Meet Our Director
M14Hoops Director of Strength and Development
Coach Zach started participating in sports such as wrestling, football, and soccer at a young age. These fueled his passion for sports and inspired him to become a better athlete at the age of 12 years old. As he played more competitive football he became more fascinated with sports performance.
Coach Zach attended Loras College where he played football for 4 years and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Coaching. After college, Coach Zach gained his CPT and CSCS certifications from NSCA. He worked at Northwest Medicine Health and Wellness Center in Dekalb for two years where he gained experience in personal training, group training, and helped run the myFitRx program, as well as training for high school athletes.
From training as an athlete himself and gaining an education through Loras College and NSCA, Coach Zach understands the importance of weight room for improving yourself as an athlete and individual. At M14, Coach Zach hopes to pass along that knowledge and passion to the athletes and help them become a better player and athlete!
“Though I have been a strength coach for numerous years now, I am fully dedicated to learning from the best in the industry and applying that knowledge in order to better serve our athletes in their long-term athletic development plan here at M14. Creating relationships and building character in order to help our athletes become the better versions of themselves is my ultimate goal!”
Looking forward for you all to meet our director!
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists® (CSCS®) are professionals who apply scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance. They conduct sport-specific testing sessions, design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs and provide guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention. Recognizing that their area of expertise is separate and distinct, CSCSs consult with and refer athletes to other professionals when appropriate.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s Degree or Higher degree or Currently Enrolled College Senior at an accredited Institution
- Have a Current CPR/AED Certification
The NSCAs Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach® (RSCC) is a designation that signifies a CSCS® Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach has demonstrated experience and knowledge working in team sport or tactical performance units. Registered coaches apply advanced knowledge to assess, motivate, educate, and train athletes for the primary goal of improving sport performance. Every registered coach participates in annual training and assessment beyond what is required of their peers and is held to the highest standards of professional education and practice in the industry. The RSCC Coaching Registry serves as verifiable proof of a strength and conditioning coach’s experience, professionalism, and subject mastery.