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Tanner Somers

Fredericton,Canada

Summary

Energetic Strength and Conditioning Coach known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in program design, athlete performance analysis, and injury prevention techniques. Excel in communication, leadership, and adaptability to meet individual athlete needs and team goals. Committed to fostering environments that enhance physical conditioning while promoting mental resilience and teamwork.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic
Fredericton, NB
01.2024 - Current
  • Supported training and monitoring for one national athlete, three provincial teams, and one rehabilitation athlete.
  • Implemented sport-specific programs tailored to in-season and off-season objectives.
  • Assessed physical capabilities of individual athletes to create targeted training.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of strength and conditioning programs and adjusted as needed.
  • Executed corrective exercises to enhance mobility, stability, balance, flexibility, and posture.
  • Monitored athlete progress through regular testing and assessments.
  • Developed year-long training plans.

Strength & Conditioning Coach

University of New Brunswick REDS
Fredericton, NB
01.2024 - Current
  • Work with varsity men’s and women’s soccer, women’s basketball, and men’s hockey teams.
  • Deliver testing, warm-ups, recovery, and tailored strength and conditioning programs.
  • Assessed individual athlete's physical capabilities to design appropriate training.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of existing strength and conditioning programs while making necessary modifications when needed.
  • Coordinated with coaches, trainers, and nutritionists to maximize performance potential.
  • Collaborated with medical staff to develop rehabilitation plans after injuries or surgeries.
  • Performed corrective exercises to improve mobility, stability, balance, flexibility, posture.
  • Developed year-long training plan

Director of Sports Performance

JH Sports Performance
Fredericton, NB
07.2022 - 09.2024
  • Created individualized, science-based training programs for over 160 hockey players over three summers.
  • Focused on strength, power, and game-specific energy systems.
  • Evaluated existing strength programs for effectiveness and efficiency improvements.
  • Monitored athletes during workouts to ensure proper form and safety.
  • Implemented corrective exercises designed to improve posture and reduce risk of injury.
  • Instructed athletes on proper warm-up and cool-down exercises before and after workouts.
  • Supervised weight training sessions for athletes.

Strength Coach

Pro Evolution Hockey
Moncton, NB
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Delivered high-performance training to over 200 hockey athletes each summer.
  • Worked with 10 professional players and 30 QMJHL athletes.
  • Conducted pre-season screenings with athletes to assess physical capabilities.
  • Assisted Head Strength Coach in developing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for athletes.
  • Developed and maintained culture of determination, commitment and hard work, encouraging athletes to push themselves further to boost conditioning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
10-2024

Master’s Candidate - Kinesiology

University of New Brunswick
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Skills

  • 2x USport National Champion
  • 5x AUS Champion
  • 2x MHL All Star

Certification

  • CSEP-Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT)
  • High Performance Specialist

Skills

  • Hawkins Dynamic Force Plates
  • Excel
  • Power Bi

Athletic Background

  • Former Goaltender, University of New Brunswick REDS
  • 5× AUS Champion, 2× U SPORTS National Champion
  • Drafted – 7th Round, Bathurst Titan (QMJHL)
  • 2× MHL All-Star, Team Canada Camp Invitee

Coaching Experience

  • Strength and Conditioning coach for over 5 years, working with pro athletes to developing 10 year olds
  • Student strength coach during bachelors degree
  • On ice goalie coach for over 10 years

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic
01.2024 - Current

Strength & Conditioning Coach

University of New Brunswick REDS
01.2024 - Current

Director of Sports Performance

JH Sports Performance
07.2022 - 09.2024

Strength Coach

Pro Evolution Hockey
06.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of New Brunswick

Master’s Candidate - Kinesiology

University of New Brunswick
Tanner Somers