Simeon N.

I am in my 7th year as coach/trainer. I have experience working with all age groups. However, my expertise is working with high school athletes. I have been a high school football coach since 2009 and have worked individually with seven athletes; four of which received college scholarships to schools including UC Berkeley and University of Washington. I am currently overseeing the strength and conditioning program at Pinole Valley High School which I took over in August 2014. Prior to my arrival the team won a total of 5 games in two years under the new head coach. In 2014, the team went to the NCS Semifinals with a 7-6 record.
My methods of training include Olympic weightlifting, extensive core work, and tire workouts, among other variations to gain the upper hand in competition.
My credentials include a B.S. Kinesiology, Exercise and Movement Sciences from San Francisco State University, 2013; N.E.S.T.A. certificate, 2014. I interned for City College of San Francisco as an ATC intern. I also was a trainer intern for Revolution Sports in 2013-2014. Worked as a personal trainer for 24 Hour Fitness in 2014. Currently have my number wn clientele as an independent trainer.

References available upon request.

I played high school football for Pinole Valley where I was voted to the All Bay Team by the Oakland Tribune in 2001 at inside linebacker. Went to Sacramento City College and received interest from much of the PAC-10 before suffering near paralysis from the neck down; effectively ending my playing career.
Throughout my coaching career, I have been able to show high school kids where I failed, so that they don't make the same mistakes as I did. I always hope for my athletes to be better and more successful than I was as a high school and college athlete!

First, I start with core. My core workout is comprised of 8 exercises (5 static, 3 ballistic) where the athlete focuses on engaging his/her abs (front and side) as well as their lower back.
Second, we warm up. This warm involves 11 different movements designed to get the blood flowing to loosen up the muscles.
Next is specified training. For example, if I'm training a running back then agility, speed, and body control drills are applied in order to get the maximum explosive from the athlete; enabling him/her to shift direction and accelerate with maximum efficiency.
After specified training is strength training. One's muscles are the tools that every athlete needs to compete. This may involve Olympic Weightlifting (essential to every college athlete, or aspiring college athlete), tire work, battle ropes, etc.
Finally, I stretch the athlete out. Nine different stretches, both passive and active