Henry Jack Adelman

606 Cerro Vista Ln. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420/ (805) 459-8329/ hadelman15@gmail.com

Education:

California State University Fresno – Fresno, California

Masters of Arts – Education (Curriculum & Instruction) – 2019

  • 3.9 GPA

Willamette University – Salem, Oregon

Bacher of Arts – Exercise Science  – 2016 

  • 3.04 GPA

Certifications:

National Strength & Conditioning Association

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist #7248081092 (CSCS) – 2017

American Red Cross

  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED- 2024

Coaching Experience:

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

California Polytechnic State University

January 2022-Present

Supervisor: Sara MacKenzie- Assistant Athletic Director of Sport Performance

  •  Directly responsible for year-round athletic development, injury prevention, and mental discipline of Cal Poly Football, Men’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball,  Wrestling, Track and Field Throwers, and Swim and Dive Program
  • Managed nutritional education and supplementation for assigned teams
  • Managed return to play protocols alongside athletic training staff 
 

Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach

Maryville College

July 2021-January 2022

Supervisor: Ben Fox- Head Football Coach

  •  Directly responsible for year-round athletic development, injury prevention, and mental discipline for football program
  • Managed nutritional education and supplementation for entire program
  • Managed return to play protocols alongside athletic training staff 

Football Sport Performance Volunteer Coaching Assistant

University of Tennessee

July 2020-July 2021

Supervisor: Anthony Kincy/ Rhett Brooks- Assistant Football Sport Performance Coach; AJ Artis- Director of Football Sports Performance; Mike Farrell- Assistant Director of Football Sport Performance

  •  Assisted in daily operations of Catapult and Whoop data tracking, collection, and interpretation.
  • Coached in return to play situations with rehabilitation athletes
  • Aided in resistance training and conditioning program of In-Season Developmental group.

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Fresno State University

January 2020- June 2020

August 2018-December 2019 (Graduate Assistant)

January 2017-July 2018 (Intern)

Supervisor: Ron McKeefery- Assistant Athletic Director Sports Performance; Andy Ward- Director of Sport Performance, Football

  •  Directly Responsible for year-round athletic development for Wrestling, Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Soccer, and Equestrian. 
  • Operated as a member of the NCAA recognized five Football Strength Coaches, managing the training programs for all Big Skill athletes
  • Established Nutritional procedures and training table for football athletes. Acted as dietitic liaison for football program. 
  • Managed and hired weight room interns as the Assistant Intern Coordinator. 

Related Experience:

Sport Performance Coach

D1 Knoxville Sports Training and Therapy

October 2020- Present

Supervisor: Devin Driscoll- Majority Owner/ Cory Windle- General Manager

  • Managed Team Sport Performance Training for Men’s and Women’s Basketball
  • Personal Trainer for several client/athletes ranging from middle school to college level.
  • Responsible for sport specific athletic development and injury preventative components of clients training (Football [Skill, Big Skill, Line, QB] Basketball, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Tennis, Lacrosse, Baseball, Track & Field)
  • Mentored clients on nutritional habits to optimize performance and health.

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Dakota College at Bottineau

May 2016- January 2017

Supervisor: Dan Davis- Assistant Athletic Director/ Head Football Coach

  • Directly responsible for year round athletic development for Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Softball, and Ice Hockey.
  • Assistant Coach for Football and Women’s Basketball

Assistant Performance Coach

Courthouse Club Fitness: Performance Sector

May 2015- August 2015

Supervisor: Aaron Hague- Owner/ Founder of Resilient Human Performance

  • Led training sessions for all athletic populations 
  • Worked with wide range of clients from youth to elderly

Speaking Engagement(s):

  • “The Aqua Strength Podcast,” by Cal and Jack Brown (2024): Ep. 33- ” Having Hard Conversations, Humility, and A Journey Through S&C with Henry Adelman.” 
  • “PreZence Podcast” by Dr. Cindy Urrutia (2024): Podcast Episode 43- “Conversations on Joy, Focus and Mindset” 
  • TEDx San Luis Obispo (2024): “A Pathway to Determination and Beyond”
  • “The Real Prince Williams” by Prince Williams (2024): Podcast Episode- “Unlock Your Potential: How to Develop a Growth Mindset and Thrive”
  • “PreZence Podcast” by Dr. Cindy Urrutia (2024): Podcast Episode 40- “Resiliency, Repetition, and Determination” 
  • Guest Lecturer for Cal Poly SLO KINES 382 Psychological Aspects of Injury in Sport and Physical Activity- Dr. Victoria Bradshaw & Dr. Stefanee Maurice (Each School Quarter 2023-2025): “Cal Poly Strength and Conditioning: Injury Prevention” by Henry Adelman 
  • “The Hustle and Grit Experience” by Prince Williams (2022): Podcast Episode- “Mindset in Sport Performance”
  • “The Strength Game” by Nick O’Brien (2022): Podcast Episode- “Episode 63”
  • Fresno State University Sport Performance Presentation (2020): “The Positive Effects of Time Under Tension & Body Weight Training with Rookie Athletes”
  • Performance Over Pandemic (2020): “Master of Ceremonies”
  • Yuba City High School Football Presentation (2020): “Next Level Mental and Physical Preparation”
  • Fresno State University Youth Wrestling Camp (2018): “Basic Principles of Strength and Conditioning”
  • Willamette University Youth Football Camp (2016): “Work Ethic and Mindset

Athletic Experience:

Willamette University (Football)

2012-2016

Head Coach: Glen Fowles

  • 2nd Team All- NorthWest Conference LB (2015-16)

Honors & Awards:

  • Willamette University Football Team Captain’s Award, “Strongest Link,” (2015-16)