STEVEN PURYEAR
22 Meeker Pl.
Millburn, NJ 07041
973-985-1774 Profitness@comcast.net
SUMMARY:
Seasoned professional with 20 years in the fitness industry
educating, coaching, and motivating children and adults in
achieving their athletic and healthy lifestyle goals.
EXPERIENCE:
Newark Academy HS, Livingston, 2009-Present
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Defensive Coordinator 2012/OL/DL-2010 & 2012 Season
- Work closely with head coaches to design and implement
strength and flexibility programs for all school sports
- Supervise weight room activities
- Strong ability to offer tactful and positive criticism
- Extended ability to instruct the offensive and defensive tactical
skills
- Sound coaching, and leadership skills
PHF Personal Training LLC, Springfield 2008-Present
Owner
- Educate clients on proper exercise technique
- Design and implement exercise programs based on client goals
- Instruct personal training and Pilates staff members on club
philosophy.
Professional Health & Fitness, Short Hills, 1998 – 2008
Owner
- Led nutrition counseling classes for clients
- Develop exercise routines for one-on-one training with clients
based on physical assessment and medical history.
- Manage staff members that include personal trainers, yoga
instructors and Pilates instructors
Cross Training Fitness Studio, Millburn, 1996 – 1998
Head Trainer
- Taught CPR/First Aid certification class to staff members
- Designed programs for clients targeting individualized needs
- Managed staff of 18 personal trainers
Fitness Unlimited Inc., Short Hills, 1994-1996
Owner/Trainer
- Provided in-home personal training
- Evaluated client fitness level
- Developed individualized work-outs to suit client fitness levels
Crespi Carmelite HS, Encino, California 1990-1992
Assistant Football Coach/Special Teams Coordinator
- Instruct Linebackers on proper technique
- Coordinated Special Teams. Increased return yardage
productivity dramatically from previous years
- Designed strength and agility programs for football program
- Implemented study hall program for student athletes
EDUCATION:
Montclair State University
Currently pursuing a MAT in Mathematics
B.A. Physical Education/Adult Fitness Kean University, Summa
Cum Laude, 1994
Athletic Achievements
Arizona State University
- Football Scout Team Player of the Year 1987
Crespi Carmelite HS
- First Team All CIF Big 5 Southern Section Football 86’
- L.A. Times First Team All San Fernando Valley Football 86’
- Daily News First Team All San Fernando Valley Football 86’
- First Team All Del Rey League Football 85’, 86’
- CIF Southern Section Shot Put Champion 87’
- Del Rey League Shot Put Champion 86’, 87