IGCT Episode #15: Reactive Agility and Staff Education with Athletes Performance Nick Winkelman

Nick Winkelman joined Athletes' Performance in spring 2007.  While studying Exercise Sports Science at Oregon State University (OSU), Nick had the opportunity to assist and implement the strength and conditioning program for the 2006 College World Series Champions. Prior to working with the OSU baseball team, Nick was the Strength and Conditioning coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates Rookie League team in Bradenton, Florida.

Throughout his college career, he taught the OSU personal trainer certification course, the SRPT (Safe Return Personal Trainer) course for the post-injury and post-rehabilitation population, and was the Lead Performance Trainer for the personal training department. Nick commenced his senior year with the completion of his self-initiated thesis on the bilateral deficit and the effects on strength training, which he later presented at the 2006 NSCA National Conference. Nick is in the process of pursuing a Masters in Strength and Conditioning.

In this episode we discuss:

• His journey as a strength and conditioning coach.
• The mission and roles of Athletes Performance.
• The commitment to education by Athletes Performance.
• Reactive Agility - Why and How!
• His Mentors, Favorite Quote, Book/App/Website Recommendations.