Greg Robinson
Lafayette
Summary
Dynamic strength and conditioning professional with extensive experience at Purdue University and other P6 universities, specializing in program design and performance monitoring. Proven ability to enhance athlete performance through data analysis and enthusiastic coaching. Skilled in speed and agility development and fostering strong relationships within athletic departments, ensuring a motivating environment for all athletes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Football Strength and Conditioning
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
01.2023 - Current
- Technology Coordinator
- Internship Coordinator
- In charge of all aspects of Catapult data
- Assists with program design for football
- Knowledge and experience using GPS DataViz, EliteForm, VALD (ForceFrame, NordBoard, ForcePlates)
- On-floor instruction and supervision of the weight training facility for safety, motivation, technique and program adjustments relative to all football student-athletes who utilize the facility
- Build and maintain relationships throughout the athletic department
Assistant Director of Football Strength and Conditioning
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
01.2022 - 01.2023
- In charge of all GPS (STATSports) duties
- Collaborates with athletic training staff daily to program for our long-term modified players
- Assists with program designs for football
- Assists with coaching our intro/developmental players
- Oversee a group of weight gain players by doing breakfast checks, daily snack checkups, etc.
- Uses VBT (tendo units) to help measure bar speed during different phases of the year
- Orders milk products weekly through our contact (Prairie Farms)
- Presents Sports Science portion of program for official visits
- Demonstrates technique for each warm ups, lifts, speed work, and cool down
- Brings enthusiasm to every lift group and practice
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, ST. PAUL
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted with program designs for football
- Assisted with program designs for men’s and women’s basketball
- Wrote all aspects for men’s and women’s golf, women’s lacrosse, and men’s and women’s track & field
- Collaborated with athletic trainers to work with recent injuries and RTP athletes
- Assisted the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with individualized nutrition plans for athletes
- Performs testing and evaluations for assigned sports
- Experience using VBT such as tendo units and PUSH bands to measure athletic performance during lifts
- Oversaw the internship curriculum program
- Demonstrated techniques for Olympic lifts, warmups and cool down
- Assisted sport coaches with PlayerTek to monitor teams’ athletes’ performance during practice
- Brings enthusiasm every day to motivate the athletes
- Continuing to build relationships with university employees
- Became an Advisor for BAU (Black Athletes United)
Personal Training Director
LA FITNESS, EDINA, MN
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed 7 personal trainers through their client lists, mentored and taught new methods of training
- Recruited and trained new personal training counselors (sales)
- Assisted personal trainers with S&C programs for each client
- Trained and welcomed every member for their first workout
Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted with program design for football
- Game day prep for football (sideline, stretching and warmups)
- Assisted in testing and evaluation for football team
- Was responsible for the skill group (DBs and WRs) for position specific work
- Used Zephyr to monitor player’s HR and distance ran during practice
- Coordinated and scheduled spring and fall lifting groups
- Program designed for men’s and women’s cheerleading
- Assisted with volleyball and men’s and women’s track and field
- Demonstrated technique for Olympic lifts, speed and agility work, warm ups and cool downs
Coach/Personal Trainer
MAX SPORTS PERFORMANCE ACADEMY
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Assisted in training and programming for collegiate and high school athletes
- Assisted in training athletes who prep for Collegiate Combine
- Assisted in training athletes who committed to D1 schools
- Personal trained the general population through one-on-one or group training
- Assisted Head Personal Trainer with nutrition for training clients
Intern for Strength and Conditioning
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Assisted in set up for football groups
- Weight room maintenance and nutrition stock
- Studied for CSCS
- Lead two soccer athletes through their workout for the semester
Strength and Conditioning Intern
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
05.2024
- Assisted with VALD ForcePlates during lifts while measuring and video recording multiple jumps
- Took the role of video recording and creating PowerPoints for 3D MAPS (putting players in football shapes/positions in a flexibility/mobility aspect)
- Assisted in demonstrating technique
- Assisted in team warmups and Rookie lift group
- Assisted in breakdown and setup for team lifts
- Organized storage, hydration station, detailing the weightroom
Education
Instructional Technology, MS -
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
07.2020
Health Fitness Specialist, BS -
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
05.2014
Skills
- Program design and data analysis
- Strength training and performance monitoring
- MS Office proficiency
- Agility and speed development
References
- Coach Kiero Small, Director of Football Strength and Conditioning, Purdue University, 410-419-5681
- Coach Jason Veltkamp, Director of Football Strength and Conditioning, Western Kentucky University, 919-624-1584
- Coach Eric Overland, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Concordia University, St. Paul, 507-273-9403
- Coach Jeff Connors, Former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach & Assistant Athletic Director, East Carolina University, 919-314-7714
- Coach De’Vaughn Gordon, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Football, University of Pittsburgh, 304-312-3015
- Coach Ruffin McNeill, Special Assistant to Head Coach, NC State Football, 919-515-7062
- Coach Dan Millington, Former Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach – Football, Nebraska University, 812-240-7990
- Dr. A. Jamale Johnson, Pastor, Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, 910-308-2276
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Training
- Roller Skating
- Gaming
- Grilling
- Boxing
Credentials
- M.S.
- SCCC
- CSCS
Awards And Acknowledgments
- Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association Member, 03/01/21, Present
- African American Performance Coaches Association Member, 01/01/21, Present
- Black Athletes United Advisor, 05/01/20, Present
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Member, 04/01/14, Present
- ECU Football Team Captain, 01/01/14, 01/01/15
- Walked onto ECU Football team, 01/01/11, 01/01/15, Demonstrated dedication, hard work and great work ethic
Timeline
Strength and Conditioning Intern
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
05.2024
Associate Director of Football Strength and Conditioning
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Football Strength and Conditioning
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
01.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, ST. PAUL
01.2020 - 01.2022
Personal Training Director
LA FITNESS, EDINA, MN
09.2018 - 01.2020
Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
08.2016 - 05.2018
Coach/Personal Trainer
MAX SPORTS PERFORMANCE ACADEMY
03.2015 - 03.2016
Intern for Strength and Conditioning
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
01.2014 - 04.2014
Instructional Technology, MS -
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Health Fitness Specialist, BS -
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY