Central College Athletics - Strength & conditioning

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Strength and conditioning staff

Kyle Johnson, CSCS
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

Kyle Johnson is in his second year as head strength and conditioning coordinator at Central and his fifth 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 also won titles at the Iowa Open in 2009, 2010 and 2011 and placed 11th at the American Open in 2007. At nationals, Johnson was 12th in 2010 and finished eighth, posting a personal best, in 2011.

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

Trevor Dieleman, CSCS
Assistant strength and conditioning coach

Trevor Dieleman is in his first year on the Central staff as assistant strength and conditioning coach.

A 2006 Central grad, Dieleman served as an assistant strength coach for football at the University of Pittsburgh (Pa.) last year. He previously spent two years at the University of Tulsa after working as a graduate assistant at Illinois State University, where he earned a master’s degree in kinesiology and recreation. Dieleman also gained experience as a student coach at Iowa State University.

Dieleman is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) and a Level 1 member of the United States Weightlifting Association. He is a Pella, Iowa native.

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

2012-13 strength and conditioning staff

Front row (left to right): Sam Armstrong, Greg Barner, Thomas Rodamer, Jacob Niedermann, Joseph Atwell, Matthew Kneib
Back row: Matthew Barker, Steph Hasken, Corey McPherson, coach Trevor Dieleman, coach Kyle Johnson, Adam Schuup, Brody Janssen, Derek Beckman

Interns

Derek Beckman
Senior
West Burlington, Iowa

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

Johnson says: “Derek works incredibly hard and has grown significantly during his time with the program. He has embraced his coaching role and uses his experiences as an athlete to make an impact through strength and conditioning."

Joseph Atwell
Senior
Jamaica, Iowa

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

Johnson says: “Joseph is a strong leader on our wrestling team and brings that same leadership to his coaching role. His high energy levels have motivated our other athletic teams to be their best.”

Jake Niedermann
Senior
Oskaloosa, Iowa

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

Johnson says: “Jake has proven to be an incredibly hard worker and has spent time working with all of our athletic teams. Currently, he heads our women's soccer program. Jake spent this past summer interning at Harvard with their strength and conditioning program.”

Steph Hasken
Senior
Davenport, Iowa

Hasken is in her second year as an intern, majoring in exercise science. For the past two years, Stephanie has volunteered at Pella Christian High School with their strength and conditioning program. She is a member of the women's soccer team.

Johnson says: “Stephanie has an infectious attitude that energizes those in her presence. She has played a critical role in transforming the culture of our women's soccer program. Stephanie has a very bright future in coaching.”

 

Adam Schupp
Junior
Indianola, Iowa

Schupp is in his second year as a strength and conditioning intern, majoring in exercise science.

Johnson says: “Adam made big improvements during his first year in our program and will continue taking on more responsibility.”

 

Brody Janssen
Sophomore
Quincy, Ill.

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

Johnson says: “Brody brings the same intensity to coaching as he does as an athlete. He has worked closely with our women's soccer program and will continue to grow in that role.”

Corey McPherson
Senior
Jefferson, Iowa

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

Johnson says: “Corey has taken on many responsibilities and has exhibited tremendous growth in the past year. He volunteers at Pella Christian High School in their strength and conditioning program and also heads the women's golf program at Central."

 

Greg Barner
Senior
Audubon, Iowa

Barner is in his second year as an intern, majoring in exercise science. He is also a member of the wrestling squad.

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

Matt Barker
Junior
Dallas Center-Grimes, Iowa

Barker is in his second year as a strength and conditioning intern, majoring in exercise science.

Johnson says: "Matt has grown tremendously over the past two years. He has developed a strong understanding in the science behind training and has helped move our program forward. Matt leads our men's and women's tennis programs."


Samuel Armstrong
Junior
Montezuma, Iowa

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

Johnson says: "Sam coaches with the same passion and enthusiasm he has when he trains as a member of the football team. He is very hungry to learn and has developed a strong understanding of nutrition. Sam has a very bright future in coaching."

Matthew Kneib
Senior
Overland Park, Kan.

Kneib is in his first year as a strength and conditioning intern, majoring in business management. He is also a member of the baseball team.

Johnson says: "Matt has a passion for training and has transferred his athletic experience into coaching. He is also a competitive powerlifter."