Laura Stark
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Certifications / diplomas / degrees:
- Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
- Major Concentration: Applied, Strength and Conditioning
- Minor: Coaching
- NASM, Certified Personal Trainer
Past Coaching Responsibilities:
- Chamber Fitness, Davie, FL, December 2015-September 2016, Sports Performance Coach
-- Design and integrate elements of training to translate into performance with athletes ages 10-25 of all sports and levels
-- Coach group and individual sessions including middle schoolers, Olympic track runner, and NFL Combine and NFL players
- Boost Sports Performance and Physical Therapy, Kansas City, MO, December 2014-December 2015, Sports Performance Trainer
-- Provide individual coaching to athletes ages 5-30 on the turf and in the weight room
-- Develop my own training programs specific to each athlete’s needs from amateur to professional levels
-- Collaborated with other coaches in developing complete athletes in approximately 10 different sports and any skill level
- Student Recreation Center, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO, May 2013-May 2015, Building Supervisor, Weight Room Instructor, TruFit trainer
-- Oversee building and 5 on-shift employees when Rec Center Director is not on premises
-- Mentor other workers through leadership, motivation, and setting examples
-- Operate and explain functions of strength training equipment and cardiovascular training machines
-- Perform Body Composition Assessments to guests using skinfold calipers
-- Assist in implementing a new Risk Management Plan
- CES Performance, Houston, TX, May 2014-August 2014, Intern
-- Shadow and observe experienced performance coaches and past athletes of CES approximately 600 hours
-- Assist in leading training sessions on the turf and in the weight room for athletes of all sports and skill levels
-- Work with elite athletes including NFL players of all positions and a female on the national Puerto Rican Tae Kwon Do team
Current Coaching Responsibilities:
- Stark Strong Performance, Founder, Sports Performance Specialist
September 2016-Present
-- Own and operate Stark Strong Performance
-- Program and coach individuals and groups up to 80 athletes on speed, strength, agility, injury prevention, and recovery
-- Shift model to meet the needs of individuals and entire sports clubs and organizations of any location
-- Paid speaker at conventions including Texas High School Coaches Association Annual Coaching School
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Quote / Mission / Vision Statement:
To provide dedicated athletes quality speed development and injury prevention training; ultimately to systemize a method built on education and purpose that will reap the highest results and translate beyond our athlete's time with us.