Benjamin Klein

Experience

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  John Carroll University

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  Strength and Conditioning Intern

  • Gave assistance to the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with over 10 male and female varsity athletic teams, while running the baseball team’s weekend workouts • Advance an athlete’s speed, strength, and agility through proper coaching technique & demonstration in order to enhance athletic ability and prevent injury • Compile data from workouts and aid with workout programming to ensure correct phase training with athletes

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  Speed Strength Systems

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Strength and Conditioning Intern

  • Worked with over 100 athletes of all ages and skill groups, from youth to professional (NFL, NBA, Pro Boxing)• Helped train two professional boxers for WBC Title fights and multiple NFL & NBA players for tryouts • Set up/run speed and agility sessions, while also coaching movements throughout strength periods • Correct/review technique with video analysis during individual/group training

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  The Ohio State University

  Sept 2018 - Jan 2022

  Sports Science Intern

  • Assist with day-to-day sports science operations with Wrestling, Men’s Lacrosse, Men’s Gymnastics, and Field Hockey• Integrate Polar, Firstbeat, GymAware, and ForceDecks into daily team training to enhance performance and development• Program and direct Wattbike conditioning sessions, as well as manage HRV and cognitive testing• Create various dashboards to enrich data visualization, communication, and decision making for coaching and support staff

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  FC Cincinnati

  May 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Performed data analysis projects for FC Cincinnati's support, coaching, and front office staff during the 2021-2024 MLS seasons• Collaborated with team members to optimize performance strategies and enhance player development• Implemented data-driven solutions to improve team performance and achieve strategic goals • Innovate the club’s performance analysis by creating interactive dashboards for personnel to understand and apply the data• Aid the sports performance staff in training players during practice, conditioning, and strength sessions• Conduct strength and force tests on athletes using ForceDecks, NordBord, ForceFrame, and Output• Administer wellness surveys pre and post practice to outline how players are feeling to the coaching staff

  • Sports Performance Consultant

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Sports Performance Intern

    May 2021 - Aug 2021
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  Ultimate Fighting Championship

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Sports Science Intern

  • Conduct, analyze, and report Anaerobic Alactic, Glycolytic, and Aerobic tests using Cortex Metalyzer• Designed diagnostics for training evaluation and create profiles through R and Power Bi to maximize fighter’s preparation• Develop combine tests for Power Slap League by utilizing GymAware, ForceFrame, and PowerKube• Participate in consultations with fighters to deliver data-driven training recommendations

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  Michigan State University

  Aug 2022 - now

  • Oversee all sports science and basketball analytics operations, while serving as the assistant strength and conditioning coach• Develop self-scout and opponent scouting reports to identify data-driven areas of tactical and performance focus• Integrate lineup combinations, player impact and, efficiency metrics to inform strategy with the coaching staff• Utilize Focus to connect game and practice film with Catapult data to uncover performance insight • Administer all sports science operations, managing the utilization of Catapult, ForceDecks, NordBord, and EliteForm• Lead collaboration with video and analytics staff by connecting game and practice film with Catapult data to uncover performance insights• Guide two research papers revealing connections between external workload data and game outcomes • Administer all sports science operations, including the usage of Catapult, ForceDecks, NordBord, and wellness surveys• Create athlete management system with cloud-based storage for staff to use to optimize athlete development and health• Apply data to facilitate athlete return-to-play through integration with athletic training and strength and conditioning staffs• Build models to forecast game outcomes and discover proper ranges for load management in training sessions

  • Men's Basketball Analytics and Sports Scientist

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Sports Science Assistant - Men’s Basketball

    Jan 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Sports Science Graduate Assistant - Men's Basketball

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2023
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  Chicago Bulls

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Sports Science/Strength and Conditioning Intern

  • Construct athlete management system for each stakeholder within organization to utilize and make informed decisions• Aid strength and conditioning staff with team and individual sessions, rehabilitation training, and pre-draft testing• Assist Summer League team by fulfilling any training needs during practices and pre-game warmups• Build predictive machine learning models to uncover relationships between performance and sport specific data