Michael Harris MS, CSCS, RSCC, USAW, FMS, PN2

Experience

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  Velocity Sports Performance

  Jun 2007 - Feb 2009

  Sports Performance Coach

  Interned for 250+ hoursObtained position as Sports Performance Coach in 2008Coached private speed training sessions as well as strength programmingWorked off-site with premier high school soccer team

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  Buffalo Bills

  Mar 2009 - Sept 2009

  Strength and Conditioning Intern

  Off season intern for over 450 hours; paid intern for pre-season and regular season. Demonstrated and coached strength and stretching routines. Worked directly with team as well as one on one with individual players.

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  Integrated Athletic Performance

  Sept 2009 - Mar 2010

  Athletic Performance Specialist

  Integrated Athletic Performance Training uses a multi-disciplinary approach to help athletes of all ages and skill levels take their performance to a new level. At IAP we use the basic concepts of massage, athletic training, physical therapy, strength and conditioning, nutrition, biomechanics, speed development, yoga and body building to create your perfect athlete. By using many different methodologies, IAP can maximize athletic performance while minimizing the risk of injury. With the increased competition in sports today, IAP allows athletes to maximize their genetic potential and gain an advantage against other athletes who only use one training discipline or none at all. Show less

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  Chicago Bears

  Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

  Strength & Conditioning Assistant

  Performed body composition testing, Prepared strength and conditioning equipment (including massage tables, pre-game snack choices, foam rollers, posture balls, stretch bands, hydration supplies) for games. Manually stretched athletes. Designed and implemented off season speed development program for linemen, skill and big skill. 2010 NFC North Champions!

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  Springfield College

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

  Program design and periodization for Varsity athletics at Springfield College, including football, men's volleyball (2013 National Champions!), men's basketball, and baseball. Athlete evaluation and corrective exercises. Facility maintenance. Nutrition and supplement advice.

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  New York Giants

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2012

  Strength & Conditioning Intern

  Demonstrated and corrected lifting/speed development techniques. Displayed proper Olympic lifts during rookie orientation. Set up and broke down facility in preparation for each session. Maintained strength and cardio equipment. 2011 Superbowl Champions!

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  St. Louis Cardinals

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach

  Implemented strength training and conditioning routines on field and at local facilities. Warmed up players prior to competition. Assisted in nutritional and supplemental decisions according to NSF, selected pre-game meals, and ordered post-game spreads. Performed manual trigger point therapy. 2011 World Series Champions!

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  St. Louis Cardinals

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach
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  Yale University

  Aug 2013 - Oct 2016

  Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning

  -Internship Coordinator-Responsible for strength, speed development & conditioning for men's and women's basketball, men's and women's swimming & diving, men's and women's squash, men's soccer and gymnastics

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  Yale University

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2019

  Director of Strength and Conditioning
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  Fairfield University

  Jul 2019 - now

  • Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Performance

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Performance

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2023