Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Certification
Hobbies and Activities
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Shannon Modl

Oshawa,ON

Summary

Former NCAA athlete and dynamic Group Fitness Instructor and Performance Coach. Excels in creating inclusive, engaging fitness programs that promote wellness and achievement, leveraging strong communication skills and adaptive problem-solving. Strong ability to learn quickly and administer brand message and class programming to achieve inclusiveness and celebrate ableness.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Fitness Instructor

F45 Training
09.2023 - Current
  • Cultivate a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels, promoting inclusivity and accessibility within group fitness classes.
  • Lead weekly classes for up to 36 individuals with consistent participation and positive feedback.
  • Demonstrate modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
  • Educate members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
  • Implement varied teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles among participants, maximizing engagement during each session.
  • Continuously updated personal knowledge of industry trends and best practices, ensuring the provision of cutting-edge instruction techniques.
  • Participate in regular staff meetings to discuss progress towards targets, addressing challenges collaboratively for optimal results across all classes offered at the facility
  • Deliver clear, loud and concise instruction and safety cues to participants as well as vocally deliver a positive, energetic and motivational space

Freelance Trainer

Self/Volunteer
09.2020 - Current
  • Lead individual and group fitness sessions with specific programming based on needs of demographic
  • Instruct clients/peers on proper exercise form, technique, and injury prevention, ensuring safe and effective workouts.
  • Provided basic nutritional guidance and lifestyle coaching to enhance overall fitness and well-being
  • Utilize and provide templates for fitness assessments and progress tracking tools to measure client improvements in strength, endurance, and flexibility when requested
  • Extensive experience and self-education in specialized areas of strength training, HIIT, mobility and functional fitness, catering to diverse client needs.
  • Ableness to aid in goal-setting using SMART principles while addressing diverse needs and accommodations

Performance Coach

Oshawa Blue Knights
10.2021 - 10.2023

• Head Coach for youth lacrosse development girls ages 6 – 18

• Facilitate training sessions to aid in player athletic development

• Instruct corrections, drill formation and player collaboration for practice and scrimmages

• Create a fun, encouraging and safe environment for participants (50+ players)

• Manage coaching staff, volunteers and parent inquiries

Education

Master Of Business Administration - Non-profit Management

Lindenwood University
St Charles, MO
05.2020

Bachelor Of Science - Public Health

Lindenwood University
St Charles, MO
05.2019

Minor - Health And Wellness

Lindenwood University
St Charles, MO
05.2019

Skills

  • Former NCAA athlete
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Adaptive, problem-solving and a team player
  • Time management, preparedness and organization
  • Strong brand representation and professional persona
  • Motivational, empathetic and personable

Languages

English

Accomplishments

• TCS – Toronto Full Marathon Participant | October 2023

• Creator of “41 Miles for 41” Suicide Prevention Awareness Fundraiser | $5,408.00 Raised, 111 Donors, 397 Miles

Ran | September 2021

• NCAA Media First-Team All American | 2020

• IWCLA First Team All-Region, x3 Recognized National Defender of the Week | 2018-2020

• RMAC x3 Recognized Player / Defender of the Week | 2018-2020

• 1st Place at Student Research Conference at Lindenwood University | 2019

• Nominee of the School of Health Sciences Student of Year | 2019

• 4-Year RMAC Conference All-Academic Team | 2015-2019

• Two NCAA Final Four Appearances, Four NCAA Top Eight Appearances |2015-2019

Certification

  • Can Fit Pro Fitness Instructor Certification | 2023-Present
  • AED/CPR Certification | 2023-Present
  • WHMIS Certification | 2020

• 4-Step Awareness Training | 2020

Hobbies and Activities

• Trusted and Veteran Coach of Oshawa Lady Blue Knights Rep Level Lacrosse | 2014 - Present

• Crisis Nursery for Kids volunteer | 2015-2019

• Walk to end Alzheimer’s volunteer | 2015-2019

• NCAA Make a Difference school outreach | 2015-2018

• Community Living 1-on-1 Mentor | 2020-2021

• Community Living Recreation Volunteer | 2020-2021

  • Member/previous member of various fitness gyms/communities: Ajax Boxing Club, Orange Theory Fitness, Goodlife Member, Whitby Running Room Run, F45 Training, Full Tilt Spin, Oxygen Yoga and Fitness

• All recreational and competitive sports, reading, being outdoors, team building activities, building connections and relationships, achieving goals!

Timeline

Group Fitness Instructor

F45 Training
09.2023 - Current

Performance Coach

Oshawa Blue Knights
10.2021 - 10.2023

Freelance Trainer

Self/Volunteer
09.2020 - Current

Master Of Business Administration - Non-profit Management

Lindenwood University

Bachelor Of Science - Public Health

Lindenwood University

Minor - Health And Wellness

Lindenwood University
Shannon Modl