Michael Salas-Monteil
415-302-9135 - MICHAELSALASMONTEIL@GMAIL.COM
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach who has worked in the private training sector for seven years with
various populations, including professional, collegiate, and tactical athletes. Holds a comprehensive
understanding of the development and implementation of periodized strength and conditioning programs
tailored to improve performance based on individual task demands. Currently a master's student at San José
State University, graduating in May 2024 and holding a BS in Exercise and Fitness from San José State University
and an NSCA-CSCS Certification.
EXPERIENCES:
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING / SPORTS SCIENCE CONTRACTOR, BIOMETRIC INNOVATIVE
OPTIONS PHYSICAL THERAPY, PIEDMONT, CA — OCTOBER 2023-PRESENT
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Communicated with external parties to manage software and technology accounts as well as educate
other team members on the use of aforementioned technology.
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Worked with professional, collegiate, and tactical athletes while managing sports science monitoring
systems.
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Utilized VALD Forceplates to test athletes, prescribe exercises, and manage physical readiness during
the return to sport process.
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Monitored athlete progress using Microsoft Excel and used trend data to advise clinicians and future
actions and directions to approach cases.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH, STRENGTH DEN MV, MILL VALLEY, CA — JANUARY
2022-PRESENT
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Worked with professional, semi-professional, collegiate, and tactical athletes to improve their
performance and prepare them for job demands.
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Developed, and implemented periodized strength and conditioning programs to help athletes meet
goals and when applicable, improve key performance indicators.
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Demonstrated proper exercise technique to ensure safe and effective client sessions.
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Adapted sessions for injured clients by providing modified variations of contraindicated exercises.
415-302-9135 - MICHAELSALASMONTEIL@GMAIL.COM
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Oversaw weight room sessions ensuring a safe training environment for clients by following current
NSCA guidelines for weight room safety.
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Helped clients set, pursue and stay on track to achieve performance-related goals during their
consultations.
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Organized and tracked client progress in google spreadsheets to ensure proper progression of intensity,
load and exercise variations.
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Worked as part of a care team to assist in return to play protocols.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING INTERN, THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY, BERKELEY,
CA — MAY 2023-AUGUST 2023
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Assisted the football strength and conditioning staff in supervising and planning player workouts in the
weight room and on the field to ensure player safety and development.
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Helped supervise and lead return to sport groups
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Conducted player testing using Vald Force Decks and Nord Boards and exported test data into excel
templates.
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Performed set up of Catapult GPS systems, monitored player data during field workouts, and helped in
exporting data.
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Assisted in setting up of the weight-room and field prior to player workouts.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH, RED DOT FITNESS, SAN JOSÉ, CA — 2019-2021
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Performed client assessments to determine current state of physical preparedness as well as any
contraindications related to physical activity.
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Developed and implemented periodized client programming based on current NSCA guidelines
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Led group workout sessions to ensure proper use of equipment and a safe training space for clients.
This included: demonstrating exercise techniques, correcting individual movements, providing
necessary modifications for individual contraindications to movement and pacing the session to ensure
a timely finish.
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Taught and assisted in staff development sessions involving Applied Strength and Conditioning
concepts such as exercise technique and linear vs undulating periodization concepts.
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Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to
maintain a safe and effective working environment.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH , CITY OF MILL VALLEY, MILL VALLEY, CA — 2017-2020
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Designed client programming to improve general physical preparedness in collegiate athletes and
general population clients.
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Followed all professional safety standards and guidelines to maintain a safe training environment. This
was done by leading individuals through proper use of equipment and machines located within the
facility.
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Taught large group training classes focusing on youth strength and conditioning exercises. This course
was periodized based on NSCA recommendations for youth athletes to focus on developing general
physical preparedness.
EDUCATION:
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MS Exercise Physiology– San José State University (Finish May 2024)
Dissertation: A Strength and Conditioning Manual on Developing Strength, Power, Speed, and
Endurance in Elite Athletes
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BS Kinesiology - San José State University
CERTIFICATIONS:
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NSCA-CSCS
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CPR/ AED
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USAW 1
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EXOS-XPS
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FMS Level 1
415-302-9135 - MICHAELSALASMONTEIL@GMAIL.COM