The Strength Game Podcast
Episode #102: DJ Melgar
DJ Melgar is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Hofstra University where he works with the Pride’s men’s soccer, wrestling, men’s lacrosse, and men’s and women’s tennis programs. While in undergraduate at Hofstra he was the President of the “Exercise is Medicine Club” for three years from 2018-2021 prior to him beginning his coaching career as an intern with the strength and conditioning department in the spring of 2021. He was later elevated to a graduate assistant in the fall of 2021 and a full-time assistant coach in spring of 2022. Additionally, Melgar also spent time as a physical therapist aid and assistant at NYPT and Wellness from 2019-2022 where he aided physical therapists with patient rehabilitation treatment.
Melgar is an avid lifter. This past summer he compete in his first powerlifting meet earning a total of 1,086lb in the 90kg weight class going 7/9 with more to come in the future.
Show Highlights / Topics
- Using an Setback From Injury to Your Benefit
- Being Prepared to Step Into the Role You Want
- Gaining Coaching Opportunities and Time on the Floor
- Effective Ways to Communicate and Build Buy-In
- Being Able to Relate to Your Athletes Through Training Yourself
Connect with DJ Melgar
- Instagram: @dj_melgar1
- DJ Melgar’s YouTube
- Email: douglas.j.melgar@hofstra.edu
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