Benjamin Cockshott

Benjamin Cockshott

Personal Trainer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    President at Seneca Training Systems

  • Education

    • Baltimore School of Massage

      2014 - 2015
      Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
    • McDaniel College

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelors Exercise Science and Sports Coaching

      Activities and Societies: Founder, President & Captain of McDaniel College Rugby Football Club 2006-2009 McDaniel College Athletic Training Aide 2008-2009

  • Experience

    • Gold’s Gym

      Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
      Personal Trainer

      -- Coached the world record holder for back squat in the RAW Power Lifting Federation at 148lbs in 2008, then 161lbs in 2010.

    • Sculpt CrossFit of Baltimore

      Feb 2009 - Apr 2011
      Head Trainer & Program Director
    • Relentless Strength & Conditioning CrossFit RSC

      Apr 2011 - Feb 2017
      Head Trainer, Program Director, & General Manager

      -- Solicit legacy training packages to new and existing clients. -- Brainstorm business development strategies and maintain online marketing presence. -- Manage facility operations and staff of four to optimize full program effectiveness. -- Drive key planning and implementation of meetings with staff to ensure timely delivery of programs to clientele.-- Develop full programming for facility with a balanced mix of mobility, strength and conditioning, and CrossFit training. -- Graduated over ten Division I athletes from over twenty different programs, including All-American lacrosse player Brittney Coppa. -- Maintained long-term relationships and low injury rates with a wide range of clientele: from law enforcement officers, military personnel, and firefighters to severely overweight and immobile elderly individuals as well as young kids. Show less

    • Strengthlete (Formerly Heavy Athletics Nutrition)

      Nov 2013 - Nov 2014
      Sponsored Athlete & Competitive Weightlifter

      -- Competed in the 2013 East Coast Gold Cup and Frederick Open 69kg, winning both divisions and Best Weightlifter Overall. -- Served as community ambassador to drive traffic and develop awareness of the Strengthlete brand. -- Drove business by communicating current marketing collateral and amplifying the brand’s voice.

    • The Baltimore School of Massage: A Steiner Education Group Company

      Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
      Licensed Massage Therapist
    • Merritt Athletic Clubs

      Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
      Contracted Personal Trainer

      -- Drafted full speed and agility program for potential in-club young athlete training series. -- Lead personal training sessions to maximize clientele’s mobility, strength, and overall health. -- Maximized sales potential of training services by engaging clientele and staying knowledgable of the most current trends and research affecting the fitness, health, and wellness industries.

    • Driven Health & Fitness Services

      Aug 2016 - Oct 2016
      Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist
    • EXOS

      Nov 2016 - Aug 2017
      Massage Coordinator and Personal Trainer
    • Keep Pulling

      Dec 2016 - Jan 2020
      Assistant Coach
    • Tern CrossFit

      Aug 2017 - May 2021
      Coach
    • Seneca Training Systems

      Oct 2020 - now
      President

      I help people reach their goals with fitness, nutrition, and recovery (massage and body tempering).

    • Life Time Inc.

      Aug 2022 - Nov 2024
      • Personal Trainer

        Aug 2022 - Nov 2024
      • Head Alpha Coach

        Aug 2022 - Nov 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Level 1 Performance Coach

      USA Weightlifting
      Oct 2013
    • CrossFit Level 2

      CrossFit, LLC
      Nov 2015
    • CrossFit Level 1

      CrossFit, Inc.
      Nov 2008
    • CrossFit Football

      CrossFit, Inc.
      Dec 2012
    • ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

      (ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association
      Jun 2020
    • Personal Training Certification

      American College of Sports Medicine
      May 2007
    • CrossFit Movement & Mobility

      CrossFit, Inc.
      Jul 2011
    • USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Level 2

      USA Weightlifting
      Apr 2017
    • CPR/AED & First Aid

      National Safety Council
      Feb 2015