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Staff Biographies
John Opfer, CSCS
John Opfer
Owner/Director of  Sports Training
Experience
Cleveland Indians 1997' - Major League Baseball
Buffalo Bills 1998'- National Football League
University of Tennessee 99-00' NCAA
University at Buffalo 01'- NCAA
*Youngest Head Strength Coach in NCAA History
Proformance Sports Training Founder/Owner 2002 - present
Buffalo United SC strength & Conditioning
2003 - present
University At Buffalo (football) speed coach 2008
Buffalo State College (football) speed coach 2008
Developed and produced specific workouts in following areas:
-Speed Mechanics Drive phase, accel phase, and speed maitenance
-Hockey dryland speed mechanics, and agility while stick handling
-Soccer specific Speed with and without the ball
-Baseball strength, speed, and rotational Power
-Basketball strength, speed, and jumping ability
-Tennis specific strength, agility, and hip speed
-Football specific speed- specific for Wide Recievers the art of route running
Trainer to NFL, MLB, NCAA and Olympic Track Federation athletes
Has trained over 1,000 athletes ranging from elementary school students to elite professionals.
Currently works with dozens of High schools
athletic leagues and individual athletes
Successfully transformed many average athletes into All Stars
Certifications
CSCS - National Strength and Conditioning Association The only certification recognized by the collegiate and Professional ranks in the area of Strength and Conditioning worldwide.
USA Track and Field Levels 1, 2 - An elite certification demonstrating and expertise in the mechanics and application of speed training. ( currently finishing level 3, the masters level held by USA's Olympic staff.)
USA Weightlifting Federation Sports Performance Certification - An advanced certification demonstrating both the knowledge and skill to teach proper technique and progression of the olympic lifts ( Power clean, Hang clean, and Squat )
Currently working towards and involved with USA Track and Field Level 3 Certification. Level 3 certificaton prepares coaches to work at the Elite National and International Levels.
Was mentored by Vince Anderson, the legendary TennesseeTrack and field coach and trainer to 2004 Olympic 100 meter champion, Justin Gatlin
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Craig Timmons
Craig Timmons
Craig Timmons graduated from the University at Buffalo with a degree in Exercise Science. After interning at Sports Training he was immediately hired for his managerial skills and bio-mechanical knowledge. Craig wrestled and played football for Norwich High School where he graduated from in 2003. In college he played intramural football, softball and wrestled with the wrestling club. Currently Craig is in charge of most of the new assessments as well as scheduling of all training. Contact Craig at 510-7136 or craig@proformancesportstraining.com
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Darryl Davis
Darryl Davis
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Dr. John Przybylak
Dr. John Przybylak
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Dr. Jason Gemmer
Dr. Jason C. Gemmer has received degrees from the University of Buffalo including a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He has been focusing on Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation for the last four years. Jason has been involved in personal training and strength and conditioning for the last 15 years. He now provides sports rehabilitating assessment and consultations for Sports Training. |
