Nick O'Brien
coachNOBrien@gmail.com - Jacksonville, FL
Coaching Experience
University of North Florida
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Aug. 2023 – Present
Jacksonville University
Assistant Director of Sports Performance
Aug. 2021 – July 2023
Fresno State University
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Nov. 2016 – July 2021
Loyola University Maryland
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
July 2014 – Oct. 2016
Salisbury University
Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Aug. 2012 – May 2014
Internship Experience
American University
Intern Strength & Conditioning Coach
Jan. 2015 – May 2015
San Diego State University
Intern Strength & Conditioning Coach
June 2014 – July 2014
Loyola University Maryland
Intern Strength & Conditioning Coach
May 2013 – Aug. 2013
Georgetown University
Intern Strength & Conditioning Coach
May 2011 – Dec. 2011
Salisbury University
Intern Strength & Conditioning Coach
Aug. 2009 – May 2012
Education
Master of Science – Applied Health Physiology
Salisbury University (2014)
Bachelor of Science – Exercise Science
Salisbury University (2012)
Certifications
Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association
– Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) – 2015
National Strength & Conditioning Association
– Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – 2012
U.S. Army Holistic Health and Fitness
– H2F Integrator (H2F-I) – 2025
USA Weightlifting
– Level 1 Club Coach (USAW-L1) – 2015
USA Powerlifting
– Club Coach (USAPL-CC) – 2016
Functional Movement Systems
– FMS Level 1 (FMS-L1) – 2019
American Red Cross
– First Aid/CPR/AED
Athletic Experience
National level Highland Games athlete
– North American Scottish Games Athletics (NASGA) – Lightweight Class <200lb.
National level Strongman athlete
– United States Strongman (USS) – Middleweight Division <198lb. Class
– North American Strongman (NAS) – Middleweight Division <200lb. Class
Salisbury University Men’s Club Lacrosse
– National College Lacrosse League (NCLL) 2010-2013
– 2010 National Runner-up, 2011 National Quarterfinals
Volunteer Experience
Strongman SIG Executive Council Member
– National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) – Mar. 2021 – Present
Coach / Squad Leader
– Catch A Lift Fund – Jun. 2016 – Jul. 2017
Event Volunteer
– Semper Fi Fund – May 2014 – Oct. 2016
Volunteer Athletic Trainer
– Anne Arundel Community College – Aug. 2007 – Nov. 2007
Volunteer Athletic Assistant Coach
– Marine Corps New River Air Station – Aug. 2006 – Jun. 2007