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Strength and conditioning staff

Kyle Johnson, CSCS
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

Kyle Johnson is in his first year as head strength and conditioning coordinator at Central and his fourth year on the Dutch staff.

He graduated with honors from Central in 2002 and earned a master’s degree in health and human performance from Iowa State University in 2004. Johnson worked as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach with the Iowa State football squad and later was a personal trainer and fitness coach at Delta City Club in Nashville, Tenn. He then spent two years as assistant sports performance director at Velocity Sports Performance in Franklin, Tenn.

While at Central, Johnson was a member of the Dutch football squad, receiving academic all-Iowa Conference honors.

A certified strength and conditioning specialist, Johnson is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He’s an Elliott, Iowa native and graduate of Villisca High School.

Johnson served as a USA Weightlifting club coach and remains a competitive weightlifter as well, winning Olympic lifting titles in the 105-kilogram class at the Georgia Games, the Chattanooga Open and the Southeastern Regional meet in 2005 and the Emory Open in 2007. He was 11th in the 2007 American Open. In 2011, Johnson finished 12th at the USA
Weightlifting National Championships and climbed to eighth in 2011.

Phone: (641) 628-5440
Email: johnsonk@central.edu

Ryder Weischedel, CSCS
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

Ryder Weischedel is in his first year as assistant strength and condtioning coordinator at Central.

Previously he was director of ftiness and facility manager at North Dakota State College of Science, after spending 2009-10 as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Baylor University (Texas). At Baylor, Weischedel led strength and conditioning programs for the women’s golf squad and the Big 12 champion equestrian team while assisting with football, volleyball, track and field, cross country, women’s soccer and women’s tennis. He also spent a month in a coaching exchange program at the University of Missouri. He was a Frappier speed and acceleration intern at Jamestown College (N.D.) in 2006.

“Ryder brings the kind of energy and enthusiasm that will help keep our program moving forward,” athletics director Al Dorenkamp said. “He had great references from Baylor where he worked with a wide variety of sports, both men’s and women’s.”

A 2007 Jamestown College graduate, Weischedel served as captain of the school’s football squad and was an all-conference performer, as well as a national qualifier in wrestling. He earned his masters’ degree at California University (Pa.) in 2010.

Weischedel, a Gettysburg, S.D. native, is also an experienced rodeo bull rider and bull fighter.

“I’m excited about Ryder coming to Central,” head coach Kyle Johnson said. “He’s a perfect fit. He’s an energetic coach with a passion for strength and conditioning. He had a great experience at Baylor. His intensity and enthusiasm will be a great addition.”

Phone: (641) 628-7695
Email: weischedelr@central.edu

2011-12 strength and conditioning staff

First row (left to right): Matt Barker, Joseph Atwell, Robert Vineis, Greg Barner, Charles Friday, Preston West, Jake Niedermann, Sam Armstrong, Derek Beckman.
Back row: Russell Katz, Stephanie Hasken, Chad Tiemeyer, Corey McPherson, Matt Sagar, assistant coach Ryder Weischedel, coach Kyle Johnson, Brady Wilson, Brady Hill, David Young, Caleb Cejka.

Interns

Derek Beckman
Junior
West Burlington, Iowa

Beckman is in his first year as a strength and conditioning coach intern, majoring in exercise science. He also plays defensive end on the football team.

Johnson says: “Derek has quickly learned our program and has shown a lot of growth in his first year as an intern."

Matt Sagar
Senior
Marion, Iowa

Sagar is in his third year on staff. He interned at Nebraska with the football strength and conditioning program. Sagar is in charge of the men’s and women’s tennis programs

Johnson says: “Matt has started his career in impressive fashion. His work ethic is second to none and no task is too small or too big for him to accomplish. After spending the summer coaching the athletes here in Pella, Matt now heads our men’s and women’s tennis program.”

 

David Young
Senior
West Burlington, Iowa

Young is in his fourth year as an intern and is majoring in exercise science. He interned at Iowa with the football strength and conditioning program. Young is in charge of the women’s soccer program. He is also a tight end on the Central football team.

Johnson says: “One would be hard-pressed to find a more diligent seeker of knowledge than David. He has a strong passion for the iron game and will go to extremes in pursuit of this knowledge. He has critiqued our program from day one and has not hesitated to find ways to help us grow.” 

Joseph Atwell
Junior
Jamaica, Iowa

Atwell is in his first year as a strength and conditioning coach intern, majoring in exercise science. He is also a member of the wrestling squad.

Johnson says: “As a member of the wrestling team, Atwell brings a strong work ethic into the weight room as well as high enegry levels that push athletes to do their best.”

Charles Friday
Senior
Ashton, Ill.

Friday is in his third year as a strength and conditioning intern, majoring in exercise science. He interned at Southwest Minnesota State overseeing all aspects of their football strenght and conditioning program. He is in charge of Central's men’s soccer program. Friday is also a competitive powerlifter.

Johnson says: "Charles has always had a passion for strength training and after staying this past summer to coach the athletes, as well as train, his role will continue to change as his knowledge has grown."

Jake Niedermann
Junior

Niedermann is in his third year as an intern, majoring in exercise science. He is also a competitive weightlifter.

Johnson says: “Jake spent the past two summers in Pella coaching and grew exponentially in his knowledge and coaching skills. His leadership role has increased as he was the lead intern this past summer.”

Stephanie Hasken
Junior
Davenport, Iowa

Hasken is in her first year as an intern, majoring in exercise science. She stayed in Pella over the summer to train and coach, helping at Pella Christian HS. She is a member of the women's soccer and basketball squads.

Johnson says: “Stephanie is a dedicated worker. Her attitude is infectious and she has a very bright future in coaching.”

Bobby Vineis
Senior
Somerton, Ariz.

Vineis is in his second year as a strength and conditioning intern, majoring in exercise science. He is also a member of the wrestling team.

Johnson says: "Bobby offers fresh perspectives as an intern as he utilizes his experiences as a member of the wrestling squad to help coach."

Brady Hill
Senior
Carroll, Iowa

Hill is in his third year as an intern, majoring in exercise science. He also plays defensive line for the Dutch football team.

Johnson says: “Brady has truly found his niche. He has a strong passion to coach and as an accomplished strength athlete himself, he is able to relate to the athletes really well to share his knowledge.”

 

Brady Wilson
Senior
Britt, Iowa

Wilson is in his third year as an intern, majoring in exercise science. He is preparing for a career in physical therapy and works with men’s basketball program. Wilson also plays defensive line for the Dutch football team.

Johnson says: “Brady has a large knowledge base about strength and conditinoing. As a third year intern, he is ready to use that knowledge to really help develop the athletes.”

Heath Larson
Sophomore

Larson is in his first year as an intern, majoring in exercise science.

Johnson says: “Larsen is someone who is always in the weight room. He is really interested in learning our program and gaining coaching experience.”


Preston West
Senior
Swisher, Iowa

West is in his fourth year as an intern, majoring in exercise science. West works with the Pella Christian HS strength and conditioning program. He is an S-back on the Central football team.

Johnson says: “Preston has a strong passion for high school athletes and hopes to coach at that level some day. He is very good one-on-one and has had a lot of experience working with high school athletes in the Iowa City area.”

Corey McPherson
Junior
Jefferson, Iowa

McPherson is in his third year as an intern, majoring in exercise science.

Johnson says: “Corey gained a lot of hands-on experience interning in Pella over the summer. He has made steady improvements as a coach."

Russ Katz
Junior
Oak Brook, Ill.

Katz is in his second year as an intern, majoring in exercise science.

Johnson says: “Russ brings some diversity to our staff with a strong interest in nutrition and variations in training means.”

Matt Barker
Sophomore
Dallas Center-Grimes, Iowa

Barker is in his first year as a strength and conditining intern.

Johnson says: "Matt has shown tremendous growth in his first year of interning. He stayed over the summer in Pella to coach and did a tremendous job."