Spencer W.

I am currently working as a personal trainer at several fitness facilities, train privately for clients, and do group training and fitness classes as well. I am currently coaching rec sports as well. Below I have listed my education and experience.

B.S. Kinesiology & Movement Studies, San Diego State University, 1997
NASM National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer
Corrective Exercise Specialization cert.
Adult, Child, Infant CPR/Basic First Aid Certified
Specialized wilderness survival training 1997 -2001

COACHING/ PERSONAL TRAINING AND FITNESS EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________________________

Collegiate level Coach, NCAA Division I Coach Novice Crew, San Diego State University, 1995-1996
Rowing Instructor, Mission Bay Aquatic Center 1996
• Teach a group of 24 college students the fundamentals of rowing, compete in races with other colleges.
• Be a leader and example for these team members.
• Develop unique training, team building exercises timing exercises to help build synchronicity and team cohesion.

Personal Trainer 2 fitness facilities in NY
• Establish client/trainer relationship, assess fitness and personal goals and map a plan of action.
• Create training programs for individuals with varying levels of fitness and injury rehabilitation.
• Design and instruct group exercise classes for clubs and privately.
• Prospect for clientele and consult on the need and value of exercise and personal training.

Personal Trainer, Private Group Instruction and Private Clients, 2011-present
Fitness Consultant/Fitness Instructor, Mt. Vernon Heights Congregational Church, June 2013- present
• Provide home based individual training.
• Teach fitness classes for seniors and less mobile clients.
• Teach higher impact classes for weight loss programs.
• Create outdoor based group fitness classes, and highly creative small group training courses.
• Participate in tabling fitness events as needed.

Volunteer Coach, Edgemont 2012-present
• Teach the fundamentals of basketball, soccer to youth.
• Organize and facilitate youth practices.
• Coach league games.

Tennis Instructor, The Sea Ranch Association Tennis Club, Nov 2010- Oct 2011
• Taught private and group sessions for various levels and ages.
• Filmed and reviewed client’s stroke and biomechanics for teaching proper technique.
• Created individual lesson plans to improve fitness and performance.

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS _________________________________________________
NCAA Division I Collegiate Rowing
• Two years competitive collegiate rowing, NCAA Division I national level, San Diego State University.
• Competed in the National Championship Rowing, 3rd Place, Division I, four-man crew.

Soccer
• Competitive participation in soccer through grade school and high school, select leagues of Northern California; three years varsity high school.
• Completed FIFA course for certification as a soccer referee; refereed for three seasons.
• As a senior in high school was selected for 3rd team all league Central California Division.
• As a junior in college made the San Diego State Varsity NCAA Division I soccer team but was unable to compete due to eligibility

Tennis
• Member USPTA
• Quick Start for ten and under tennis course for teaching kids
• 30 years participating in the sport of tennis.
• Competed 4 years varsity tennis H.S., division finalist.
• Received an athletic scholarship for tennis, University of Southern Colorado; competed 2 years NCAA, Division II, Midwest Region, University of Southern Colorado.
• Ranked 25th, Midwest Region, NCAA Division II.

Although sessions can be similar from athlete to athlete they are always customized to the needs of the client and always unique. A client can expect an initial interview and assessment of skill level and fitness level along with the clients specific goals and needs being addressed. After this initial warm up stretch and assessment we start the main body of our training/coaching session and tailor the session to these goals and areas where improvement is needed. Example: Training a soccer player who wishes to improve fitness levels while improving dribbling skills would most likely see a combination practice where first the specific skill is drilled and practiced alone, then the fitness stamina portion addressed, then a combination of the two together. Finishing with a short cool down and stretch.