KELVIN A. ACOSTA
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Experienced athletic professional seeking to enhance the athletic performance of youth, collegiate, and professional athletes as a strength and conditioning specialist. EXPERIENCE
MAY 2019 – PRESENT OSKALOOSA, IOWA
Athletic Performance Graduate Assistant, William Penn University
• Prescribe and implement strength and conditioning programs based on sport and team deficiencies.
• Direct all strength and conditioning procedures for men’s wrestling, basketball and co-ed track and field.
• Assist the strength and conditioning coach with the men’s football, baseball, softball, lacrosse and soccer team.
• Assist the strength and conditioning coach with the women’s lacrosse and soccer team.
MAY 2019 – PRESENT NEW SHARON and PELLA, IOWA
Director of Athletic Performance, North Mahaska Junior-Senior School and Pella High School
• Coordinate and direct the entire athletic department’s strength and conditioning program for the fall, winter, spring and summer seasons for both high schools. JANUARY 2016 – DECEMBER 2018 MIAMI, FLORIDA
Performance Coach, Bommarito Performance Systems (BPS)
• Planned and instructed individual and team training sessions to youth, collegiate and professional athletes.
• Built rapport with legal guardians of young athletes and provided feedback on their son/daughter(s) progress and participation in BPS programs. MAY 2016 – JULY 2016 MIAMI, FLORIDA
Strength and Conditioning Program Volunteer, Florida International University
• Served as an assistant strength coach for multiple sport programs under the supervision of Chad Smith, Director of Strength and Conditioning. Primary focus was with the football team.
• Assisted with the preparation and programming of the Fall 2016 sports programs.
• Delivered training sessions to college athletes in a private and team setting. 2
JANAURY 2015 – APRIL 2015 DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS
Football Program, Trinity International University
• Served as an assistant strength coach for the football strength program under the supervision of Cole Bamberger, Strength Coach.
• Created and distributed strength, conditioning, and nutrition programs.
• Enhanced leadership skills while coaching for the program. EDUCATION
MAY 2019 – PRESENT OSKALOOSA, IOWA
Masters of Sports Management, William Penn University
(Expected completion in May 2021)
AUGUST 2013 – DECEMBER 2017 DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS
Bachelor of Arts in Sports Wellness and Management, Trinity International University
• Minor in Business Administration
• Outside/Middle Linebacker for Trinity International University Trojans Football Team CERTIFICATIONS
• American Red Cross Association certifications; Expiration date: 05/29/2021 o Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
o Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Bommarito Performance Systems University Level 1 Workshop
• Pursing Certification of Strength & Conditioning Specialist through NSCA ACTIVITIES
Languages
• English and Spanish
Accomplishments
• During senior year of high school, involved in leading the 2012 Dade Christian High School Football team to its first ever undefeated regular season followed by a state championship appearance.
Skills
• Technical: Microsoft Excel, Teambuilder Software, Brower Timing Systems, PUSH Velocity Based Technology, Tendo Units, and Just Jump System
• Knowledgeable in medical terminology and functional anatomy.
• Athletic equipment: Use of various exercise equipment to enhance athletic performance.
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REFERENCES
1. Spencer Corrao
Performance Coach
Bommarito Performance Systems
18900 NE 25th Ave, Miami, FL 33180
(502) 741- 6629
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2. Jon Haugen, CSCS*D
Head of Strength and Conditioning
IMG Academy
5650 Bollettieri BLVD, Bradenton, FL 34210
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3. Ryan Ho
Director of Athletic Performance
William Penn University
201 W Trueblood Ave, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
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4. Nik Rule
Athletic Director
William Penn University
201 W Trueblood Ave, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 295- 5819
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