Director of Sports Performance
Brian Thompson (PhD, ATC, CSCS*D, RSCC*D, FMS)
bathomps@springfieldcollege.edu
(413) 748-3495
Brian Thompson (PhD, ATC, CSCS*D, RSCC*D, FMS) Â is currently the Director of Strength and Conditioning/Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, a Professor of Exercise Science, and the Graduate Strength and Conditioning Program Director at Springfield College where he has worked since 1998. Thompson is responsible for the strength and conditioning program design and implementation for all 26 teams at Springfield College as well as teaching and advising in the Graduate Strength and Conditioning program.
In the spring of 2017, Thompson was awarded the RSCC*E recognition, the highest honor given by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Â
Thompson was presented with the honor at the annual NSCA National Conference.  The current Director of Strength and Conditioning/Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Professor of Exercise Science, and the Graduate Strength and Conditioning Program Director at Springfield College, Thompson was recognized for his expertise and leadership.  To date, Thompson is one of only 88 strength and conditioning coaches in the nation to have received the RSCC*E recognition. Under his direction, Springfield College has produced some of the finest strength and conditioning coaches in the country, with alums coaching in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL, as well at the NCAA Division I, II, and III levels, and in the private sector.Â
Thompson first started working in the field of strength and conditioning in 1987 and has trained athletes at the elementary school, middle school, high school, collegiate, professional, Paralympic and Olympic levels. He has presented and/or conducted strength and conditioning related workshops in Australia, China, Mexico, Taiwan and throughout the United States. Brian received his Bachelor’s degree from Ball State University in Athletic Training and his Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the University of Illinois.
Thompson has been the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Springfield College since the summer of 2010 and a full time faculty member since 1998. He first started working in the field of strength and conditioning in 1992 and has trained athletes at the middle school, high school, collegiate, professional, and olympic levels.Â
Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning
Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant Coaches
Cadin Maynard (
cmaynard3@springfieldcollege.edu)Â | Baseball, Track, Women's Soccer, Women's Basketball
Chris Prizio (
cprizio@springfieldcollege.edu) | Men's Lacrosse, Women's Basketball
Greg Baker (
gbaker3@springfieldcollege.edu) |Â Swimming and Diving, Men's Soccer, Softball, Men's Gymnastics
Griffin Weidler (
gweidler@springfieldcollege.edu) | Field Hockey, Men's Volleyball, Men's Basketball, Track
McKenna Wells (
mwells3@springfieldcollege.edu) | Cross Country, Women's Lacrosse, Men's and Women's Tennis
Sam Crain (
scrain@springfieldcollege.edu) | Football, Women's Gymnastics
Leaders in the Field
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Adam Feit
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Precision Nutrition/Springfield College
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Addison Savela
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The College of New Jersey
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Aimee Pardington
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Providence College
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AJ Levy
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Howard University
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Alex Merrill
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Duke University
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Alex O'Keefe
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Tufts University
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Alex Rosenzweig
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Elements of Motion
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Alison Benz
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Eastern Michigan University
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Alex Sammaras
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Chinese Olympic Committee
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Amanda Kimball
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University of Connecticut
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Amit Vohra
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Towson University
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Andrew Wilson
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University of Colorado-Boulder
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Anthony Morando
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University of Minnesota Deluth
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Andrew Feild
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Miami Dolphins
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Barry Parker
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Shenendoah University
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Ben Butterfield
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Assumption College
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Beth Byron
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West Virginia University
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Bill Anderson
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University of South Carolina
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| Brian Bert |
University of North Florida |
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Brian Hess
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Army West Point
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Brian Jordan
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Authentic Performance Center
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Brooke Skidmore
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Regis University
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Bruce Brazeal
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Athletes, Etc.
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Bryan McGovern
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Binghamton University
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Cameron Ringstead
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Elon University
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Carolyn Stocker
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Springfield College
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Catherine Lass
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Seton Hall University
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Chad Nelson
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Attain Sports Performance
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Chris Boyko
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Amherst College
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Chris Chase
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Memphis Grizzlies
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Chris Desrosiers
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University of Arizona
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Chris Fee
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Sacred Heart University
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Christine McComb
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Emerson College
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CJ DeWet
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Austin Elite Rugby
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Conor Hughes
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Army West Point
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Craig Kitovich
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Total Fitness Equipment |
| Craig Miszewski |
University of California Davis |
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Craig StoddardÂ
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Velocity Sports Performance
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Craig Swieton
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Murry State University
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Dan Buck
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Equinox
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Dan Gregory
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Prentiss Hockey Performance/Research Assistant- UMass Amherst
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| Dan Jaffe |
Army West Point |
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Dan Kopcso
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Tufts University
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Dan Liburd
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Brooklyn Nets
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Dan Nichols
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University of Minnesota
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Dan Vega
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St. Louis Cardinals Organization |
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Dan Perlmutter
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Duke University
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Danielle Spiro
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Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness
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David Albaranes
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University of Illinois
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Dave Williams
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Glendale Raptors
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Doug Jarrow
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Chicago Cubs Organization
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Doug McKenney
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Coach Me Plus
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Elizabeth Proctor
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Be An Athlete Sports Performance
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Eric Ciano
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Buffalo Bills
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Eric Discko
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Anytime Fitness
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Eric McMahon
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Texas Rangers Organization
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Eric Schmitt
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University of California Santa Barbara
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Eric Yuen
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University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)
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Fahd Jindani
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Vanderbilt University
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| Frank Spinelli |
St. Louis Cardinals Organization |
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George Greene
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Stony Brook University
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Glenn CainÂ
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Rutgers University
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Glenn Harris
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Boston University/Advocare
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Greg Carrasquillo
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Nicholls State
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Hal Luther
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Buffalo Bills
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Henry RuggieroÂ
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Real Salt Lake
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James McGuire
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Fitchburg State University
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Jamey Mroz
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JM Peak Performance
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Jared Hatz
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Lebanon Valley College
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Jason Benguche
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Carolina Panthers
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| Jason Polakowski |
Bryant University |
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Jeff Rapp
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Northeastern University
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| Jesse Demers |
Stryker Orthapedics |
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Jessica Prencipe
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Clemson University
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Jim Arthur
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Miami Dolphins
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| Jimmy McGuire |
Average Joe's |
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Joe Forsyth
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University of Hartford
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Joe Lorincz
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New Jersey Devils
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Joe Gilfedder
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Fordham University
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Joe Hudson
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Boston Red Sox
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Joe Van Gilder
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Southern Connecticut State University
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Joel DeMarco
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University of Connecticut
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Joel Reinhardt
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Nicholls State
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John Cena
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Professional Wrestler/Actor
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John Field
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Bucknell University
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Jon maneen
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Conca Sports and Fitness
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John "Linghao" Kong
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Univeristy of North Carolina
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Jon Torine
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Functional Movement Systems
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Joshua Aycock
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Globus Medical/United States Tennis Association
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JT Allaire
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Buffalo Sabres
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Julia Girman
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JG Fitness & Performance
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| Justin Geyer |
University of Colorado |
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Kate Mason
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Rutgers University
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Kelly Dormandy
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Loyola Marymount University
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Katie Newell
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Stony Brook University
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Lauren Brown
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Saint Anslem
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Lori Gleason (Martin)
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Binghamton University
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Lauren Stobbie
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Del Webb Ponte VedraÂ
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Loryssa Sylvia (Simas)
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University of Rhode Island
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Mallory Benard
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University of Central Florida
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Marc Nadeau
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Bartram Trail High School
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Mary Kate Feit (Jones)
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Springfield College
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Matt Edwards
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United States Army
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Matt Dyer
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University of Maine-Fort Kent
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| Maura Bergan |
Springfield College |
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Melissa Boldt`
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Penn State University
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Michael Doscher
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Valdosta State University
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Miachael Harris
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Yale University
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Michael Morgan
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The Citadel
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Michelle Boland
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Northeastern University
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Micahel Steidle
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Kansas City Sporting Soccer
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Michael Ungar
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Unger Nation
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Mike Boyle
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Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning
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Mike Kamal
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Merrimack College
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Mike Poidomani
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MJP Strength and Conditioning
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Mike Potenza
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San Jose Sharks
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Mike Woicek
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Dallas Cowboys
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Molly O'Brien
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Fortius Intitute
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Natalie LaSalle
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Providence College
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Nicoya Benham-Marin
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UMASS Amherst
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Nhat Mai
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Nicholls State
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| Paul DePippo |
DePippo Training Systems |
| Paul Park |
UpFit Training Academy |
| Paul Tusch |
MPower Performance Institute |
| Pete Remmes |
University of Iowa Football |
| Quan Wen |
IMG Academy |
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Rebecca Kimball
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Wellesley College
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| Renee Zernicke |
Future |
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Richard Levy
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Temple University
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Richard Wood
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Virta Healthcare
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Rob Lasorsa
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Hall of Fame Track and Field Coach/Perform Better
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Robert Bouchey
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Continuum Performance- American Internation College
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Robin Amylon
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Boston University
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Russell DeRosa
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Boston College
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Rusty Jones
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Retired after 28 Years in the NFL
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Ryan Crossman
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US Air Force
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Ryosuke Naito
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Baltimore Orioles
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Sam Leahey
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Precision Sport Science
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Sam Kavarsky
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UCLA Football
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Sam Santich
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Springfield College
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Sam Sturgis
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Pure Performance Training
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Sarah Testo
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Keene State College
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Sarah Cahill
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Sarah Cahill Strength
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| Sarah Woodward |
Ralph C. Mahor regional High School |
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Scott Leech
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Merrimack College
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Sean Conaty
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Eastern Michigan University
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Sean Hayes
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Unveristy of Georgia
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Seth Forman
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Advanced Athletic Development
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Shauna Staveley
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Iron Mountain
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Shepard Allen
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The College of Holy Cross
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Spring Silverman
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The Academy of the New Church Girls School
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Simone Morin
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George Washington University
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Thomas Manning
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Chinese Professional Baseball League
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Tim Brady
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Lafayette College
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Tim Caron
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Allegiate
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Tim Mullen
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Harvard University
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Tim Rehm
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Mississippi State University
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Todd Wright
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Philadelphia 76ers
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Tredell Dorsey
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Lane College
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Trevor DorianÂ
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Attain Sports Performance
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| Tyler Shimizu |
University of Alabama-Huntsville |
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William AcSheffrey
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St. John's Preparatory School
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Vincent Cagliostro
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Stony Brook University
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Vic Brown
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Ithaca College
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Zane Pfefferle
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Lyndon State College
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