MICHAEL J. PADUA JR.
Certifications
- International Sports Science Association (ISSA) Certified Fitness Trainer (since 2004)
- American Red Cross Adult CPR and Standard First Aide (since 2003)
- Biomechanics Specialist (NESTA) (2008)
Education
De Paul University - Chicago, IL 60614 (2003 - 2006)
- Bachelors of Science in Physical Education/Exercise Science
Work Experience
7 Bridges Ice Arena – Woodridge, IL (2007 - present)
Off-ice Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Instruct off-ice conditioning programs for figure skaters
Five Seasons Sports Club - Burr Ridge, IL (2006 - present)
Fitness Specialist Sport Performance Training for all levels
Metropolitan Club Sears Tower - Chicago, IL (2006 - 2007)
Personal Trainer
St. Rita High School - Chicago, IL 60620 (3/2006 - 4/2006)
Student Teacher
- Assisted in teaching Physical Education
- Coached freshmen boys baseball
De Paul University Athletic Center - Chicago, IL 2005 - Present
Volunteer Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Assist De Paul’s Athletes in their workout routines
- Assess and implement new drills to their workouts
DePaul University Cheer Team - Chicago, IL 8/2005 - 5/2006
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Created a specific strength & conditioning program for each individual
- Periodically facilitated fitness assessments
- Continued training throughout season for optimum performance
Midlothian Mudcats Baseball - Midlothian, IL 2004 - Present
Coach and Team Trainer for 17-18 year olds
- Facilitate conditioning practice twice per week
- First Base Coach and Stat Keeper
Gold’s Gym - Orland Park, IL 1999-2001
Front desk & Personal Trainer
- Acquainted new members with the gym and showed them how to use each piece of equipment
- Maintained front counter and assisted customers
Extracurricular Activities
I participated in the following sports, baseball, basketball, boxing, football, volleyball, soccer, karate, snowboarding, powerlifting.