Springfield College

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Springfield College is located in Springfield, Massachusetts and is widely recognized for its contributions to the field of exercise science. Springfield is accredited for developing and placing top professional coaches and trainers at every level of athletics. Springfield offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in sport performance, athletic training, physical therapy and many other health science related divisions. Pride alumni include: Mike Boyle, Mike Woicek (New England Patriots), Rusty Jones (Chicago Bears), Jon Torine (Indianapolis Colts), Doug Jarrow (Chicago Cubs), Todd Wright (University of Texas), Glenn Harris (Boston University), Dan Perlmutter (Duke), Craig Swieton (Davidson), Jodi Nash (UNLV), Amanda Kimball (UConn), Liz Proctor (University of Rhode Island), Becky Kimball (University of Southern Illinois), Christine McComb (Boston College), and many other strength coaches and athletic trainers currently working in MLB, NFL, NHL, and every major conference in NCAA Division I athletics.

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Comment by Sam Leahey on April 14, 2012 at 2:24pm: Springfield College doing work in the Off-Season. Boom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IHvTi2kUXQ

Comment by Ryan Driscoll on January 26, 2012 at 4:03pm

Anyone looking to get into professional baseball? Please see below. I have 4 positions I am looking to fill.

JOB POSTING

POSITION: Strength & Conditioning Coach

LEVEL OF POSITION: Minor League Affiliate TBD

ORGANIZATION: Baltimore Orioles

JOB STATUS: Internship with potential for Full Time

CONTACT PERSON(S): Ryan Driscoll

METHOD OF CONTACT: e-mail: rdriscoll@orioles.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Baltimore Orioles are seeking qualified applicants to join the 2012 Strength and Conditioning Staff. Duties include but are not limited to supervising & implementing all programs, tests, and evaluations of our athletes.

Daily Tasks Involve but are not limited to:

• Leading flexibility and movement prep programs

• Supervising Conditioning and Weight Room Training

• Organizing In-season strength & conditioning programs

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree – Required
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – Preferred
Current CPR and First Aid
Bi-lingual in Spanish – Preferred
Past experience with Olympic Lifts, Sprint and Speed Mechanics, and Core Lifts – Preferred
Video of you performing Olympic Movements, Squats, or Dead Lifts is a plus

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Interviews will begin immediately/ Open until Filled. Please provide a cover letter, resume and references. Video of you performing Olympic Movements, Squats, or Dead Lifts is a plus

Comment by Pat Blackford on January 12, 2012 at 8:29pm: Great work on this webpage Joe!

Comment by Sam Leahey on March 25, 2010 at 4:17pm: Recent SC grad student, Joe Bonyai, has established himself as the Co-Director of Empower Athletic Development in Scarsdale NY. He is responsible for all S&C program design and implementation. CONGRATS!!!

Comment by Margaret Jones on December 21, 2009 at 5:37pm: For anyone going to NSCA Sports Specific Conference, there is a Springfield College social. All are welcome. See information below:
Friday, January 8, 2010
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Hilton Orlando
Room: Lake Down
6001 Destination Parkway
Orlando, FL 32819
thehiltonorlando.com
Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar are available.
Questions? Please contact Dr. Thompson (413-748-3495) or Dave Kiley at the Office of Alumni Relations at 413.748.3868
or via e-mail at alumni@spfldcol.

Comment by Joe Bonyai on April 2, 2009 at 8:23am: On Saturday, April 25, the Springfield College Powerlifting Club will host its 1st Annual "Last Man/Woman Standing" Open Powerlifting Meet.
Participation is open to all Springfield College affiliates, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and family.
The two contested lifts will be the Benchpress and the Deadlift. Each lift will begin with the weight of the bar. The weight will climb continuously until the last competitor for each weightclass performs a successful repetition. Last lifter in each class "standing" is declared winner.
Admission is $5, with proceeds going to support the MA/NH branch of the Alzheimer's Association.

Comment by Joe Bonyai on April 1, 2009 at 7:04pm: ATTN SC GROUP MEMBERS: If you'd like to post something on this page, whether it is a career update, a congratulations, an upcoming event, or anything else, send me a message and I will copy and paste it to the wall immediately.

Comment by Joe Bonyai on March 10, 2009 at 6:21pm: Shauna Hale Forsyth, formerly of SC but now working at Harvard with Strength and Conditioning has successfully defended her thesis entitled : The effects of alternating resistance loads and movement velocities during back squat training on lower body power gains in females. Congrats!!

Comment by Joe Bonyai on February 10, 2009 at 5:58pm: SC will be hosting a strength and conditioning symposium as part of the Alumni College on April 18th. Speakers include Michael Boyle (MBSC), Liz Proctor (URI), and Christine McComb (BC).