Darren Young
Joondalup,WA
Summary
Knowledgeable Coach. Proven ability to motivate individuals and teams, leading to significant performance improvements. Demonstrated effective communication and strategic planning skills in various coaching environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner & Head Coach
Efficient Performance
12.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Reduced player injury rates with the implementation of tailored warm-up routines and strength conditioning exercises.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing athletes with constructive feedback and setting clear goals for improvement.
Strength & Conditioning Intern
University of California State
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Los Angeles, USA
- Conducted group of warm-ups with up to 30 athletes autonomously and efficiently demonstrating coaching assertiveness and control
- Co-ordinated and coached highly organised resistance training, sprint and energy system development sessions with individual athletes and teams
- As a part of team, carried out daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties to maintain facility to upkeep the highest standard
- Gained proficiency in various pieces of sports technology including timing gates, force plates, push bands and heart rate monitoring
- Los Angeles, USA
Senior Strength & Conditioning Intern
Liverpool John Moore’s University
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Independently worked with two university athletes for the entire academic year (low distance swimmer & boxer)
- Conducted comprehensive needs analysis on both athletes in order to inform a training program to suit their current needs
- Developed, implemented and modified when necessary in periodized fashion numerous training cycles throughout the year
- Supervised and mentored junior interns while they coached various sports teams, provided them feedback on their coaching technique and exercise execution
S&C Coach & Personal Trainer
Advance Sports Performance Ireland
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Dealt with a wide range of local athletes and teams from various sports including GAA, Rugby, Kickboxing, Football and two para athletes.
- Delivered individual and group S&C and personal training sessions on a weekly basis.
- Conducted performance testing to monitor strength, power, speed, endurance and body composition.
- Helped to coordinate pitch training sessions and pre match warm-ups with a local GAA football team.
Education
Master of Science - Strength & Conditioning
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool L3 5AH, United Kingdom.01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Sport Science & Health
Dublin City University
Glasnevin, Dublin 901.2018
EQF Level 5 - Laboratory Techniques
Greenhills College of Further Education
Limekiln Ave, Walkinstown, Dublin 12.01.2014
Skills
- Effective cueing & language use
- Motivational leadership style
- Managing large groups
- Critical appraisal & reviewing
- Research & analytical ability
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- MS office
Certification
Personal Trainer EQF Level 4,
Gym Instructor EQF Level 3,
Kettlebell Instructor Course Level 3,
TRX Suspension Training,
Phase 1 Strength & Conditioning,
Weight Lifting Level 1 Assistant Coach,
Precision Nutrition Level 1.
References
- Barry Prenderville, Sports Development Officer, Maynooth University, Barry.JR.Prenderville@mu.ie
- Brian Gunnery, Owner, Body Workshop Gym, bodyworkshopgym@gmail.com
Timeline
Owner & Head Coach
Efficient Performance
12.2020 - Current
Strength & Conditioning Intern
University of California State
07.2019 - 08.2019
Senior Strength & Conditioning Intern
Liverpool John Moore’s University
09.2018 - 05.2019
S&C Coach & Personal Trainer
Advance Sports Performance Ireland
01.2017 - 08.2017
Personal Trainer EQF Level 4,
Gym Instructor EQF Level 3,
Kettlebell Instructor Course Level 3,
TRX Suspension Training,
Phase 1 Strength & Conditioning,
Weight Lifting Level 1 Assistant Coach,
Precision Nutrition Level 1.
Master of Science - Strength & Conditioning
Liverpool John Moores University
Bachelor of Science - Sport Science & Health
Dublin City University
EQF Level 5 - Laboratory Techniques
Greenhills College of Further Education
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