Strength & Conditioning

Past Interns

Martin Adame

Fall 2016 - Summer 2018

Education:

  • COC (2013-2015)
  • CSUN (2015- 2018)

Professional Experience:

  • Sylmar High School (Sylmar, California) - Men's Soccer Assistant Coach
  • Sylmar High School (Sylmar, California) - Men's Soccer Strenth and Conditioning Coach

Awards/Achievements:

  • 2015 CIF League, City, and State Champion with Sylmar High School
  • Personal achievement PR: 300-lb. power clean

Goal:

To become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S) and to earn a Head Coaching position at the collegiate level and establish a respected strength and conditioning program, with the purpose of leaving my brand in this field of study.

Personal:

Avid Soccer fan. In love with weightlifting and the discipline it requires. Enjoy helping people become stronger versions of themselves. I love to travel.

  

Arthan Antonio

Spring 2017 - Summer 2017

Education:

  • College of the Canyons Associates Degree Kinesiology / Physical Education
  • Currently attending California State University, Northridge – Bachelor of Science Kinesiology / Exercise Science
    • Expected to graduate Spring 2017

Certifications:

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Achievements/Awards:

  • Black Belt Tae Kwon Do

Goal:

Arthan's goal is to become a Physical Therapist and/or own his own Martial Arts Studio, teaching Tae Kwon Do and incorporating physical fitness.

Personal:

Enjoys lifting weights, playing different sports, and enjoys the outside.

 

Bryan Morales

Summer 2016 - Summer 2017

Education:

  • California State University, Northridge – Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an Emphasis in Exercise Science
  • Currently working towards his Master's Degree at California State University, Northridge - Kinesiology with an Emphasis in Biomechanics.
    • Expected to graduate by Spring 2019

Certifications:

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • EXOS -XPS

Professional Experience:

  • College of the Canyons (Santa Clarita, California) - Men's Soccer Strenth and Conditioning Coach
  • Hart High School (Newhall, California) - Men's Soccer Strength and Conditioning Coach

Goal:

Bryan’s goal in Strength and Conditioning is to be the best coach he can be.

Personal:

Bryan enjoys hiking, basketball, and playing the guitar.

 

Jaime Barrios

Summer 2015 - Winter 2017

Education:

  • California State University, Northridge – Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology / Applied Fitness
  • College of the Canyons - Associate of Science, Kinesiology / Physical Education

Certifications:

  • EXOS-XPS

Professional Experience:

  • Jaime has completed a Performance Specialist internship with EXOS at the Google headquarters in Mountain View, California.

Achievements/Awards:

  • Jaime began interning with the Strength and Conditioning program at Los Angeles Mission College in the summer of 2015.

Goal:

Jaime’s goal is to become a strength and conditioning specialist at the collegiate or professional level.

Personal:

Jaime enjoys playing and watching soccer, and he likes to train or do anything fitness-related. He also likes to go out and try new foods.

 

Takato Sakurai (Tak)

Summer 2016 - Fall of 2016

Education:

  • California State University, Northridge – Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.

Certifications:

  • NSCA CSCS
  • ACSM CPT
  • USAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach
  • American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid

Awards/Achievements:

  • Dean's List: Fall 2014, Spring 2015, and Fall 2015 semesters

Goal:

Tak’s goal is to become a Strength & Conditioning coach at the collegiate level.

Personal:

Tak enjoys working out, eating good food, hiking, and travelling. Baseball and soccer are Tak’s favorite sports to play and watch.