Speaking and Consultation: Tim has traveled the world sharing his ideas and techniques. He has lectured in Dominican Republic, Newfoundland Canada, Seattle, Chicago, North Carolina, Florida and Iowa. In July 2012 Tim will be presenting at the National Strength and Conditioning World Headquarters in Colorado Springs.
Certification: Tim is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is also certified through the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health Fitness Specialists (HFS).
Education: Tim Has a Bachelors in Exercise Science from Salisbury University in Maryland. He has a Masters in Exercise Science from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA.
Tim’s Primary Mentors:
- Jed Smith: Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Northern Iowa/ International Lecturer and Motivational Speaker
- Boyd Epley: The “Godfather of Strength and Conditioning.” Founder of the NSCA, first Collegiate Strength Coach in America. 40 year Nebraska Strength Coach and Pioneer
- Michael Boyle: Highlight sought after Strength Coach, author and lecturer and founder of Strengthcoach.Com
- Jianping Ma: Chinese Olympic Weightlifting Coach and former Olympian
- Matthew Nein: Salisbury University Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Katie Krall: Strength and Conditioning Coach at Human Performance Center (NSCA)
- Robin Lund: Lecturer and Researcher
- Nick Davis: Football Strength and Conditioning Coach, University of Northern Iowa
Publication: Tim is a frequent contributor to magazines and internet websites. He is the strength and conditioning columnist for USA-Ultimate Quarterly Magazine. Check out some of his other work.
Work Venues: Tim has had a diverse career having coached at many venues across the country. Tim has worked with youth, collegiate and professional athletes through:
- The University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls IA
- The National Strength and Conditioning Association, HPC, Colorado Springs, CO
- Salisbury University, Salisbury M.D
- Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, Boston, MA
- High Intensity Training, Jacksonville, Florida
- 365 Performance, Monument, CO
- United Sport and Athlete, Waterloo, IA
Personal: In addition to strength and conditioning Tim has worked as the Lieutenant of Assateague State Park Beach Patrol. He loves to surf, paddle, snowboard, hike, explore and learn. His favorite sport to play is Ultimate. He places tremendous value his relationships with family and friends. He lives active, he lives curious and he is committed to a lifetime of service.
Current: Tim is currently in the greater Boston area working @ Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning
Do you have any advice for me about starting quick out of the starting blocks? I am looking to improve my 100 and 200 times
Andrew, I would chat with a track coach about this, however, from my experience coaching sprinters I can say that the blocking motion with the arms (i.e. big open reach with the palm down) accompanied with a few strong acceleration steps is key. How to train this? Play with the blocks til you find the perfect setting for you, then do 3 sets of 3 starts (10 yards) working to groove the perfect block/ first steps. Initial acceleration is about putting force into the ground, force is developed via strength training, expressing it rapidly is developed via plyometric and power training. Hope this helps!
Hey Tim,
I’ve been doing a vertical jump program called “Vertical Jump Bible” to increase my vert and speed. Have you heard of it? do you think its good?
do you have any other suggestions?
Abe, a lot of vertical jump programs are gimmicks. However, this particular product is legit. It takes a holistic approach and talks about things
other than plyometrics to increase vertical jump. My other suggestion would be to find a quality Olympic lifting coach and spend a few sessions
learning the Olympic lifts. The sooner you get your technique down there, the sooner you can add load to the bar, and the sooner you develop
the capacity to get up. Shoot me an e-mail (morrillperformance@gmail.com), let me know where you are located and i’ll see if I can recommend
a good Olympic lifts coach. Also, SSPPTV 5 and Increase Your Vertical Video..
Hey Mr. Tim, it’s Tristyn from Yulee High School, the freshman. Are you going to put up that video of me jumping?