Bill Vasko Bio
Here is some background information about myself so that you will know what areas I have experience in.
I am currently the head softball coach at Wheeling Jesuit University in Wheeling, WV. I have been an assistant baseball coach, football coach, and strength training coordinator at the Division III college level. I have also been an athletic director, Health/PE teacher, and softball coach at the high school level. In the summer of 2006, I started MAXX Training, my own personal training business that focuses on fitness training, sport-specific skill training, and strength training.
Visit The Training Page to find out more about my strength and conditioning programs.
EDUCATION
* The Ohio State University - 1994 Bachelor's of Science in Education, Major: Health, PE, Recreation. Minor: Coaching, Sports Administration
* Muskingum College - 2002 Master of Arts in Secondary Education
COACHING & TRAINING EXPERIENCE
* Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV. NCAA Division II. (2008-Present) Head Softball Coach.
* Buckeye Trail High School, Lore City, Ohio. (2002-2008). Athletic Director, Instructor of Health, Anatomy & Physiology, and Strength Training classes, Co-Head Softball Coach.
* Muskingum College Baseball, New Concord, Ohio. NCAA Division III. 4 seasons (Spring 1999-2002). Assistant Coach, Strength Coach.
* Denison University Football, Granville, Ohio. NCAA Division III. 1 season (Fall 1999). Wide Receivers Coach.
* Otterbein College Football, Columbus, Ohio. NCAA Division III.
1 season (Fall 1998). Running Backs Coach.
* Body, Mind, Wellness Training - Techneglas Corporation. Strength and exercise specialist. 1 year (1998).
* Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio. NCAA Division III. 3 years (1995-1998)
Football - Coached running backs. Assisted with strength training.
Baseball - Assistant Varsity Coach, Head Junior Varsity Coach, Head Strength Coach.
* Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio. NCAA Division III. 1 year (1994-5)
Assistant Football Coach. Coached the outside linebackers. Assisted with strength training.
* Upper Arlington High School, Ohio. Division I. 1 year (1993-4)
Assistant Varsity Football Coach and Assistant Strength Coach. Coached the outside linebackers and defensive ends.
* Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. NCAA Division IA. 1 year (1992-3)
Undergraduate Assistant Coach. Assisted with linebackers.
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body composition, flexibilty, strength, vertical jump, speed, throwing velocity, and bat speed.
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