Erik Traeger, MA , CSCS
Owner and Head Sports Performance Coach

Education

M.A. Kinesiology, Exercise Science option, Fresno State, 2000
B.S Physical Education, Exercise Science option, Biomechanics emphasis, Fresno State, 1996

Certifications

RKC Level II Kettlebell Instructor Certification, 2010
CrossFit Level I Certification, 2008
RKC Level I Kettlebell Instructor Certification, 2008
SPARQ Certified Trainer, 2006-present
Velocity Sports Performance Certification, 2005-present
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association, 1996-present
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach, 1995-present
USA Track & Field Level 1 Coach Certification
Speed Agility Conditioning CAN/USA Level 1 Certification

Experience

Owner and Head Sports Performance Coach, SPEED, 2009-present
CrossFit Instructor, CrossFit Combat Fitness, 2009-present
Sports Performance Director, Velocity Sports Performance, 2006-2009
Interim Head Strength Coach, Fresno State, 2004-2005
Assistant Strength Coach, Fresno State, 2000-2006
Intern Strength Coach, Fresno State, 1997-2000

Awards and Recognitions

NSCA Coach Practitioner Distinction, 2005-2008
NSCA Registered Strength Coach, 2005-2008


I have participated in many sports throughout my life including soccer, baseball, wrestling, football, judo, karate, track & field, softball, motorcycle roadracing, and weightlifting. I have nine years experience as a collegiate Division 1 strength and conditioning coach where I designed and implemented strength training programs for Baseball, Women's Basketball, Equestrian, Men's and Women's Golf, Men's Soccer, Softball, Women's Swimming and Diving, Women's Tennis, Men's and Women's Throwers, and Wrestling. I also have over four years experience training youth through professional athletes and adults. Prior to becoming a strength and conditioning coach, I was a firefighter for a US Forest Service hand crew for 13 seasons.