Richard L. Hoffman
1223 Moody Ridge Road
Vincent OH 45784
740-989-2650
rhoffman@windstream.net
EDUCATION
 Kent State University, Kent, OH
Additional graduate study, Exercise Physiology graduate program. Summer 1996.
 Miami University, Oxford, OH
M.S. Exercise Science, August 1993
Thesis: The Effects of Six Weeks of Different Training Frequencies at the Ventilatory Threshold on Performance
in Trained Distance Runners.
 Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, WV
B.S. Cum Laude, Exercise Science, minor Chemistry, May 1990.
CERTIFICATIONS
 American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Health and Fitness Instructor, June 1996
 CPR/First Aid Certified
 Bloodborne Pathogens Handling
 Chemical Hygiene
 Human Subjects (CITI) certification
 United States of America Track & Field (USATF) Level I certified Track & Field Coach
SKILLS
 Manuscript writing and preparation
 Grant writing experience through NIH, American College of Sports Medicine, and other entities
 Notable program and event coordination experience involving hundreds of participants
 Successfully coordinated $430,000 federal grant to increase physical activity and health & wellness knowledge
 Successful budget management experience including developing Excel spreadsheets to manage data
 Proficient in several computer applications including Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, & FrontPage
 Website development and editing
 Newsletter development and writing experience
 Highly organized and detail oriented
 Highly experienced in exercise testing and prescription for all exercise populations, including:
 Ultrasound imaging, Isokinetic muscle testing
 Electromyography studies including electrical stimulation techniques
 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
 Arterial Stiffness, Pulse Wave Velocity, Photoplethysmyography studies
 Prothrombin time/blood clotting assessements via finger stick
 EKG, blood pressure, and VO2 measurement including submaximal and maximal stress testing
 Skinfold measurements, underwater weighing
 Reflotron blood cholesterol measurements, and cholesterol education
 Heart rate monitor useage and data collection and analysis
 Health risk appraisal and counseling
 Well-versed in ACSM guidelines for testing and prescription
 Accomplished at developing and administrating testing protocols, programs & activities independently
 Conducted class preparation and classroom lectures in wellness and exercise
 Knowledgeable of a variety of exercise techniques, methods, and equipment modes
 Significant knowledge and experience working on facility design and planning and equipment purchasing
EXPERIENCE
 Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Institute for Neuromusculoskeletal Research,
Neuromuscular Physiology Laboratory, Research Assistant, 2007 - present.
 Edited and updated Instititute website
 Assisted in research design and protocol development
 Coordinated subject payment and record keeping
 Written several IRB applications
 Designed and produced newsletter for Institute for Neuromusculoskeletal Research
 Laboratory techniques utilized include:
 Electrical stimulation for assessment of H-reflex and Mmax
 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to assess motor evoked potentials
 Blood flow restricted exercise protocols
 Photoplethysmography
 Brachial ankle index
 Ultrasound imaging
 Arterial stiffness
 Isokinetic and isotonic muscle strength testing using Biodex
 Metaboreflex
 Central activation assessments
 Acqknowledge software
 Developed and collected all data associated with research studies
 Performed statistical analyses
 Warren Local School District, Vincent OH
Head Boy’s and Girl’s Cross Country Coach, 2007 – present
 Southeast Ohio Track Coaches Association Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year, 2007.
 Coached 2 runners to top 10 finishes at state meet
 Boy’s team won District Championship, 3rd at Regional Championship, and 9th in State Championship
 Project Coordinator, Physical Education Progress Grant, 2006 – 2007.
 Coordinated and managed all aspects of a $430,000 federal grant
 Wrote comprehensive Strategic Plan to organize designated programs, projects, and services
 Ensure compliance with all mandated federal guidelines
 Develop and implement protocols for collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data
 Evaluate and implement software package(s) and technology and train teachers on their utilization
 Hire and coordinate personnel to present health and wellness education in classrooms
 Develop and implement programs to increase physical activity among students and staff
 Order equipment as needed to promote physical activity and education
 Planned and coordinated the "Ohio Conference on Physical Education Standards"
 Concentra Medical Services, Pittsburgh PA
Exercise Physiology and ADAPT Specialist, 2005 – 2006.
 Observe, assess, and correct biomechanics of UPS delivery personnel
 Provide ancillary wellness advice to employees
 Provide detailed reports to Concentra, UPS, and the driver of observations and recommendations
 Marietta College, Marietta, OH
Head Coach, Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field, 2001 – 2003.
 Initiated both cross country and outdoor and indoor track & field program
 Member of committees for indoor and outdoor track and recreation facility renovation
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Member of committee that recommended equipment purchases for fitness center ($100,000+)
Developed and administrated yearly budgets ($42,000), travel plans, and equipment purchases
Collaborated with department personnel to develop risk management protocols for new facility
Developed recruiting materials and newsletters and conducted campus visits and Open Houses
Successfully coordinated and conducted cross country invitational involving 250+ athletes
Established mentor programs for incoming students
Established an academic roundtable addressing:
 overall health, lifestyle, and wellness issues
 academic resources, staffing, and academic policies
 study and time management skills
Conducted regular lectures on sports nutrition, training, and psychological preparation with team
Developed ACCESS database to manage recruiting and produce individualized mass mailings
Developed EXCEL spreadsheet for producing training schedules from entered physiological data
Supervised work-study students
Prepared and oversaw all conditioning programs for all team members
Assisted in developing training protocols for softball and men’s basketball programs
Classes taught: Concepts of Fitness, Stress Management, Exercise Physiology, Aerobic Running
 Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, Erie, PA
Head Coach, Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field, 1998 – 2001.
 Initiated both outdoor and indoor track & field program
 Coordinated spring trip for track and field team to Florida, including fundraising $30,000
 Planned and hosted first ever Cross Country camp at Penn State Behrend (1999 & 2000)
 Expanded home cross country meet from 3 teams to 17 teams and initiated high school meet
 Initiated 24 hour relay to benefit Habitat for Humanity and cross country program
 Developed and produce a quarterly program newsletter to send to all parents, alumni, and recruits
 Named AMCC Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year, 1998 & 2000
 Coached men's cross country team to AMCC Championship in 2000 and 2nd place in 1998 & 1999
 Coached women's cross country team to 3 consecutive 2nd place finishes in AMCC
 Expanded women’s cross country team from no members in 1998 to 12 members in 2001
 Coached 23 All-Conference, 1 All-Region, 10 Academic All-American athletes, 5 ECAC Track &
 Field qualifiers, and 3 Women's Academic All-American teams
 Classes taught: Values in Health, Jogging, and Strength Training
 Hiram College, Hiram, OH (concurrent with Lorain County Community College)
Head Coach, Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field, 1997 - 1998.
 Coached 8 All-Conference athletes, 1 Academic All-American, 8 school records
 Actively coached all distance runners, field events, and oversaw sprinters and hurdlers
 Made initial contact with over 2000 student-athletes between August 1997 and May 1998
 Developed and produce a quarterly program newsletter to send to all parents, alumni, and recruits
 Successfully coordinated and conducted home cross country invitational
 Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH
Industrial Fitness Advisor @ Ford Motor Company, 1994 - 1998.
 Received MERIT I (highest) performance review for program enhancing tasks & projects 1995-98
 Proven ability to coordinate and conduct exercise testing according to ACSM guidelines
 Expeditiously developed and oversaw exercise prescriptions for 70% of all members
 Positively interacted with members and provided preventive health advice
 Developed and implemented ideas for increasing member retention and member programming
 Conceived and directed first ever Lorain County Community College Running Camp for youth
 Adjunct Faculty, Department of HPER, 1994 - 1995.
 Instructor: PE 150 Individual Exercise class, instructed adults in college fitness center
 Monitored students and clients according to departmental policies and proper exercise principles
 Miami University, Oxford, OH
Graduate Assistant, Fitness & Health Enhancement Program, 1992 - 1993.
 Excellent record of coordinating & conducting exercise testing, fitness and health risk appraisals
 Successfully trained graduate/undergraduate students in exercise testing techniques
 Supported faculty director of program in research activities, teaching and administrative details
 Performed exercise testing, cholesterol testing, lactate analysis and DNA and protein testing
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 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of PHS, 1991- 1992.
 Earned high ratings for teaching of weight training & individual exercise classes
 Independently developed lesson plans, exams, and assignments
 Improved student's understanding of common issues related to exercise and health issues
 Developed informational manuals to utilize in weight training & individual exercise classes
 Member of the Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies Graduate Student Committee
 Cameron High School, Cameron, WV
Assistant Coach, Varsity Girls Track, 1991.
 Improved abilities of sprinters, hurdlers, and field events
 Actively involved in developing overall meet strategy and competition assignments
 West Liberty State College, West Liberty, WV
Head Coach, Men's & Women's Cross Country, 1990 - 1991.
 Effectively managed training and competitions
 Prepared and administered yearly budget
 Developed recruiting materials and actively promoted program to prospective student-athletes
PUBLICATIONS
Published
 Hoffman, Richard L. The Effects of Training at the Ventilatory Threshold on the Ventilatory Threshold and
Performance in Trained Distance Runners.” The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 13(2): 118-123.
 Umbel, JD, RL Hoffman, DJ Dearth, GS Chleboun, TM Manini and BC Clark. Delayed onset muscle soreness
induced by low-load blood flow restricted exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 107(6): 687-695,
2009.
 Clark, BC, TM Manini, RL Hoffman and DW Russ. Restoration of muscle strength following 3-weeks of cast
immobilization is suppressed in women compared to men. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
90(1): 178-180, 2009.
 Clark, BC, RL Hoffman and DW Russ. Immobilization-induced increases in fatigue resistance is not explained by
changes in the muscle metaboreflex. Muscle and Nerve. 38(5): 1466-1473, 2008.
 Clark, BC, LC Issac, JL Lane, LA Damron and RL Hoffman. Neuromuscular plasticity during and following 3weeks of human forearm cast immobilization. Journal of Applied Physiology. 105: 868-878, 2008.
 Damron, LA, RL Hoffman, DJ Dearth and BC Clark. Quantification of the corticospinal silent period evoked via
transcranial magnetic stimulation. Journal of Neuroscience Methods. 173: 121-128, 2008.
 Clark, BC, MR Kushnick, RL Hoffman, PS Williams, MR Kushnick, M Guilders and TM Manini. Physiologic and
functional adaptations to low-intensity blood flow restricted resistance exercise training and high-intensity
resistance exercise training.
 Dearth DJ, Umbel J, Hoffman RL, Russ DW, Wilson TE, Clark BC. Men and women exhibit a similar time to task
failure for a sustained, submaximal elbow extensor contraction. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2009 Dec 19.
 Clark, BC, JL Taylor, DJ Dearth, RL Hoffman and JS Thomas. Cast immobilization increases long-interval
intracortical inhibition. Muscle & Nerve.
Manuscripts Under Review
 McGinley, M, RL Hoffman, DR Russ, JS Thomas and BC Clark. Older adults exhibit more intracortical inhibition
and less intracortical facilitation than young adults.
Published Abstracts
 Clark, BC, JL Taylor, DJ Dearth, RL Hoffman and JS Thomas. State-dependent adaptations in cortical excitability
following 3 weeks of cast immobilization. Physical Therapy. In Press.
 Damron, LA, DJ Dearth, JS Thomas, JL Taylor, RL Hoffman and BC Clark. Cast immobilization decreases
central activation, increases spinal excitability and reduces Ia synaptic transmission. Physical Therapy. In Press.
(Selected for Gossman Research Symposium at the 2009 APTA CSM Meeting).
 McGinley, MP, RL Hoffman, DW Russ, JS Thomas and BC Clark. Older adults exhibit more intracortical inhibition
and less intracortical facilitation than young adults. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. In Press.
 Dearth, DJ, JD Umbel, RL Hoffman, DW Russ, T Wilson and BC Clark. Influence of fatigue-induced muscle
afferent stimulation on motor evoked potentials. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 41(5): 2462, 2009.
 Umbel, JD, RL Hoffman, DJ Dearth, GS Chleboun, TM Manini and BC Clark. Effect of blood flow restricted
exercise on delayed onset muscle soreness. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 41(5): 1821, 2009.
 Clark, BC, RL Hoffman and DW Russ. Immobilization-induced increases in fatigue resistance is not explained by
changes in the muscle metaboreflex. The Physiologist. 51(6): 65: 29.1, 2008.
 Clark, BC, TM Manini, RL Hoffman and DW Russ. Restoration of muscle strength following 3-weeks of cast
immobilization is suppressed in women compared to men. The Physiologist. 51(6): 46: 17.1, 2008.
 Clark, BC, TM Manini, M Guiler, PS Williams, RL Hoffman and MR Kushnick. Relative safety and efficacy of
blood flow restricted exercise. The Physiologist. 51(6): 31: 4.2, 2008.
 Clark, BC, LC Issac, JL Lane, RL Hoffman. Temporal changes in corticospinal excitability with 21-days of forearm
immobilization. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 40(5): S2372, 2008.
 Clark, BC, DJ Dearth, RL Hoffman and LA Damron. Quantification of the cortical silent period evoked via
transcranial magnetic brain stimulation. The Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental
Biology (FASEB Journal). 317: 946.5, 2008.
HONORS
 Minnick-McCoy Health/PE Academic Award
 NAIA Academic All-American Cross Country
 WVIAC All-Conference Cross Country
 Davis & Elkins Academic Department Scholar Award
 NAIA District 28 All-District Cross Country
 Jennings Randolph Leadership Program Award.
PRESENTATIONS
 Strength Training for Distance Runners. The WV Cross Country Coaches Association, 12/13/1997.
 Developing Sprint Speed. Marietta College Baseball Team. January 2002.
 Methods of Training for Enhanced Aerobic Performance. Guest lecturer, Sports Medicine 394: Strength and
Conditioning, Marietta College. Todd Foraker, instructor. March 2002.