Russ Buller

Communicate daily with MLB organizations about the development and well-being of players
Lead off-season sports performance and nutrition programs for MLB and MiLB players.
Present information to prospective athletes
Manage and lead MLB prospects testing and evaluation combines
Provide consultation and support to remote athletes both in-season and off-season

Lead and supervise four different facilities and sports performance staff for all 16 Men's and Women's athletic
teams (350 student-athletes,12 staff members, volunteer, and graduate assistant programs) which include:
Football, Baseball, Tennis, Track and Field, Basketball, Cross-Country, Court, and Sand Volleyball, Golf, Bowling and
Swimming and Diving
Head Football speed and conditioning coach
Head Baseball & Women's Basketball sports performance coach
Develop and supervise graduate assistant and internship programs
Successfully manage strategic projects and successfully achieved the project scheduled goals including three new
weight room facility builds
Develop and manage nutritional needs for all student-athletes including the development of The Peak
Performance Athletic Training Table and Athlete Fueling Stations around campus
Provide and develop nutritional meals for sports teams pre and post-competition
Present information to prospective NCAA recruits
Member of the Tulane Athletic Care Team (TACT)
Created policies and procedures related to athletics operations to ensure compliance with state and federal laws
and NCAA regulations.
Negotiated contracts with vendors providing services or supplies related to the athletic program.
Participated in meetings or conferences related to athletics administration topics.
Resolved conflicts between coaches or players in a timely manner while preserving morale within the team
environment.
Conducted recruitment of student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules and guidelines.

Develop and implement in-season and off-season strength and conditioning programs
Lead pre and post-game warm-up and workout routines
Coordinate with the sports medicine staff to implement rehabilitation and reconditioning programs for injured
players
Manage nutritional and supplement programs for players
Assessed individual performance needs and established goals based on those assessments

Lived and trained at the USA Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA from 2000-2008. Traveled the world competing representing the USA and multiple companies including Asics, Red Bull, Oakley, Home Depot, Bowflex Fitness, and others. Retired in 2008 after injury and placing as 1st alternate for the 2008 USA Olympic Team.

• Promoted the importance of sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork both on and off the field to uphold the reputation of the organization.
• Improved team performance by consistently demonstrating leadership and strong work ethic during practices and games.

• Worked in the Olympic Job Program and represented Home Depot for many public engagements. During the off-season, I worked in lumber directly with contractors and their orders/projects.
• Increased lumber sales by providing excellent customer service and in-depth product knowledge.
• Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized sales floor, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
• Assisted customers with selecting the appropriate lumber for their projects, resulting in increased satisfaction and repeat business.

Worked for under my father and uncles learning the trade and focused on carpentry at the time.

I did take two years on Carpentry in high school with intentions to study Construction Management in college.

• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
• Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
• Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
• Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
• Assisted in reducing material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling materials as needed.