 61%)
• Two time Nominee for Male Athlete of the Year 2011 and 2012 • Two time Landmark Conference Defensive Player of the Week
• W & J Record-holder for Career Saves (645), Single Season Saves (200), Saves per Game (25) GAA (9.88)
• Honored by Washington & Jefferson by creation of annual “Ran Kirby BrickWall Award” by Athletic Dept. 2013 • Led team to first ever PAC Championship in 2013.
• Effectively created team cohesiveness during coaching change senior year
• Effectively managed communications and conflicts between 30 team members and new coaching staff
• Developed practice plans and all defensive drills for team 2012-2013 • Trained and developed 5 goalies and effectively recruited high school talent.

Prior to College, I played for University School, Cleveland, Ohio and was a member of the 2009 State Championship Team; Also, played for St. Christopher's School and Virginia Elite Lacrosse Team prior to moving to Ohio and playing for Burning River Lacrosse Elite Team.

Session Plans vary based on the skill level of the athlete. Initially, I assess strengths and weaknesses and identify areas of development. I use state of the art technology to provide a visual of proper form, practice form through drills and also focus on sport specific strength and conditioning. Each athlete leaves with a practice plan and other tools to help their development on their own between sessions.